Legal Opinion
People v. Kassover
New York City Magistrates' Court
Decided August 25, 1959PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
Charles Solomon, M.
The issue in this case is the validity of subdivision (a) of section 51 of the New York City Traffic Regulations (July 1, 1958) established by the Commissioner of Traffic under the authority of chapter 46 of the New York City Charter. Defendant contends it is invalid and unconstitutional because of vagueness. The court agrees. The facts as alleged in the complaint are not in dispute. The question is one of law. The Traffic Regulation reads: “ Section 51 (a). Limitations on turning around. The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite…
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- People v. KassoverNew York Court of Special Session · 1960