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Road network access

Road networks and particular road classes or segments that vehicles may use, including off-network access allowances.

7 facts from 2 places, each quoted from the agency that sets it.

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Maximum off-network access distance for STAA vehicles (Measures)

Maximum distance, in kilometres, that a Federal STAA-dimensioned vehicle may travel on roads where it is not otherwise allowed, for access to and from a highway exit.

  • New York
    1.61 km (1 mi)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Quebec.

Commercial vehicles allowed on parkways (Yes or no)

Whether commercial vehicles are permitted to travel on parkways.

Not stated in Quebec.

Overweight vehicles allowed on BQE (Yes or no)

Whether vehicles exceeding legal weight limits are permitted to travel on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street, with or without a permit.

  • New York

    No

    For BQE between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street.

Not stated in Quebec.

Authorized road network (Choices)

The road network on which circulation is authorized, such as all public roads or the listed highway network.

  • Quebec
    • All public roads

    For condition T. 1 more case.

Not stated in New York.

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