Statute · New York Vehicle & Traffic Law
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 1262 — Riding on roadways, shoulders and horse paths
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 1262
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Vehicle & Traffic Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 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.
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N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 1262 — Riding on roadways, shoulders and horse paths is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 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.