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N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1262: Riding on roadways, shoulders and horse paths

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  1. Vehicle & Traffic Law
  2. Title 7. Rules of the Road
  3. Article 34-B. Riding Horses

§ 1262. Riding on roadways, shoulders and horse paths. (a) Upon all

roadways, horses shall be ridden or led either near the right hand curb

or edge of the roadway or upon a usable right-hand shoulder, lane or

path in such a manner as to prevent undue interference with the flow of

traffic.

(b) Persons riding or leading horses upon a roadway shall do so single

file.

(c) Any person riding or leading a horse who is entering the roadway

from a private road, driveway, alley or over a curb shall bring the

horse to a full stop before entering the roadway.

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