VTL 382-B — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 382-A Brake linings up ARTICLE 9 Equipment of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles next SECTION 382-C Occupant compartments Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 382-B Service brake system Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 3, ARTICLE 9 § 382-b. Service brake system. Every motor vehicle of a passenger car or station wagon type, registered in this state and manufactured or assembled after June thirtieth, nineteen hundred sixty-seven, and designated as a nineteen hundred sixty-eight or later model, shall be equipped with a service brake system of such design that rupture or failure of an actuating force component of any single brake shall not result in complete loss of braking function. The braking function may be obtained by hydraulic or other means through the normal service brake mechanism. "Actuating force component" as used in this section shall mean the brake master cylinder, brake actuating cylinder, brake line, brake hose, or similar components performing like functions if the brake systems are other than hydraulic. In the event of rupture or failure of an actuating force component, the unaffected brakes shall be capable of applying an adequate braking force to the vehicle.