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VAT - Vehicle and Traffic
Title 7 - Rules of the Road
Article 34-B - Riding Horses
1262 - Riding on Roadways, Shoulders and Horse Paths.
Universal Citation: NY Veh & Traf L § 1262 (2018)
§ 1262. Riding on roadways, shoulders and horse paths. (a) Upon all roadways, horses shall be ridden or led either near the right hand curb or edge of the roadway or upon a usable right-hand shoulder, lane or path in such a manner as to prevent undue interference with the flow of traffic.
(b) Persons riding or leading horses upon a roadway shall do so single file.
(c) Any person riding or leading a horse who is entering the roadway from a private road, driveway, alley or over a curb shall bring the horse to a full stop before entering the roadway.
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