PART 403 STATEMENT OF POLICY
Section
403.1 Statement of Policy. (a) The State of New York is abundant in
natural, scenic and recreational sources. The magnificent State parks, recreational and historic sites
administered by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission encourage
and facilitate the use and enjoyment of such resources by the public and thereby promote and enhance the well-being of each
individual.(b) State parks, however, contain waterfalls, waterways, chasms, slopes and
other natural features which, by their nature, may constitute hazards and present dangers to persons approaching them.(c) In addition to the dangers presented by natural hazards, the use of State parks and historic sites
by the public for varied and divergent purposed may also, if not controlled, endanger the safety of members thereof and tend
to deny certain individuals equality of opportunity in the use and enjoyment of these resources.(d) Therefore, to enhance and promote the safety, well-being and enjoyment of each individual in the use of a State
park, recreational and historic site and to assure to each individual equality of opportunity in the use and enjoyment of
such system, the rules and regulations set forth in this Subchapter are hereby established to govern the conduct of the public
with respect thereto.
PART 404
DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION OF TERMS;TERRITORIAL APPLICATION; VALIDITY
Section
404.1 Definition of terms. Whenever used in this Subchapter,
the following terms shall mean and include the meanings expressly set forth in this section, unless otherwise expressly defined.(a) Commission shall mean the Palisades Interstate Park Commission,
established by compact by the states of New York and New Jersey, approved by the Congress of the United States.
See also article 9 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law.(b) Commissioner shall mean the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.(c) Motor vehicle shall mean any vehicle designed or maintained for use primarily
on a highway and powered by any power other than muscular power, other than a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or similar wheeled
or air cushioned vehicle designed or equipped to operate outside of roadways.(d) Office shall mean the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.(e) Personal property shall mean any property, or interest therein, other than real property.(f) Property shall mean real or personal property.(g) Real property shall mean lands, improvements and structures
thereon, rights, franchises and interests therein, lands under water and riparian rights, and any and all interests in lands
less than full title, including, without limitation, temporary or permanent easements (including scenic or conservation easements),
divided or undivided interests, rights-of-way, uses, leases, licenses, and any other estate, interest or right in lands, legal
and equitable.(h)
Region or park region shall
mean a park region as established by the provisions of section 7.01 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law.(i) Rule or regulation shall mean any rule or regulation
duly adopted as a Palisades Interstate Park Commission rule or regulation.
404.2 Construction of terms. Any term contained in this Subchapter
shall be construed as follows:(a)
Any term in the singular shall include the plural.(b) Any term in the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter.(c) The prohibition
of any act shall extend to and include an attempt to commit such act and the causing and/or the procuring, directly or indirectly,
of such act.(d)
No provision contained in this Subchapter shall cause to be deemed unlawful
any act performed by an officer or employee of the office or the commission in the line of duty or in the scope of employment,
or any act performed by a person, his agents or employees in the performance or execution of the terms of an agreement with
the office or the commission.
404.3
Territorial application. The provisions of this Subchapter shall be effective within, upon and in the airspace above all
property that is presently or shall in the future be under the jurisdiction, custody or control of the commission within the
eighth park region unless otherwise provided.
404.4
Validity.
If any Part, section, subdivision, paragraph or provision of this Subchapter shall be determined to be invalid, such
determination shall apply to the particular Part, section, subdivision, paragraph or provision, and all other provisions of
this Subchapter shall remain valid and in effect.
PART 405
PERMITS
Section
405.1 Permits. (a) A written permit issued
by the commission, to do any act, shall authorize the same only insofar as it may be performed in strict accordance with the
terms and conditions thereof.(b) Any act authorized pursuant to a permit may be performed
only by the person named therein, and any such authorization may not be assigned or delegated, unless and except as provided
in such permit.(c) Any permit may be revoked at the option of the commission, which action
shall be final. In case of such revocation, all monies paid for or on account thereof shall, at the option
of the commission, be forfeited to and retained by the commission.(d) In any case where
the holder of a permit or his agent or employee shall have been found to have violated a term or condition thereof, such holder
and his agent or employee who has violated such terms and conditions shall be jointly and severally liable to the State of
New York [and the State of New Jersey] and the commission for any damages or loss suffered by it in excess of money forfeited
and retained by the commission.(e) Neither the forfeiture and retention of any such money
by the commission nor the recovery or collection of any damages or both shall preclude the prosecution of any person for a
violation of a rule or regulation of the commission or the violation of any other State or local law, ordinance, rule or regulation.
PART 406
CASH DEPOSITS, BONDS,FEES AND REFUNDS
Section
406.l Cash deposits, bonds. In any case where the commission may require a cash deposit or indemnity bond as security to protect
property of the commission against loss or damage, or to limit the extent of duration of the use of such property, or to guarantee
compensation to the commission for property rented or engaged, such cash deposit or indemnity bond shall be forfeited:(a) in the case of loss of or damage to property of the commission, provided that no such forfeiture shall
prevent the commission from recovering any damages over and above the amount of the deposit or bond resulting from loss or
damage of property;(b)
in the case of a violation of any agreement or condition upon which the
requirement of a cash deposit or indemnity bond is based.
406.2 Refund
of fees. In any case where the commission has established
a fee or charge for the use of any facility under its jurisdiction, custody or control, a refund of such charge or fee may
be made under the following circumstances, provided that a service charge to be established by the commission shall be deducted
and withheld from any refund:(a)
where no financial loss occurs to the commission through the cancellation
of reservations for the use of space or property, or when such cancellation is received by the commission 30 days in advance
of the occupancy;(b)
where, in the judgment of the commission, the cancellation is predicated
on circumstances beyond the control of the reserving party;(c) where, in the judgment
of the commission, it is clear that there has been a misunderstanding on the part of the patron as to space or facilities
reserved;(d)
where an error has been made by an employee of the commission as to the
property or space reserved.
PART 407
LOST ARTICLES
Section
407.1 Return of lost articles. Any person,
finding or taking possession of personal property not his own, of the value of $20 or more, shall immediately return such
property to its lawful owner or custodian. If the lawful owner or custodian cannot be immediately found
or ascertained, the property shall be turned over to a member of the regional park police, or if no member of the regional
park police can be located, an employee of the office, who shall issue a receipt therefore. [See page 40
for wording applicable to New Jersey]
PART
408
PROHIBITED
ACTIVITIES
Section
408.1
Activities absolutely prohibited. The activities and uses enumerated in this section shall be absolutely prohibited on property under
the jurisdiction, custody and control of the commission.(a) [Reserved](b) Pollution of waters. No person shall in any manner cause
to be placed in waters or into any storm sewer, drain or stream flowing into such waters any sewage, garbage, trash, litter,
debris, waste material or any nauseous or offensive matter.(c) Littering. No person shall in any manner cause any rubbish, garbage, refuse, organic or
inorganic waste, diseased or dead animal, or other offensive matter or any abandoned property or material to be placed or
left in or on any property, except in receptacles provided for that purpose.(d) Drains
and sewers. No person shall discharge into any openings or gutter
leading to any sewer, receiving basin or drain in or leading into any property any gas or vapor, or any substance which may
form a deposit tending to choke same, or any volatile liquid which may emit an inflammable vapor at temperature below 160
degrees Fahrenheit, or any steam or water above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.(e) Injury
to property. No person shall make an excavation on or injure,
destroy, deface, remove, fill in, tamper with or cut any real or personal property, tree or other plant life.
And no person shall erect or maintain any structure except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter.(f) Disorderly conduct. No person shall do any of the following:(1)
disobey a lawful order of any officer or employee of the commission or
the directions of any sign erected by or at the direction of the commission;(2) use abusive or obscene language or make an obscene gesture;(3) throw stones or other objects or missiles which may inflict bodily injury or damage to property;(4)
obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic;(5) climb upon any wall, fence, structure or monument;(6) engage in or encourage fighting or violent or threatening behavior;(7) spit upon grounds or other surfaces;(8) make any unreasonable noise;(9)
throw away or discard any lighted match, cigar, cigarette, charcoal or
other burning object other than in a receptacle provided for that purpose;(10)
operate any watercraft, wheeled vehicle, snowmobile or other equipment in such a manner as to endanger
other persons or property or in such a manner as to create an unreasonable noise or disturbance;(11) commit an act which may result in injury to any person or damage or loss to real or personal
property or create a hazardous or offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose;(12) without lawful authority, disturb any lawful assembly or meeting of persons;(13) congregate with other persons and refuse to comply with a lawful order
to disperse.(g)
Charges. No
person shall enter upon or use any facility or property for the use of which a charge or fee is imposed, unless he shall have
first paid such charge or fee.(h)
Property closed to public.
No person shall enter or remain upon any property or within any structure during such hours, seasonal or indefinite
periods that such property or structure has been designated as closed by assign or by an employee of the commission.(i) Use of established ways. No person shall
use other than trails, overlooks, roads and other ways established and provided for public use by the commission.
No liability shall attach to the State or commission, its officers, employees or agents for injuries to persons resulting
from the use of than such established trails, overlooks, roads or ways.(j) Minors. No person having custody or control of a minor shall permit such minor
to do any act in violation of a rule or regulation of the commission. Minors under 10 years of age shall
at all times be under the supervision and control of a parent, guardian or responsible custodian.(k) Hitchhiking. No person shall solicit a ride or hitchhike.
No person shall pick up a hitchhiker.(l)
Gambling. (1) Gambling,
lotteries, games of change and fortune telling are prohibited.(2) Notwithstanding paragraph
(1) of this subdivision, the sale of tickets for the New York State Lottery by concessionaires approved by the commission
shall be permitted where the approval of the commission has been given.(m) Hunting and preservation
of fish and wildlife. No person shall, without permit from the
commission, hunt, trail with dogs, kill, wound, molest, trap, snare, or in any other way pursue, take or remove any animal,
fowl, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or shellfish, or the eggs of any of the above found within the confines of the park.
Notwithstanding the foregoing general prohibition, the commission may, from time to time, specifically allow one or
more of such activities within designated parks or portions of designated parks.(n) No person
shall introduce, possess or use any axe, machete or cutting tool other than a hatchet or sheath knife for the purpose of preparing
wood for a cooking fire.(o)
Animals. No
person shall introduce or possess any animal except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter.(p) All-terrain vehicles. No person shall use or operate an
all-terrain vehicle or other similar wheeled or air-cushioned vehicle designed or equipped to operate outside of highways.
This prohibition shall not be interpreted to include snowmobiles unless equipped with a wheeled conversion to an all-terrain
vehicle.(q)
Firearms and weapons.
No person, other than a member of a Federal, State or municipal law enforcement agency, shall introduce or possess,
either upon the person or within a vehicle, or use any firearm or any instrument or weapon the propelling force of which is
a spring, rubber or air or any ammunition or propellant therefor, or a bow and arrow, except as permitted by a rule or regulation
of the commission.(r)
Attire. No
person shall appear nude in public as defined in section 235.20(2) of the Penal Law, dress or undress other than in facilities
provided therefore, enter or remain in any area or facility in such attire as may be prohibited by a sign or by an employee
of the commission or bathe in other than a bathing suit safe and suitable for such purpose. [See page 41
for wording applicable to New Jersey](s)
Artificial swimming aids.
No person shall use tubes, floats, swim fins, Aqua-lungs or skin diving equipment of any kind, or any other inflated
or buoyant objects or artificial or mechanical aids for swimming or diving, except under the following circumstances:(1) when the use of skin or scuba diving equipment is authorized in accordance with the terms of a permit
issued by the commission; or(2)
when the use of personal flotation devices at designated facilities is
specifically authorized by the commission. Only United States Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices
of types I, II and III shall be allowed.(t) Protection of bathing areas. No person shall bring into or have any food or beverage in any bathing area,
except those parts thereof designated for picnicking or refreshment. No person shall throw, cast, lay or
deposit any glass bottle or piece of crockery, nor any glass or glassware or any part thereof, or metallic or any other substance
that might cause injury on any bathing area in, on or adjoining any park.
PART 409
ACTIVITIES OR USES PROHIBITEDEXCEPT WHEN UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO A PERMIT
Section
409.1
Activities or uses prohibited except when undertaken pursuant
to a permit. No person shall engage in any of the following
activities or uses on property under the jurisdiction, custody or control of the commission, except pursuant to a permit issued
by the commission and in accordance with the terms thereof and any other conditions contained in this section.(a) Meetings, public exhibitions, etc. The
holding of any meeting, ceremony, religious service, parade, procession, speech, lecture or any form of entertainment, performance,
motion picture, contest or other such event, the distribution or posting of handbills or advertisements in connection therewith,
or the erection of any structure, stand or platform in connection therewith.(b) Fireworks
and explosives. The introduction, possession or use of fireworks,
gunpowder, powder used in blasting, high explosives, blasting materials, detonating fuses, detonators and other detonating
agents, smokeless powder or any chemical compound or any mechanical mixture containing any oxidizing and combustible units,
or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that ignition by fire, friction, concussion, percussion or
detonation of any part thereof may cause an explosion.(c) Commercial activities. The selling or offering for sale, hire or lease of any merchandise, service or
other thing of value.(d)
The taking of moving pictures or photographs for commercial, publicity
or educational purposes or the purchasing or selling of negatives thereof or prints therefrom or the exhibition of the same
in public.(e)
The receiving or discharge of passengers from or upon any wharf, dock or
other property under the jurisdiction of the commission by a vessel or aircraft which carries such passengers for hire.(f) Aviation. The voluntary introduction,
takeoff, or landing of any aircraft, parachute, balloon or other weight carrying machine or device designed for flight in
or navigation of the air, other than in an emergency.(g) Advertising. (1) The posting or distributing of advertising matter or the oral advertising
for sale of any merchandise, article, service or other thing of value, or soliciting in connection with the sale of the sale
of the same outside a park.(1)
The use of an aircraft for the purpose of advertising by means of towing
banners, signs or other devices, dropping or distributing advertising materials or advertising through a loud speaker or other
device.(h)
The promotion of any event, belief or philosophy either by means of the
posting or distribution of printed or written matter or orally. (i) Camping. Camping at authorized sites, cabins or other structures, except trail shelters
which are for overnight use by trail hikers only.(1) No
picnic table, garbage receptacle, woodpile and other equipment supplied by the commission shall be placed at any location
other than those approved by an officer or employee of the commission.(2) No laundry shall be hung or spread on trees, shrubs or lawns.(3) No campsite or cabin shall be sublet.(4) Campsites shall be kept in a neat, clean and sanitary condition.(5) No person shall wash dishes, clothes or his person at a water fountain or other outlet.(6)
Trailer campers shall provide suitable receptacles to prevent the discharge
of waste from sink outlets onto real property.(7) Ditching
around tents is prohibited in grassed areas. Ditching is permitted in graveled areas, provided that such
ditches are filled in upon vacating the site.(8) No
person under the age of 18 will be permitted to camp unless accompanied and supervised by a person 18 years of age or older
who has been issued a permit.(9)
No person shall make any structural change or alteration in any campsite
or cabin.(10)
Failure to occupy a reserved site at the time specified in the permit may
result in the cancellation of such permit without refund.(11) No person
shall occupy a site after the time specified in the permit or renewal thereof.(12) No
person shall attach a rope, line or other device to a tree, shrub or structure.(13) All
temporary mirrors used for extra trailering safety shall be removed immediately after unhooking trailers at campsites.(14) Campers shall respect the rights and privacy of others and shall maintain quiet on the campsite between
the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.(15)
Campsites shall be closed to all persons who are not registered as occupants
thereof between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.(j) Toy or model rockets
or aircraft. The use or operation of toy or model rockets or
aircraft. Persons may be required to produce evidence of insurance against property damage or personal
injury in the discretion of the commission.(k) Research and educational projects. The conducting of a research or educational project.(l) The conducting of a picnic or outing by a group or organization in excess of 25 persons.(m) Private boats. Private boats, including canoes and sailboats, may be
used on designated park waters, subject to the following conditions:(1) Craft that meet certain established standards of safety and construction, as determined by a physical inspection of
the craft by an authorized park representative, will be issued a permit.(2) The craft must be launched and removed only at designated places.(3) All applicable State laws and rules and regulations of the commission must be observed.(4)
Outboard motors are not permitted on any park lake except small, battery-powered
motors, capable of propelling the craft at no more than four miles per hour, to be used for trolling by licensed fishermen
only.(5)
No person shall leave any boat or canoe overnight on any lake in the park,
except campers or camp organizations who have obtained a permit from the commission.(n) Alms. The soliciting of alms or contributions.(o) Archaeological excavations. The exploration for and excavation
and gathering of archaeological or paleontological objects. Permits shall be subject to the approval of
the Education Department.(p)
Metal detectors.
The use or operation of a metal detector or other mechanical device to locate buried or concealed metal.
Permits shall be granted for use of metal detectors in designated areas only.(q) Bows
and arrows and muzzle-loading weapons. The use or possession
of any bow and arrow or muzzle-loading weapon.(1) The
use of bows and arrows shall be restricted to areas specifically designated and established for that purpose.
Such use shall at times be under the direction of qualified supervisor.(2) The use of muzzle-loading weapons shall be limited to demonstrations and interpretive programming
conducted by staff members at State historic sites and to special events sponsored by the commission, such as the reenactment
of Revolutionary or Civil War battles. The weapons shall be loaded with blanks only.
PART 410
REGULATED
ACTIVITIES
Section
410.1 Regulated activities. The
following activities are prohibited on property under the jurisdiction, custody and control of the commission, except in areas
specifically designated therefore, during such hours or seasonal periods specifically authorized and subject to such conditions
as may be contained herein.(a)
The throwing, striking, kicking or catching of any ball, horseshoe, or
other object or the conduct of any game or athletic activity, or the use of any device or equipment used in any such game
or athletic activity.(b)
The engaging in toy or model boating or automobiling.(c) The use of riding of saddle horses.(1) No horse
shall be left unattended or in an unenclosed space without being securely fastened to a device provided for such purpose.(2)
Saddle horses shall be used or ridden in such a manner so as not to endanger
the safety of the public or interfere with the use and enjoyment of a park by others.(d) The building,
kindling, lighting or maintaining of any fire. Fires may be built and maintained only in fireplaces, grills
or stoves suitable for cooking purposes, and no fire shall be started or maintained unless under the constant supervision
of a responsible person.(e)
The use of a sled, skis, skates or other vehicle, equipment or device used
for the purpose of moving over snow or ice on runners, wheels or other means.(f) Roller
skating.(g)
Kite flying.(h) Swimming, diving, bathing
or wading in swimming pools or other waters or walking upon the frozen surface thereof.(i) The
use, launching, beaching, docking, mooring or anchoring of a boat or watercraft used as a means of transportation on water.(1)
No boat or watercraft shall be operated within a bathing area.(2)
No boat or watercraft shall be operated at a speed greater than five miles
per hour in any area designated as a boat basin or anchorage area.(3) If any boat or watercraft shall burn, submerge or become disabled, such boat or watercraft shall be removed immediately
by its owner or other person having custody thereof. If such boat or watercraft is not removed within 24
hours, the commission may have it removed and charge the owner or other person having custody thereof with any expense incurred
in relation thereto.(j)
The towing of persons on water-skis, aquaplanes or the use of a surfboard.(k) The use or operation of a snowmobile as defined in subdivision 3 of section 21.05 of the Parks, Recreation
and Historic Preservation Law.(1)
Notwithstanding the above, the operation of a snowmobile during the period
beginning one-half hour after sunset and ending at sunrise, or the holding of a special event for snowmobiles, including but
not limited to races and competitions, shall be permitted only pursuant to a written permit issued by the commission and subsequently
approved by the commissioner.(2)
The operator of any snowmobile shall carry liability insurance in an amount
equal to that prescribed by law for such operation on highways and carry evidence of same.(3) No person shall operate a snowmobile in any area where the snow cover is less than three inches.(4)
No person under 10 years of age may operate a snowmobile on property under
the jurisdiction, custody or control of the commission.(5) No person under 16 years of age may operate a snowmobile without having received and in his possession a snowmobile
safety certificate issued by the commissioner or unless such person is accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age.(l) Golf. Engaging in the game of golf or
in practice therefor;(1)
Golfers and caddies must register before play.(2) Only registered golfers and their caddies may enter upon a golf course or practice area or search
for lost balls in adjacent areas.(3)
No person shall commence play at other than designated starting tees.(m) Possession of pets. No person owning or being custodian
or having control of any animal shall cause or permit such animal to enter the park, and any such animal found at large may
be impounded except, however, that dogs properly muzzled and restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length, may be
brought into park areas, except buildings camping, picnic and bathing areas and improved walks. Riding
horses may enter certain designated parks, by written permit only. Any animals seized as above provided
will be delivered to a public pound.(n)
Alcoholic beverages(1) Alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, whiskey or other intoxicating beverages may not be dispensed,
sold or possessed with intent to consume except pursuant to a permit issued by the commission, and then only in accordance
with conditions and limitations specified in the permit; and(2) Unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, no person under 21 years of age shall consume or possess with intent to
consume alcoholic beverages and no person, except a parent or guardian, shall provide alcoholic beverages to a person under
21 years of age, as permitted by law.(o)
Fishing, subject to the regulations of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation. [See page 41 for wording applicable to New Jersey](1) Fishing is not permitted in the following lakes which are designated exclusively for water supply; Queensboro and Turkey
Hill Lakes and the Letchworth Reservoirs.(2) Fishing is not permitted between June 15th
and Labor Day in the following lakes which are designated exclusively for camping: Upper and Lower Cohasset, Upper and Lower
Twin, Summit, and Breakneck Pond. In other lakes designated for camping, fishing is not permitted between
June 15th and Labor Day from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.(3) Fishing or crabbing off any dock or
property of the Commission shall be permitted only at points designated for that purpose.(4) Fishing
contests and similar events shall be permitted only pursuant to a written permit issued by the commission.(p) Climbing or descending cliffs at points other than those designated for that purpose.(q) Bicycling. No person shall operate a bicycle or ride as a passenger on a bicycle
unless:(1)
such operator or passenger is wearing a helmet meeting the standards of
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the Sneer Memorial Foundation Standard for protective headgear for use
in bicycling:(2)
passengers under one (1) year of age shall be carried
in a pack fastened to the operator;(3)
passengers one (1) year of age but less than five (5)
years of age shall be placed in a separate seat attached to the bicycle, and such seat shall have adequate provision for retaining
the passenger in place. (effective 4/l/94)
PART 411
TRAFFIC
Section
411.1 Use
and operation of motor vehicles on property under the jurisdiction custody and control of the commission. (a) No person shall cause or permit a vehicle to be towed
or pushed by another vehicle, except that a disable vehicle may be towed to the nearest park or parkway exit by a tow truck
operated for such purpose. Disable vehicles shall be moved off the paved portion of a parkway or road so
as to prevent obstruction of traffic, but a disabled vehicle shall be permitted to remain off the pavement only until temporary
repairs are made or until power can be obtained to remove. If such vehicle is not removed within 24 hours,
it may be removed by the commission at the expense of the owner or person in charge thereof. Any vehicle
left on the paved portion of a parkway or park road may be immediately removed by the commission at the expense of the owner
or person in charge thereof.(b) No motor vehicle shall contain any
person or object protruding or hanging outside or on the top thereof except that sports and recreation equipment may be carried
on the rear of such vehicle or on a rack designed for such purpose and attached to the top thereof. Fastenings
shall be secure and substantial, and in no case shall any such equipment be permitted to protrude to the extent it may create
a hazard to other vehicles.(c) No person shall operate a motor vehicle
unless duly licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, and no person having custody or control of a motor
vehicle shall permit the same to be operated by another person not duly licensed in accordance with the laws of the State
of New York. Persons having learner’s permit issued in accordance with the provisions of section
501 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law shall be permitted to operate a motor vehicle on such parkways or park roads specifically
designated for such purpose. (d) No person shall cause or permit a
motor vehicle to be closed from view, except those vehicles designed for camping purposes and then only when being used for
camping.(e) No person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle to be
driven or otherwise moved off the improved or paved portion of a parkway, park road or designated parking area except by designated
access drive or except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter.(f) No
person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle to be parked or to stand, except in designated areas. All
occupied vehicles parked within the confines of the park during hours of darkness shall display parking lights at all times.(g) No person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle to enter or leave property
under the jurisdiction, custody or control of the commission, except by designated routes.(h)
No person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle to make a U-turn, except around a plaza or other place where designated.(i) No person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle to unnecessarily stop
or obstruct traffic.(j) No person shall cause or permit a motor
vehicle to be driven at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except where
such reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the directions of an employee of the commission.(k) No person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle to cross a solid longitudinal
traffic line, except when directed to do so by an employee of the commission.(l)
No person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle to weave in and out of traffic, change its course, enter or change
traffic lanes in such a manner or at such a speed as to unreasonably interfere with the operation of any other vehicle.(m) No person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle to be driven or backed on a traffic
lane opposite to that of the movement of traffic in such lane.(n) No
person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle to be stopped on the improved or paved portion of any parkway or other road for
the purpose of removing or replacing a tire or making any repair to a vehicle.(o)
During any period declared to be a snow emergency by the commission, any motor vehicle determined by the commission
to be abandoned shall be removed by the commission at the expense, including towing and storage, of the owner or other person
in charge of such vehicle.(p) During any period declared to be a snow
emergency by the commission, no person shall cause or permit a vehicle to be operated, unless the powered wheels of such vehicle
are equipped with chains or snow tires. Worn or damaged tires which no longer provide effective traction
or which fail to meet the requirements of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles established pursuant to the Vehicle and Traffic
Law shall not constitute snow tires regardless of their original classification.(q)
All persons shall heed and comply with the directions of the regional park police and other employees of the commission
and the directions of all traffic signs and signals.
PART 412
VEHICLES
Section
412.1 Vehicles permitted to use parkways and park roads. (a) Passenger cars, commonly known as pleasure vehicles.(b) Motorcycles,
providing they have no wheel which has an overall diameter of less than 15 inches, excluding the tire.(c) A vehicle known as a “jeep” if it is equipped with a passenger seat in the rear of
the driver’s seat.(d) Licensed ambulances, police, fire and
civil defense vehicles when responding to or returning from an emergency or when acting in the line of duty.(e) Suburban type vehicles, including van types, provided they have side windows, rear seats and
the passenger carrying capacity as defined in subdivision (e) of section 412.3 of this Part is not exceeded and the vehicle
displays no advertising.(f) Subject to subdivision (i) of section
412.2 and subdivision (e) of section 412.3 of this Part, an omnibus, known as a taxi or limousine, providing that in no case
will cruising or soliciting of passengers be permitted.
412.2 Vehicles
not permitted to use parkways and park roads. The following are prohibited from
using park roads, except as specifically authorized in this section:(a) any
motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer designed, used or maintained for the transportation of commercial goods or materials,
or drawing a semitrailer, or designed, constructed or adapted primarily for use as a dwelling or sleeping quarters, including
but not limited to vehicles designated as: commercial; agricultural; truck, including pickup truck, panel truck, and van truck,
hearse, trailer or semitrailer; boat or snowmobile trailer; coach or house trailer; camp or travel trailer; self-propelled
motor home; fifth wheel travel trailer; and utility trailer;(b) pedestrians,
except at designated crossings;(c)
riders and drivers of horses;(d)
animal-drawn vehicles;(e) motorized bicycles; scooters, motorettes
and other similar small power-propelled vehicles of two or three wheels, any of which has an overall diameter of less than
15 inches, excluding the tires;(f) bicycles, except on designated
bikeways;(g) all terrain vehicles or similar vehicles designed to
be used outside of roadways;(h) snowmobiles, except where an unplowed
parkway or road has been designated for such use; and(i) any
vehicle displaying any advertising matter.
412.3
Vehicles permitted to use parkways or park roads by written permit only.(a) Outing or
recreational buses, which make no intermediate stops from their point of origin to their destination, for the purpose of receiving
or discharging passengers at a park under the jurisdiction of the commission.(b) Other public
omnibuses operating under a franchise or permit, for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers at a park under the
jurisdiction of the commission.(c)
School buses when transporting students or children to and from a school
or children’s camp or during an educational or cultural field trip.(d) A vehicle
designed or equipped for towing or pushing of disabled vehicles.(e) Any vehicle owned and
operated by a utility and used in the construction, maintenance or repair of its facilities when actually engaged in the construction,
maintenance or repair or facilities located on property under jurisdiction of the commission.(f) Any vehicle carrying, or adapted for carrying, more than 15 passengers in addition to the driver.
PART 413
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITS
Section
413.1 Vehicle speed
limits. (a) A rate of speed in excess of 55 miles an hour on the Palisades Interstate
Parkway from the north side of the Governor E. Dewey Thruway (interchange 9) to the Bear Mountain Bridge circle is prohibited.(b) A rate of speed in excess of 50 miles an hour on the Palisades Interstate Parkway
from the New York-New Jersey state line to the north side of the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway (interchange 9) is prohibited.
[See page 42 for wording applicable to New Jersey](c) A rate
of speed in excess of 40 miles an hour on park roads is prohibited. [See page 42 for wording applicable
to New Jersey](d) On park roads, parkways, entrance or exit roads,
traffic circles, approaches, and in parking areas where different speed limits are determined to be appropriate by the commission,
and signs are posted indicating such speed, a rate of speed greater than that indicated on such signs is prohibited.(e) In bad weather or when special hazards exist, signs may be posted indicating
lower allowable speeds. A rate of speed greater than that indicated on such signs is prohibited. Penalties in New York State (Section 27.11 of the NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law)1. Unless otherwise specifically provided, any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or
of any law, ordinance, rule, regulation or order adopted pursuant thereto, shall be guilty of a (a) traffic infraction, if such provision, law ordinance, rule, regulation or order is one which regulates traffic as specified
in section one hundred fifty-five of the vehicle and traffic law, but does not relate to snowmobiles.(b) violation for any other offense.2.
A traffic infraction shall be punishable as provided in paragraph (b) of
section one thousand eight hundred of the vehicle and traffic law in the same manner as if the offense were a violation of
the vehicle and traffic law. A violation shall be punishable as provided in the penal law, except that
the maximum fine may not exceed one hundred dollars. L. 19972, c. 660 §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1972. [See page 42 for penalties in New Jersey.]
