New York § 50-A - 50-AMunicipal liability for negligent operation of vehicles
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 50-A — 50-AMunicipal liability for negligent operation of vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-A. 50-AMunicipal liability for negligent operation of vehicles
§ 50-a. Municipal liability for negligent operation of vehicles. 1. Every city, town and village shall be liable for the negligence of a person duly appointed by the governing board or body of the municipality, or by any board, body, commission or other officer thereof, to operate a municipally owned vehicle within the state in the discharge of a statutory duty imposed upon the municipality, provided the appointee at the time of the accident or injury was acting in the discharge of his duties and within the scope of his employment. Every such appointee shall, for the purpose of this section, be deemed an employee of the municipality, notwithstanding the vehicle was being operated in the discharge of a public duty for the benefit of all citizens of the community and the municipality derived no special benefit in its corporate capacity. 2. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the city of New York.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 50-A
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 50-A cover?
Section 50-A ("50-AMunicipal liability for negligent operation of vehicles") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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