New York § 79 - 79Air-brakes
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 79 — 79Air-brakes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 79. 79Air-brakes
§ 79. Air-brakes. It shall be unlawful for any railroad or other company to haul or permit to be hauled or used on its line or lines within this state any freight train that has not a sufficient number of cars in it so equipped with continuous power or air-brakes that the engineer on the locomotive drawing such train can control its speed without requiring brakemen to use the common hand brake for that purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 79
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 79 cover?
Section 79 ("79Air-brakes") 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.
How do I cite New York § 79?
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