N.Y. R.R. Law § 76-B

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 553
Section 76-B - Equipment required on motor vehicles transporting railroad employees; penalty
1. Every motor vehicle provided by the owner or operator railroad and used to transport employees shall be equipped with adequate seating facilities, heating facilities and facilities for communication between occupants of the front seat of the vehicle and the occupants in the rear compartment of the vehicle. This requirement shall not apply to motor vehicles used to transport employees at distances of less than five miles from their regular assembly point nor in cases of extreme emergency.
2. If any dispute arises as to the adequacy of the facilities provided for in this section, it shall be submitted to the commissioner of transportation for a fair hearing. Notice of the hearing may be given by mailing the notice of hearing to the owner or operator railroad. Attendance of witnesses may be compelled by subpoena. If the commissioner finds that a violation of this section has occurred, he may forward his findings and recommendations to the commissioner of motor vehicles.

N.Y. R.R. Law § 76-B