Are vans allowed on the Henry Hudson Parkway?
PARKWAY Q & A Pickup trucks and vans are permitted on controlled-access parkways under the following conditions: They must have passenger car plates. They must be used only for non-commercial purposes. They must have an empty (unladen) weight of 5,500 pounds or less.
Can commercial vehicles use the FDR?
All commercial vehicles (including trucks) are banned from all sections of the FDR Drive, except for a short section just north of the Battery Park Underpass where the northbound lanes temporarily merge with South Street.
What roads are trucks not allowed on in NYC?
No Trucks Allowed on Any “Parkways” in NYC
- Belt Parkway.
- Ocean Parkway.
- Jackie Robinson Parkway.
- Henry Hudson Parkway.
- Grand Central Parkway.
- Bronx River Parkway.
- Hutchinson River Parkway.
- Cross County Parkway.
Why are commercial vehicles not allowed on parkways?
One of the reasons commercial vehicles (including moving trucks) are not allowed on New York parkways is that they were designed for automobiles, and many of the bridges have as little as a 6’11” clearance. That can’t be good for your household goods or moving truck.
What is considered a commercial vehicle?
A commercial vehicle is any type of motor vehicle used for transporting goods or paying passengers.
Is a cargo van a commercial vehicle?
There are many different types of commercial vehicles that vary from make and models to fit all kinds of needs. The most common commercial vehicles are pickup trucks and cargo vans.
Are commercial vehicles allowed on Harlem River Drive?
Tractor-trailers are not authorized to be on the Harlem River Drive. Just last month dozens of Long Island high schools were injured when the bus they were riding in smacked an overpass on the Southern State Parkway in Lakeview, ripping the roof completely off. Commercial vehicles are not allowed on the parkway.
Can cargo vans go on FDR Drive?
No, any vehicle with commercial plates is *NOT* allowed on FDR.
What are commercial vehicles in NYC?
For the purposes 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 is considered a commercial vehicle.
Is U-Haul considered a commercial vehicle?
U-Haul trucks are not considered commercial vehicles. Therefore, a commercial driver’s license or special endorsement is not required.
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