N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 784/51 § 41: Waiver of type, weight and size limitations for certain vehicles

§ 41. Waiver of type, weight and size limitations for certain

vehicles. 1. As used in this section "public highway" shall mean and

include any highway, road, street, avenue, alley, public place, public

driveway, parkway, bridge or any other public way in the state.

2. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the state

commissioner of transportation, whenever he deems it necessary in the

interest of the defense effort, may issue permits subject to such

conditions as he deems necessary for safety for the operation or

movement upon any public highway in the state of vehicles or the

combinations thereof, the types, weights or dimensions of which are

inconsistent with or exceed the restrictions of limitations prescribed

by or pursuant to law.