Are you allowed to drive pick up trucks in NYC?
I’ve got to pick up some furniture in Manhattan and don’t know whether I’ll need to rent a closed van, or if pickups are permitted.
3 Responses
blithesome_muse
19 Jan 2012
Hawgdog
19 Jan 2012
I have seen pick up trucks in Manhattan, i would think if your load is secured properly the you would be ok.
Hopalong Cassidy
19 Jan 2012
yes
Only if you are ready to take the risk! (See real photograph from The New York Times from July of last year.)
Actually, barring such an extraordinary event, you should be fine. Watch and read ALL signs, NYC does ticket. If you have commercial plates, you will have additional restrictions including where you are allowed and not allowed to drive. See the second link below for DOT rules.
(Also, is helpful of you can get an extra person to be able to watch the truck to keep from vandals or if it needs to be moved on short notice for some reason.)