Parkways?

[its_me]

We are leaving from the NY Metro area which is filled with routes that will not allow RVs. I'm wondering whether this is the case outside of this area. Do we need to buy a new GPS that allows us to restrict parkways or if we know what we can go on and what we can;t go on in our home state will be good with our regular GPS once we leave?

[Dufus]

On Long Island parkways are byways that may have low clearance bridges and overpasses. Other restrictions could include hazardous materials and towing restrictions. I'm not familiar with other areas of the state.

[korbe]

What's a Parkway?

[Vulcaneer]

Not usually a problem outside of NYC. And really not that much of a real problem around NYC either. But there are a few there. Once you know which ones are there usually not a problem getting around them. Example the Merritt Parkway in CT. Use 287 to 684 to 84. Or use I-95.

Many times roads are restricted because they are not suitable for certain large vehicles. i.e....low bridges, narrow lanes, twisty turny, etc. And sometime because they just don't want big noisy vehicles commercial on them.

The more important restrictions to worry about is hazardous material bans. Such as propane through underwater tunnels. And the occasional low bridge. But if you watch the signs usually you'll get plenty of warning.