What are the commercial vehicle marking requirements in NYC?

Answer 1

DOT, Title 34, Chapter 4, Section 4.01(b) - Definitions

(i) For the purposes of parking, standing and stopping rules, a vehicle

shall not be deemed a commercial vehicle or a truck unless:

(A) it bears commercial plates; and

(B) it is permanently altered by having all seats and seat

fittings, except the front seats, removed to facilitate the

transportation of property, except that for vehicles designed with a

passenger cab and a cargo area separated by a partition, the

seating capacity within the cab shall not be considered in

determining whether the vehicle is properly altered; and

(C) it displays the registrant's name and address permanently

affixed in characters at least three inches high on both sides of the

vehicle, with such display being in a color contrasting with that of the vehicle and placed approximately midway vertically on doors

or side panels.

(ii) For the purposes of rules other than parking, stopping and standing

rules, a vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for the

transportation of property, or for the provision of commercial services and bearing commercial plates shall be deemed a commercial vehicle.

(iii) Vehicles bearing commercial or equivalent registration plates from

other states or countries shall not be deemed trucks or commercial

vehicles unless they are permanently altered and marked as required in

(i)(B) and (C) of this definition, above.

DOT, Title 34, Chapter 4, Section 4.01(k)(1) - Special rules for commercial vehicles.

"...and has the name and address of the owner as shown on the registration certificate plainly marked on both sides of the vehicle in letters and numerals not less than three inches in height, in compliance with § 10-127 of the Administrative Code and is

also in compliance with paragraph (i) of the definition of commercial vehicle as set forth in § 4-01 of these rules."

Administrative Code § 10-127 Commercial vehicles to display name and address of owner. a.

Definition. When used herein:

1. The word "commercial vehicle," shall mean any vehicle, either horse

drawn or motor driven, used, constructed or equipped for the

transportation of goods, wares or merchandise in trade or commerce.

b. Vehicles, markings of. Every commercial vehicle operating on the

streets of the city shall at all times display permanently, plainly

marked on both sides in letters and numerals not less than three inches

in height, the name and address of the owner thereof.

c. Violations. Any person convicted of a violation of this section

shall be punished by not more than thirty days' imprisonment, or by a

fine of not more than fifty dollars, or both.