New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)
Title 9 Part 458
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9 NYCRR 458.1 - Preliminary preparations
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(a)At least 15 days prior to the date of the proposed special event, to be held at a specific location within the boundaries of New York State, the sponsor of such special event shall file an application with the commissioner and obtain a permit from him. Insurance coverage shall be provided by the sponsor in accordance with current requirements of the commissioner.
(b)When special events are proposed to be conducted on privately owned lands, a written statement of no objections to the holding of the special event, from the owner or owners of such private lands, shall be submitted along with the application to conduct a snowmobile special event. When the proposed special event is desired to be conducted on State-owned lands or State or locally owned park lands, a copy of the permit required by the supervisor of State-owned land or State or locally owned park shall be forwarded with application in lieu of the statement of no objections as required in the case of private landowners.
(c)When the application is approved, a special event permit will be issued. The permit will specify the date or dates and exact location at which the special event is to be held and, unless alternate dates are specified, the special event must commence and terminate within the time set forth in the permit. The permit may contain special rules and regulations applicable to a particular locality, and permission to place certain equipment necessary for the conduct of the special event.
(d)Upon recommendation of the person in charge, at least three persons will be appointed as special assistants to the person in charge, and their names will be listed on the special event permit. It shall be the duty of special assistants to the person in charge to enforce the provisions of article 25 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law and the rules and regulations for the conduct of snowmobile special events and any special rules and regulations which may be included on the special event permit during the period in which the special event is authorized. Such person in charge, or special assistants to the person in charge, shall receive no compensation from the State. Any expense in connection with their duties shall be borne by the sponsor of the snowmobile special event.
(e)The special assistants to the person in charge shall be provided with fully equipped snowmobiles or other appropriate snow-traveling vehicles of a size and speed suitable for patrolling the type of special event in progress. The minimum equipment to be carried shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 25.17 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law, plus efficient means of communication such as radios or walkie-talkies, and extra equipment shall be left to the discretion of the person in charge of the snowmobile special event, but shall include equipment suitable for fire control, first aid and emergency transportation.
(f)It shall be the duty of the person in charge to notify local police and property owners in the vicinity of the special event area, and any other person who may be affected by the special event, of the proposed date, time and place the special event will be held.
(g)Permission may be granted in the snowmobile special event permit authorizing the person in charge to place equipment within the special event area, such as pylons, poles and markers. However, such permission, when granted, is subject to the following provisions:
(1)Equipment may be placed up to 24 hours prior to the time of the special event for use in trial runs.
(2)All equipment must be removed before sunset on the last day of the special event.
(3)Whenever practical, equipment shall be colored reflective orange.
(h)Prior to commencement of the special event, the special assistants to the person in charge shall inspect all snowmobiles, emergency vehicles and any other special equipment expected to be used. The special assistants to the person in charge shall also travel the entire course of the special event and adjacent area in order to ascertain that there are no conditions which may be considered unsafe. The special assistants to the person in charge shall become familiar with the contents of the snowmobile special event permit and pay particular attention to special rules and regulations, if any, which the permit may contain.
9 NYCRR 458.2 - During special event
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(a)The special assistants to the person in charge shall be expected to take whatever measures are deemed necessary, in addition to those listed in this section, to insure the safety of participants, spectators or any other persons during the authorized snowmobile special event.
(b)Immediately prior to the start of the special event, at least two special assistants to the person in charge shall take stations whereby they are in the most suitable position to accomplish the following:
(1)warn traffic approaching special event;
(2)prevent spectators on other snow-traveling machines from getting too close to special event;
(3)give assistance in case of participant accident (unless an emergency vehicle is specifically assigned to this task) or other type of mishap;
(4)stay close to the majority of participants (during races); and
(5)summon medical aid or other type of assistance.
9 NYCRR 458.3 - After special event
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(a)When the special event is over, the special assistants to the person in charge shall supervise the dispersion of spectators in an orderly manner.
(b)It shall be the duty of the special assistants to the person in charge to cause the removal of all equipment temporarily authorized for use during the special event, prior to sunset on the last day of the special event.
(c)Within 48 hours after a snowmobile special event, the special assistants to the person in charge shall compile a joint report and submit it to the bureau. The report shall contain:
(1)general observations concerning the event;
(2)report of violations of article 25 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law, this Part, or any special rules and regulations which may be included on the special event permit; and
(3)complete data on accidents involving participants, spectators or any person in the special event.
9 NYCRR 458.10 - Application
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(a)Warning signs are used to warn the highway user of physical or operating conditions on or adjacent to the roadway. Warning signs call for caution on the part of the motorist, pedestrian or snowmobile operator, and generally require a reduction in driving speed for safety.
(b)The use of warning signs should be held to a minimum consistent with the requirements for safety. Unnecessary signs detract from their effectiveness and cause disrespect for all warning signs.
9 NYCRR 458.11 - Location
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(a)Warning signs are placed primarily for the protection of the driver who is unacquainted with the road. They should normally be located well in advance of the condition to which they apply, with due consideration for existing physical characteristics. Day and night trial runs should be made to determine the most effective placement and positioning.
(b)In rural districts, the advance distance will depend upon the speed limit, prevailing speed of approaching traffic, character of road alignment and nature of the topography. Subject to adjustment for specific conditions, the advanced distance for warning signs shall normally be between 250 feet and 750 feet.
9 NYCRR 458.12 - Longitudinal placement
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(a)The placement of signs along the highway in relation to the roadway condition or regulation varies according to the type of sign used and the nature of the message conveyed.
(b)The following table indicates acceptable posting distances for the longitudinal placement of warning signs with respect to approach speeds under normal conditions on highways in rural districts:
85-percentile approach speeds Advance posting distance
Less than 25 mph 250 feet
25-35 mph 300 feet
35-45 mph 400 feet
45-55 mph 500-750 feet
(c)Signs should normally be erected individually, except where one sign supplements another or where guide signs must be grouped. Two signs for different purposes should not be located closer together than 200 feet if it can reasonably be avoided.
9 NYCRR 458.13 - Height
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The height of a sign is the vertical distance between the nearest edge of the roadway and the bottom of the sign. Signs in rural districts shall be mounted at a height of at least five feet. However, where parked vehicles or other obstructions are likely to interfere with the visibility of the sign, the height should be at least seven feet. Signs in business and residence districts shall be mounted at a height of at least seven feet. Route markers shall be considered as a single sign for purposes of this section. The snowmobile route marker assembly shall be mounted at a height of at least four feet.
9 NYCRR 458.14 - Lateral placement
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(a)Lateral clearance is the horizontal distance between the edge of the roadway and the nearest edge of the sign or sign assembly.
(b)On highways other than expressways, the lateral clearance shall be as follows:
(1)Not less than 6 feet nor more than 12 feet.
(2)The distance between an unmountable curb face, guide rail, or the edge of the usable shoulder and the nearest edge of a sign should be at least two feet. In urban districts the distance from the face of the curb should not be less than one foot and generally not more than three feet.
(c)The lateral clearance to the snowmobile route marker shall be three feet to the right of the nearest edge of the permitted path of travel.
9 NYCRR 458.15 - Seasonal signs
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(a)Seasonal signs are signs which inform the highway user of conditions or regulations which are present or in effect for less than the full 12 months of the year. It is not practical to consider a period shorter than two months as a season. The following are acceptable methods of displaying seasonal signs:
(1)Erect the sign as a permanent sign and remove or cover it when it is not required.
(2)Hinge the sign along its horizontal axis so that one portion may be folded over the other portion to obscure the message.
(b)The height, lateral and longitudinal placements of seasonal signs should comply with the erection specifications for permanently mounted signs.
9 NYCRR 458.16 - Earlier source heading: Snowmobile crossing sign
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9 NYCRR 458.17 - Earlier source heading: Snowmobile route marker
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