New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 380-A: Certain vehicles engaged in the transportation of loose cargo
What this law says, in plain English
Operating an open truck or trailer transporting loose cargo on public highways is unlawful unless the vehicle has an approved cover preventing substances from falling or blowing out, with exceptions for secured loads and farm products.
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