N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1229-a: Pedestrians, animals, and non-motorized vehicles prohibited on state expressway highways or state interstate route highways including the...

§ 1229-a. Pedestrians, animals, and non-motorized vehicles prohibited

on state expressway highways or state interstate route highways

including the entrances thereto and exits therefrom. No person, unless

otherwise directed by a police officer shall: (a) As a pedestrian,

occupy any space within the limits of a state expressway highway or

state interstate route highway, including the entrances thereto and

exits therefrom, except: in a rest area, parking area, or scenic

overlook; in the performance of public works or official duties; as a

result of an emergency caused by an accident or breakdown of a motor

vehicle or to obtain assistance; where a sidewalk, footpath or

pedestrian crossing of such a highway is provided; (b) Occupy any space

of a state expressway highway or state interstate route highway,

including the entrances thereto and exits therefrom, with: an

animal-drawn vehicle; herded animals, a pushcart; a bicycle; except in

the performance of public works or official duties, or on paths or parts

of such highway provided for such uses.