Local Roads Quick Answers

Welcome to 'Local Roads Quick Answers'.This is where we post answers to questions we have received. These cover a wide variety of subjects of interest to local road/highway and related agencies.

Additional entries are posted every week. The lefthand menu lists all of the categories we will eventually be covering. Not all of the categories have entries yet. The number of entries in each category is shown in parentheses after their names. Some questions may be listed under more than one category.

The 5 most recent Quick Answers are linked below. If you want to see all of the Quick Answers in one list, select 'All Answers (by date)' at the bottom of the lefthand menu.

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Five Most Recent Quick Answers:

Where can I acquire a copy of the New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law (the V&T)? (posted 11/19/2009)

What are the proper pavement markings in advance of a Railroad Crossing? (posted 11/19/2009)

Should all crosswalks be painted? (posted 9/29/2009)

What are the requirements for breakaway hardware for sign posts on rural roads? (posted 9/10/2009)

What are the requirements for safety vests in the right-of-way? (posted 8/27/2009)