N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 1213
Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism


(a)

No person shall drive a motor vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such number of persons as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver’s control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle. In no event shall there be more than three persons in the front seat of any vehicle, except where such seat has been constructed to accommodate more than three persons and there is eighteen inches of seating capacity for each passenger or occupant in said front seat.

(b)

No passenger in a vehicle shall ride in such a position as to interfere with the driver’s view ahead or to the sides, or to interfere with his control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

Source: Section 1213 — Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/VAT/1213 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

1210
Unattended motor vehicle
1211
Limitations on backing
1212
Reckless driving
1213
Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism
1214
Opening and closing vehicle doors
1215
Driving on mountain highways
1216
Coasting prohibited
1217
Following emergency fire vehicles prohibited
1218
Crossing fire hose
1219
Putting glass or other injurious substances on highway prohibited
1220
Throwing refuse on highways and adjacent lands prohibited
1220‑A
Liability for violation of a local law prohibiting unlawful dumping in a city having a population of one million or more
1220‑B
Unlawful solicitation of ground transportation services at an airport
1220‑C
Work permits for work on state highways
1221
Driving through safety zone prohibited
1222
Persons riding on trucks
1223
Lights on vehicles used for transportation of passengers
1223‑A
School buses
1224
Abandoned vehicles
1225
Avoiding intersection or traffic-control device
1225‑A
Driving on sidewalks
1225‑B
Retail sale of frozen desserts by motor vehicle
1225‑C
Use of mobile telephones
1225‑D
Use of portable electronic devices
1226
Control of steering mechanism
1227
Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages in certain motor vehicles
1228
Riding in house coach trailers
1229
Sign required on privately-owned vehicle used in delivery of mail
1229‑A
Pedestrians, animals, and non-motorized vehicles prohibited on state expressway highways or state interstate route highways including the...
1229‑B
Operation of school, camp and charter omnibuses with passengers standing prohibited
1229‑C
Operation of vehicles with safety seats and safety belts
1229‑D
School bus attendant

Accessed:
Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 1213’s source at nysenate​.gov

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