§ 20-53 — Cross-Over Mirrors; Obstructions to Windshield

§ 20-53 Cross-Over Mirrors; Obstructions to Windshield

(a) Each commercial waste vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more and a conventional cab configuration in which the engine is mounted in front of the operator must be equipped with a convex mirror positioned on the front of such vehicle. When such vehicle is being operated, such mirror shall be adjusted so as to enable the operator thereof to see all points on an imaginary horizontal line which is three feet above the road, is one foot directly forward from the midpoint of the front of such motor vehicle, and extends the full width of the front of such vehicle or combination of vehicles. (b) Nothing may be placed or suspended in or on the vehicle or windshield so as to obstruct the operator's vision through the windshield or other windows. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prohibit the placement or suspension of an object in or on the vehicle or windshield: (i) in order to comply with or as expressly permitted by federal, state or local law or (ii) authorized pursuant to the agreement between the awardee and the City for purposes of promoting public safety. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.