Vehicle and Traffic Law § 161 · Article 1. Words and Phrases Defined
Work area
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§ 161. Work area. That part of a highway being used or occupied for the conduct of highway work, within which workers, vehicles, equipment, materials, supplies, excavations, or other obstructions are present.
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- Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT161
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