Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
ADC New York City Administrative Code(NEW) |
Title 15. FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL |
Chapter 2. UNLAWFUL CONDUCT |
Section 15-203. Right of way of fire apparatus; obstructing
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The officers and members of the department, and the officers and members of the insurance patrol respectively, with their apparatus of all kinds, when on duty, shall have the right of way at and in proceeding to any fire or other emergency in any highway, street or avenue, over any and all vehicles of any kind, except those carrying the United States mail. It shall be unlawful for any person in or upon any vehicle to refuse the right of way, or in any way obstruct any fire apparatus, or any apparatus of the insurance patrol, or any of such officers while in the performance of duty. * NB Amended L.L. 80/85 § 1, language juxtaposed per Ch. 907/85 § 14