Here's a direct copy, word for word from the NYCDOT Traffic Rules book...
New York City
Department of Transportation
TRAFFIC RULES
Title 34
Chapter 4
Rules of the City of New York
Chapter 4 – Traffic Rules as of 12/17/09
Section 4
LIMITATIONS UPON DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS OF VEHICLES
(b) Dimensions and weights of vehicles. No person shall operate or move, or cause
or knowingly permit to be operated or moved on any highway or bridge any vehicle or
combination of vehicles of a size or weight exceeding the limitations provided for in this
subdivision (b).
(4) Length of combinations of vehicles. The total length of a combination of vehicles, inclusive of load and bumpers, shall not be more than 55 feet, except that the combination of vehicle, load and bumper of vehicles hauling poles, girders, columns or other similar objects of great length which are indivisible, shall not be more than 60 feet. The provisions of this paragraph (4) shall not apply to any fire vehicle or to a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is disabled and unable to proceed under its own power and is being towed for a distance of not more than ten miles for the purpose of repair or removal from the highway.
Overlength vehicles;
Effective immediately and until further notice, be on the alert for being detained inside NYC if you are pulling a trailer.
You are in excess of 55' and therefore over-length and cannot obtain a permit to make you legal.
LEGAL NYC Trailer Transport!
ECS provides a solution............By simply calling ECS 24/7/365 days a year you can be assured that your trailer will be towed into New York City without being impeded by NYCDOT regulations. ECS has new 1 ton crew cab dual axle trucks available to safely transport your trailer into Manhattan and the other 4 NY boroughs without issue. Our drivers are pros at delivering your trailer and it's content to your destination in NYC. ECS has insurance which covers your trailer and contents up to $250,000 if involved in an accident, theft or damages when in ECS's possession. When your trailer is delivered to the address designated, the trailer is leveled, secured with a "Denver Boot", Click here for details..., and the trailer tongue is locked, along with a 7 foot barrier also locked in place so that when needing to be picked up after the show, parked cars will not be in the way! One price includes any tolls, parking costs & all other expenses.
Also and just as important as being insured and providing security for your trailer & it's contents, is to be ON TIME! Whether it be for trailer pickups, load-ins at the venue and/or to reattach the trailer back on the entertainer coaches receiver. ECS understands that you need to get it on the stage, out the door and back on the road to the next gig.....ON SCHEDULE!
Where does this all take place?
The most convenient location to do the trailer "swaps" seems to be in the parking lot areas at:
Walmart/Sam's Club
290-598 Park Plaza Dr.
Secaucus,‎ New Jersey‎ 07094
GPS Coordinates: N 40*47.403' W074*02.504'
This location is just outside the Lincoln Tunnel, is large enough to maneuver a coach and trailer combo, is well lit and is available 24/7.
A Simple, Easy & Smart solution provided by ECS!!