Corner visibility triangles required countywide. Troy requires clear sight triangle 25 ft from corner with no obstruction above 30 inches. Rural towns use 30 ft triangle standard.
All municipalities in Rensselaer County require a sight-distance triangle at intersections under NY Vehicle and Traffic Law 1173 and AASHTO guidelines adopted by town engineers. Troy Code Chapter 132-5 requires a 25 ft by 25 ft triangle measured from the curb intersection with no fence, wall, hedge, sign, or vegetation exceeding 30 inches in height. East Greenbush, Schodack, and rural towns use a 30 ft by 30 ft triangle as incorporated in NYSDOT Highway Design Manual Chapter 2. Driveway approaches on state or county highways require DOT or Rensselaer County DPW Highway Division permit. Enforcement is triggered by complaint or TSI (Traffic Safety Investigation) recommendation after accidents.
Troy: $100-$250 first offense plus order to trim or remove obstruction within 30 days; failure to comply allows municipal abatement with cost lien under RPTL 924-a. Unresolved corner obstructions contributing to accidents can trigger civil liability.
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