N.Y. Railroad Law § 83-a: Operation of motor vehicles, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, and riding of animals on railroad property

§ 83-a. Operation of motor vehicles, snowmobiles, recreational

vehicles, and riding of animals on railroad property. Except in the case

of a railroad employee, contractor of the railroad corporation or public

official acting in the performance of his or her duties, no person shall

knowingly operate a motor vehicle, snowmobile, or other recreational

vehicle, including all terrain vehicles and motorcycles, or ride, lead

or drive any horse or other animal upon abandoned railroad property

which is posted to prohibit the operation of any such vehicles or

animals thereupon, or upon or along the track or tracks of an operating

railroad or within the fences or guards thereof, except across or along

streets or highways or at farm or forest crossings where necessary to

cross such tracks or property. A violation of the provisions of this

section shall constitute a violation punishable by a fine of not less

than one hundred dollars nor more than two hundred fifty dollars.

Conviction for a second or subsequent violation of the provisions of

this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred

fifty nor more than five hundred dollars.