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| Trucks and commercial vehicles are essential to New York City, providing goods and services to millions of New Yorkers every day. The City's diverse mixture of land uses, dense urban environment and vast transportation infrastructure require a distinct set of rules and regulations to govern the operation of trucks and commercial vehicles. In order for this system to function efficiently, it is important that drivers observe these rules and regulations. Below you will find helpful links to everything from size and weight restrictions to truck routing to parking information. Note: This page is updated frequently. Please check back regularly for the most recent updates. The information provided on these web pages is for educational purposes only. Please refer to the New York City Traffic Rules and Regulations (pdf) in Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the City of New York for the most current traffic regulations governing trucks and commercial vehicles. Truck or Commercial Vehicle?
New York City has unique definitions for commercial vehicles and trucks that differ from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles classifications. Find out how your vehicle is classified so you know what rules and regulations apply to the operation of your vehicle.
Truck Routing
Learn about the rules and regulations governing the movement of trucks on City streets. This includes a complete listing of all truck routes. The Department has enacted amendments (pdf) to the rules regarding truck routes.
Learn about new truck access regulations on the Manhattan Bridge.
The 2007 New York City Truck Route Map
The 2007 edition of the New York City Truck Route Map is available online (view upper section (pdf) and lower section) (pdf), through the mail or by calling the New York City Call Center at 311 ((212) NEW-YORK from outside the City). These full color, double-sided maps feature the City's comprehensive Truck Route Network overlaid on top of the entire arterial street network making it easier for drivers to locate specific streets and intersections. These maps also contains helpful information on truck route signage, weight limits and dimensions, overweight/overdimensional permitting and truck related violations as well as City, regional and state truck-related resources.
Operating a Commercial Vehicle
Certain roadways within New York City have commercial vehicle restrictions. Click here to find out more before you travel.
Parking a Truck or Commercial Vehicle
What you need to know about parking your truck or commercial vehicle in New York City.
Size and Weight Restrictions
The City of New York has size and weight restrictions that limit the size of vehicles that can legally operate on City roadways. Find out the legal limits for all vehicles as well as information on permitting and oversized vehicles.
Oversize/Overweight Permitting
Oversized or overweight? Click here to find out more about truck permitting.
Truck Route Management and Community Impact Reduction Study
The New York City Department of Transportation has been actively engaged in addressing community concerns about truck traffic on City streets and improving the overall management of trucks and commercial vehicles. Copies of the study, associated materials and updated information can be found here.
Reducing Emissions From Non-Road Equipment (Local Law 77)
Local Law 77, which was signed into law in 2003, requires the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel and "best available technology" (BAT) for reducing emissions from non-road equipment used on City construction projects.See the Verified Technologies List of all the diesel retrofit technologies that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved for use in engine retrofit programs. See the summary of verified diesel emission control strategies by the California Air Resources Board. Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for the most common questions will be coming soon.
New York City Traffic Rules
The New York City Traffic Rules and Regulations are contained in Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. It includes rules on traffic signals; pedestrians; restrictions on turns; speed restrictions; other restrictions on movement; rules for parking, stopping, and standing; rules for buses, taxis and for-hire vehicles; truck routes; rules pertaining to parkways and parks; limitations on dimensions and weight of vehicles; and other information.
The Traffic Rules (pdf) include a complete listing of designated truck routes. This listing appears in Section 4-13, which begins on page 66 of the Traffic Rules file.
The truck route study recommends amendments to the Traffic Rules to help improve the City's existing overall truck management framework. A public hearing on these proposed amendments was held on August 22, 2007.
Note: The Traffic Rules (pdf) and Highway Rules (pdf) are extensive documents of more than 100 pages each that may take a significant amount of time to download.
Both the Highway Rules and the Traffic Rules are amended from time to time. Check our public hearings/meeting notices page for notices of public hearings and opportunities to comment on proposed amendments to the rules.
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