driving into NYC

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  1. 112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    What are the maximum dimensions for vehicles in New York City?
    Unless otherwise posted the maximum dimensional restrictions for vehicles and combinations are as follows: References after each item below may be found in subdivisions of Section 4-15 (pdf) of the New York City Traffic Rules. Maximum Vehicle Dimensions
    Width • 8 feet (96 inches) [Subd. (b)(1)]
    • 8 feet 2 inches (98 inches) for school buses and fire vehicles [Subd. (b)(1)]
    • 8 feet 6 inches (102 inches) for buses having a carrying capacity of more
    than seven passengers [Subd. (b)(1)] Height • 13 feet 6 inches (162 inches) for all vehicles [Subd. (b)(2)] Length • 35 feet for single unit vehicles (all vehicles except articulated buses and
    semi-trailers) [Subd. (b)(3)]
    • 65 feet for articulated buses [Subd. (b)(3)]
    • 55 feet for semi-trailers and other combinations of vehicles [Subd. (b)(4)]
    • Combination of vehicles - 55 feet except that on qualifying highways and
    access highways there is no limit on total length. *Note: In a double bottom operation a trailer or semi-trailer may not exceed 28 feet 6 inches

    http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/maxtruckdim.pdf
     
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  3. Shyeem63

    Shyeem63 Bobtail Member

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    This is the correct info you on point bro
     
  4. icecold24k

    icecold24k Light Load Member

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    Well being how this post is 8 years old, surely he figured it out by now.
     
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  5. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    Nope still riding around in there .
     
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  6. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Driving in NYC,,,,,

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  7. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    There is a broke down truck on the GWB exit ramp on a daily basis.
     
  8. Bob Dobalina

    Bob Dobalina Road Train Member

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    Not broke down, just calling his mommy.
     
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