Quick Answers: Legal / Liability
Can a Municipality use an intersection as part of a turnaround for a boat launch? (11/10/20)
What are the requirements for permanently posting a road for weight? (8/20/20)
Is there a way to submit CHIPS and other state reimbursement requests via email? (6/26/20)
Are Highway Department Employees essential in light of the 50% reduction of staff due to COVID-19? (4/2/20)
Where can I find sample “piggybacking” contract language that my municipality can use? (3/5/20)
Where can I find a sample policy or public notice about winter maintenance mailbox damage? (1/9/19)
Can a town designate a town road: “No Through Traffic - Local Traffic Only”? (12/6/19)
Who or what determines the responsibilities of a shared road between two municipalities? (9/17/19)
Is parking allowed across the street parallel to the opening end of a T intersection? (6/13/19)
What is the new Excavator Certification Training and who needs to be certified? (2/19/19)
Do horse riders have the-right-of-way at a highway crossing? (1/8/19)
Are purple and white acceptable colors for a village to choose for a village trail sign? (11/7/18)
Does the MUTCD allow intersection murals or widespread application of artwork to the street? (8/29/18)
Can a village speed limit be set to 25 mph? (8/14/18)
When are curve and turn signs required? (8/8/18)
Do Villages have their own version of the Office of the Town Highway Superintendent or “Red Book?” (5/23/18)
Can someone be the town highway superintendent of one town but live in a different town? (1/30/18)
What are the drug and alcohol testing requirements for DOT CDL drivers?
Where do I find New York State case law?
Can a village board lower the weight limit allowed on a street?
Should I use my personal email account for highway business?
What are the NYS requirements for a municipality to remove an existing sign?
How do I change the allowable weight limit on a bridge?
What is the difference between no parking, no standing, and no stopping?
Where can I find a Temporary Easement form?
Does a municipality have to go to bid to purchase a used vehicle?
Is there a specific regulation that sets a timer for the replacement of downed signs?
2015
How do I sign/stripe a parking space for persons with disabilities on the street?
Can municipalities be compelled to replace their signs to meet the new retroreflectivity standards?
What does the board have to do to use the “Best Value” method for purchasing?
Can we use existing rustic box beam in stock to replace rusting rustic box beam?
Is it true that we have to start using a new handicap sign?
Can a private landowner plow a seasonal road to access his property?
Where is a good source for financial information for Town Highway Superintendents?
Who set speed limits on local highways?
2014
What are the snow disposal responsibilities for property owners?
How do I determine who owns a piece of property?
Who is responsible for clearing brush at an intersection owned by two different municipalities?
Where can I find legal opinions of the NYS Comptroller?
What are the rules for Seasonal Limited Use Highways
Is there a requirement that the doctor doing the examination for a CDL license be certified?
Where can we find that Piggybacking memo mentioned at the Highway School?
Are highway departments considered ‘first responders’ by Homeland Security?
Does a town have an obligation to remove diseased trees on roads on the town's right of way?
Can I paint a single yellow stripe down the center of a highway just for guidance?
What are the sign regulations for attaching a NO LITTERING sign to a speed limit sign post?
What training and certification is needed for flaggers?
What are the proper ways to sign one or more parking spaces for persons with disabilities?
How do I get reimbursements for work done under CHIPS and the new Winter Recovery Fund?
What are the requirements for a roadside mailbox?
Can CHIPS funding be used to develop an asset or pavement management plan?
2013
Can you mark road shoulders as bike lanes?
When do you need to install ADA compliant curb ramps as part of a pavement resurfacing project?
What are the fines for using electronic devices while driving?
What are the requirements for a public hearing before paving a Town highway?
Who sets work week schedule; the Town board or Highway Superintendent?
Who is responsible to remove a tree when it falls into a stream?
What are the critical dates for Town Highway Departments?
Can I change a two-way road to a one-way road?
What drug and alcohol tests are required for a CDL license?
What can a municipality do about someone dumping snow onto a highway?
2012
Can Town Highway Superintendent plow a public official's driveway?
Where should Dead End Road signs be placed?
Where can I find a specification for a product or service?
What constitutes a Federal off-system bridge or road?
How does the new “Move Over” law apply to highway personnel?
Is it true that they are no longer making Marshall Mix?
What is the definition of a highway?
What is the status of the MUTCD compliance date changes proposed in the Summer 2011?
2011
Does the law about cell phone usage and texting apply to government workers?
I heard many of the new requirements of the 2009 National MUTCD are being eliminated. Is this true?
What is the speed limit when there is no posting (no signs)?
2010
What are the dollar amounts for when sealed bids are required?
Which National MUTCD should be followed in New York State?
2009
Where can I acquire a copy of the New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law (V&T)?
