New York § 599-B - 599-BCertificate of approval
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 599-B — 599-BCertificate of approval, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 599-B. 599-BCertificate of approval
§ 599-b. Certificate of approval. Any person, firm, association or corporation desiring a certificate of approval of any traffic control device not conforming to the current manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic-control devices shall submit to the department of transportation one or more sets of each type of device for which approval is desired or such plans, specifications, design information or data that the commissioner may require, in accordance with and together with the fee provided by the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of transportation pursuant to this article. Upon a finding by the commissioner that the use of any such traffic-control device is necessary, because there are no equivalent conforming devices, and because such use is consistent with the safe regulation of traffic on highways within this state, he may issue a certificate of approval for the sale, lease or offer for sale or hire of any such device.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 599-B
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 599-B cover?
Section 599-B ("599-BCertificate of approval") 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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