Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1102 · Article 23. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
Obedience to police officers and flagpersons
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§ 1102. Obedience to police officers and flagpersons. No person shall fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer or flagperson or other person duly empowered to regulate traffic.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT1102
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