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A Base Owner must not dispatch a Vehicle unless the Vehicle complies with the following requirements.
(a) Valid License Decals.
(1) Three Valid Commission License Decals must be plainly visible and affixed to the Vehicle in the following locations:
(i) One Decal must be on the lower front right side of the windshield.
(ii) One Decal must be on the lower rear corner of each of the two rear quarter windows; if there are no rear quarter windows, the Decals must be on the lower rear window just above the rear door.
(iii) The Decals must be affixed by Commission staff.
(2) When the Vehicle License is renewed or when the Vehicle is replaced, changes affiliation, or changes its license plates, the Vehicle must be brought to the Commission Safety and Emissions Division to have new Decals placed on the Vehicle.
(3) Exception for Luxury Limousines. Any For-Hire Vehicle that is a Luxury Limousine will only be required to have a single Commission Decal affixed to the lower right side of the front windshield.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(a) | Failure to have proper Decals: $500 for the first offense in 12 months; $1,000 for the second and subsequent offenses within a 12-month period. | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(b) Valid Registration Sticker. A valid registration sticker from an authorized state motor Vehicle department must be affixed to the left front windshield so as to be plainly visible.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(b) | Fine: $100 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(c) Inspection Sticker. A Valid New York State DMV inspection sticker that has at least eight months left before the sticker expires must be clearly visible on the left side of the front windshield.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(c) | Base Owner Fine: $350 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(d) Taxicab Yellow Prohibited. No part of a For-Hire Vehicle can be painted any shade of Taxicab yellow.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(d) | Fine: $350 for the first violation; $500 for the second violation in 24 months; Revocation for the third violation in 36 months | Appearance REQUIRED |
(e) Prohibited Advertising.
(1) A Vehicle must not display advertising on the outside or the inside unless the Commission has authorized the advertising and has given the Vehicle Owner a permit specifying that the advertising complies with the Administrative Code.
(2) The Commission will not approve any roof top advertising for For-Hire Vehicles, except for Street Hail Liveries.
(3) Street Hail Liveries: Optional Rooftop Advertising Fixture.
(i) A Street Hail Livery Licensee may equip a Taxicab with an authorized Rooftop Advertising Fixture in accordance with 35 RCNY § 82-63.
(4) A Vehicle must not display or attempt to display any interior advertising unless the advertising has been authorized by the Commission and a License has been issued to the Interior Advertising Provider in accordance with the provisions of Subchapter 59E of 35 RCNY Chapter 59.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(e) | Fine: $100 if plead guilty before a hearing; $200 if found guilty following a hearing
| Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(f) Motor Vehicle Tax Stamp.
(1) For Vehicles registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles before April 30, 1999, a Valid NYC commercial use motor vehicle tax stamp must be affixed to the front right side of the windshield of the Vehicle and clearly visible.
(2) For Vehicles registered after April 30, 1999, the Owner must show proof that the required commercial use motor vehicle tax for the current tax period has been paid.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(f) | Fine: $100 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(g) Livery Base Station Affiliation Signs. A For-Hire Livery Vehicle must identify its affiliated Base Station on the outside of the Vehicle as follows:
(1) The name of the Base Station, its License number and telephone number in one of the following ways:
(i) In letters and numerals at least one-and-one-half inches in height, on the outside of a door or doors on both sides of the Vehicle, below the windows and at least six inches above the bottom of the door(s);
(ii) In letters and numerals at least one inch in height in one location on the rear of the Vehicle below the rear window, and at least six inches above the bottom of the rear of the Vehicle, or
(iii) Both on the doors and rear of the Vehicle.
(2) The letters and numerals must be of a color that contrasts with the color of the body of the Vehicle so that it is easy to see and read.
(3) Lettering and numbering must be spaced to provide easy legibility and, if placed on doors on both sides of the Vehicle must be identical on both sides of the livery.
(4) All Decals must be semi-permanent adhesive stickers.
(5) Exemption. Luxury Limousines and Black Cars are exempt from the requirements of this subdivision.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(g) | Fine: $25 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(h) Required Signage for Accessible Vehicles. Any Accessible Vehicle licensed by the Commission must display signs that identify the Vehicle as an Accessible Vehicle. The signs design will be provided by the Commission on its Web site or through other appropriate means as announced on its Web site. The signs must be placed on the Vehicle as follows:
(1) Must be located on the exterior of the C-pillars of a sedan or an SUV or on the exterior of the D-pillars of a minivan, on both sides of the Vehicle
(2) Must be visible to Passengers entering the Accessible Vehicle
35 RCNY § 59B-29(h) | Fine: $75 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(i) Required Signage for Clean-Air Vehicles. Any Clean Air For-Hire Vehicle licensed by the Commission must display signs that identify the Vehicle as a Clean Air Vehicle. The signs design will be provided by the Commission on its Web site or through other appropriate means as announced on its Web site. The signs must be placed on the Vehicle as follows:
(1) Must be located on the exterior of the C-pillars of a sedan or an SUV or on the exterior of the D-pillars of a minivan, on both sides of the Vehicle
(2) Must be visible to Passengers entering the Clean Air Vehicle
35 RCNY § 59B-29(i) | Fine: $75 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(j) Markings – Special Requirements for Street Hail Liveries.
(1) Street Hail Liveries must comply with the markings requirements of 35 RCNY § 82-33.
(2) A Street Hail Livery Base must not permit a Street Hail Livery affiliated with it to operate unless it has the proper markings.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(j)(2) | Fine: $100 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(k) Color – Special Requirements for Street Hail Liveries.
(1) The exterior of the Street Hail Livery vehicle must be painted Street Hail Livery color to be designated, except for the trim. The specifications for Street Hail Livery color to be designated will be posted on the Commission's Web site.
(2) A Street Hail Livery Base must not permit a Street Hail Livery affiliated with it to operate unless it is painted as required by this section.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(k)(2) | Fine: $100 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(l) Required Sticker. Each For hire-vehicle must display an internal safety sticker, with the following inscription: "Turning? People are Crossing." The dimensions of the sticker are 3.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches high. The sticker must be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. If displayed, the sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows:
(1) On the inside of the front windshield, in the center and adjacent to the top of the windshield directly behind the rearview mirror.
(2) In such a manner not to obstruct the driver's view.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(l)(1) and (2) | Fine: $75 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(m) Optional Sticker. For hire-vehicles may display an optional external sticker, with the following inscription: "The choices you make behind the wheel matter." The dimensions of the sticker are 15 inches wide by 4 inches wide. The sticker may be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. If displayed, the sticker must be placed on the Vehicle as follows:
(1) On the rear bumper of the vehicle.
(n) Required Sticker. Each For Hire-Vehicle must display an internal safety sticker, with the following inscription: "ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 8.0 inches wide by 2.0 inches high. The sticker must be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows:
(1) Incorporated into the Livery Bill of Rights.
The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to black cars and luxury limousines.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(n)(1) | Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearing | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(o) Optional Sticker. Each For Hire-Vehicle may display an external safety sticker, with the following inscription: "Taxi and Limousine Drivers Are Protected By New York State Law ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 3.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches high. The sticker may be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows:
(1) On a rear passenger window.
(p) Required Decal. Each For-Hire Vehicle with Hearing Induction Loop capability must display a Hearing Induction Loop Decal. The decal will feature the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss, described as the profile of an ear with a wide diagonal line running from the bottom left to the top right. The symbol contrast shall be light on dark or dark on light. A "T" will be placed in the lower right-hand corner of the decal. The decal will be placed as follows:
(1) As directed by the Chairperson.
35 RCNY § 59B-29(p)(1) | Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearing | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(Amended City Record 1/28/2016, eff. 2/27/2016; amended City Record 2/4/2025, eff. 3/6/2025)
(a) Licenses and Certificates. No For-Hire Vehicle can be dispatched by a For-Hire Base unless the Vehicle contains:
(1) On the right visor, on top of the right side of the dashboard or in the glove compartment:
(i) The certificate of registration or a legible copy of it
(ii) The insurance card or a legible copy of it
(2) In a protective holder attached to the back of the driver's seat in the Vehicle:
(i) The TLC Driver license of the Driver; and
(ii) The For-Hire Vehicle License.
(3) Exception for Black Cars and Luxury Limousines.
(i) Black Cars and Luxury Limousines must comply with all requirements of this subdivision (a) except that these Vehicles will not be required to have a protective holder mounted behind the driver's seat to display the TLC Driver License.
(ii) Those items must, however, be displayed in the Vehicle in a way so as to be clearly visible from the Passenger seat and available for inspection by the Passenger upon request.
35 RCNY § 59B-30(a)(1)-(3) | Fine: $50 for each violation of this rule; however, no fine for a violation of this rule can exceed $100 | Appearance REQUIRED |
(4) Modified Vehicles. If the Vehicle has been modified after manufacture and IS exempt from NYS Department of Transportation inspection and authorization requirements, a copy of the valid exemption letter from the NYS Department of Transportation must be kept in the Vehicle at all times.
35 RCNY § 59B-30(a)(4) | Fine: $100. | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(b) Livery Passengers' Bill of Rights.
(1) Regular Liveries Only: No For-Hire Livery Vehicle can be dispatched by a For-Hire Base unless the Vehicle contains:
(i) The Livery Passengers' Bill of Rights in a form and format prescribed by the Commission.
(ii) The Commission will post the proper form and format on its Web site or will provide the information through other appropriate means that will be posted on its Web site.
(iii) The Livery Passengers' Bill of Rights must be placed in a protective holder attached to the back of the front Passenger's seat.
(2) Street Hail Liveries Only: No Street Hail Livery Vehicle can be dispatched by a Street Hail Livery Base unless the Vehicle contains:
(i) The Street Hail Livery Passengers' Bill of Rights in a form and format prescribed by the Commission.
(ii) The Commission will post the proper form and format on its Web site or will provide the information through other appropriate means that will be posted on its Web site.
35 RCNY § 59B-30(b) | Fine: $100 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(c) Special Requirements for Street Hail Liveries. In addition to the other requirements of this section, a Street Hail Livery Base Owner must ensure that all Street Hail Liveries dispatched by the Base comply with the following:
(1) No Street Hail Livery can be dispatched unless the Vehicle contains the Rate Card in a frame next to the TLC Driver License.
35 RCNY § 59B-30(c)(1) | Fine: $25 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016)
A Base Owner must not dispatch a Vehicle from its Base unless the Vehicle is in compliance with all of the following requirements.
(a) Roof Light. A Base Owner must not dispatch a For-Hire Vehicle that is equipped with a roof light, unless the vehicle falls under one of the following categories:
(i) Staten Island Vehicles: The Vehicle operates primarily in Staten Island and is affiliated with a Base located in Staten Island. A roof light on a Staten Island Vehicle must meet the specifications in the definition of "roof light" in these rules; or
35 RCNY § 59B-31(a)(i) | Fine: $350 – first violation $500 – second violation in 24 months Revocation for third violation in 36 months | Appearance REQUIRED |
(ii) Street Hail Livery Vehicles: The Vehicle is a Street Hail Livery. A Street Hail Livery vehicle must be equipped with a roof light meeting the requirements of 35 RCNY § 82-52.
35 RCNY § 59B-31(a)(ii) | Fine: $100 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(b) Taximeter. A Base Owner must not dispatch a For-Hire Vehicle that is equipped with a taximeter. Exception: A Street Hail Livery must be equipped with a taximeter. See 35 RCNY § 59B-51.
35 RCNY § 59B-31(b) | Fine: $50 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(c) Distress Signal Light – Livery Vehicle.
(1) Requirement. A Base Owner must not dispatch a Livery Vehicle unless it is equipped with a help or distress signaling light system meeting the specifications in 35 RCNY § 59C-03.
(2) Exemption. Vehicles affiliated only with a Black Car Base or a Luxury Limousine Base are not subject to this requirement.
(3) Requirement. A Base Owner must not dispatch a Livery Vehicle unless it is equipped with a help or distress signaling light system meeting the specifications in 35 RCNY § 59C-03.
35 RCNY § 59B-31(c) | Fine: $175 and suspension of the vehicle license until the condition is corrected. Respondent must provide a condition corrected form issued by the TLC's Safety and Emissions Division. | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
(d) Electronic Dispatching Device. A Base Owner must not dispatch a For-Hire Vehicle that is equipped with more than the number of electronic devices used to accept dispatches from a Base allowed under 35 RCNY § 59A-31(e).
35 RCNY § 59B-31(f)* | Fine: $50 | Appearance NOT REQUIRED |
* Editor's note: the reference is presented here exactly as promulgated by TLC.
(Amended City Record 6/29/2015, eff. 7/29/2015; amended City Record 12/9/2020, eff. 1/8/2021)
(a) Accumulation of Points. A Base will accumulate Penalty Points as penalties for violation of certain Rules and upon certain violations by the Base's affiliated Vehicles, as specified below.
(b) Notification of Affiliated Vehicle Points. A Base will be notified by the Commission (by USPS to the Base Mailing Address) whenever an affiliated For-Hire Vehicle accumulates a Penalty Point.
(c) Assessment of Point for Revocation of Affiliated Vehicle License. A Base will be assessed one Penalty Point whenever an affiliated For-Hire Vehicle accumulates Penalty Points sufficient in number and time, that the Commission revokes the Vehicle's License.
(d) Six Penalty Points Requires Base License Revocation. The License of any Base that accumulates six or more Penalty Points for occurrences during any License term will be revoked.
(e) Points Accrued but not Assessed Before Renewal.
(1) If points are imposed after a Base License has been renewed based on a violation that occurred before the renewal, the points will be added to the total points accumulated by the Base before its renewal.
(2) If the additional Points raise the total number to six or more Points, the Base License will be revoked.
(f) Revoking a License.
(1) The Chairperson can begin revocation proceedings whenever a Base Licensee has been assessed six or more points during the current term of that License.
(2) The Licensee's Base License can also be revoked as part of the decision imposing the final point necessary for revocation.
(g) Separate Proceedings for Base License and Vehicle License Revocation. At any time revocation of a Base License is mandated and the last penalty point arises from the same incident that created the For-Hire Vehicle License revocation mandate, separate proceedings must be held for the Base License revocation and the Vehicle License revocation.
(h) Point Reduction Program. The Chairperson will develop a point reduction program applicable to Vehicles and Bases.
(i) Penalty Point Program Start Date. No Penalty Points will be imposed for violations occurring before August 1, 2009.
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