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(a) An Accessible Vehicle may be approved for Hack-up if it meets all of the following conditions:
(1) It is a vehicle other than (i) a bus, (ii) a minibus, or (iii) a van, the chassis for which, as originally manufactured, is designed to seat eight or more persons.
(2) It is capable of transporting at least one passenger using a common wheelchair (as wheelchair is defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 37.3).
(3) It does not seat more than five passengers when presented for Hack-up.
(4) It complies with the requirements in subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section and all other requirements for Hack-up in 35 RCNY § 67-05.1 that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this section.
(b) The chassis of the Accessible Vehicle, as originally manufactured, must have:
(1) A maximum horsepower of 290.
(2) The original equipment manufacturer's suspension and steering components.
(3) No bumper modifications.
(4) Exception regarding bumpers: A bumper modified to allow installation of a rear-entry ramp may be approved if it satisfies either of the following:
(i) Modification by secondary manufacturer.
a. The rear bumper is reinforced.
b. The modification is approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
c. The modification meets or exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards crash testing requirements.
d. Any rear door lock modifications must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and the lock must be attached to the chassis, not the ramp, unless a secondary lock is attached to the chassis.
(ii) Modification by other than secondary manufacturer.
a. The rear bumper is reinforced.
b. The modification is approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
c. The modification meets or exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards crash testing requirements.
d. The modifier must retain an engineer with at least a bachelors degree in either mechanical engineering or electrical engineering with at least 3 years' experience in automotive manufacturing to certify that each vehicle was modified using the design tested to meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards crash testing requirements.
e. A separate certification from such engineer for each vehicle must be presented when the vehicle is submitted for Hack-up.
f. Any rear door lock modifications must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and the lock must be attached to the chassis, not the ramp, unless a secondary lock is attached to the chassis.
(c) The Accessible Taxicab as manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") or as modified by an OEM-approved second-stage manufacturer must meet the following specifications:
(1) The minimum ground clearance (measured from frame, loaded to gross vehicle weight rating) must be 5 inches.
(2) (i) The minimum passenger compartment length (measured from rear of driver's seat base to rear seat base) must be 56 inches.
(ii) Exception: For an Accessible Taxicab designed to carry a Passenger using a wheelchair in the front right position beside the Driver, the minimum passenger compartment length must be 38 inches.
(3) The rear compartment of any vehicle approved for use as an Accessible Taxicab Model must meet the following dimensions as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers:
(i) Effective legroom (L51) must be at least 34.6 inches.
(4) The front compartment of any vehicle approved for use as an Accessible Taxicab Model must meet the following dimensions:
(i) Effective legroom (L34) must be at least 40 inches.
(5) Total legroom (the sum of L34 and L51) must be at least 74.6 inches.
(6) The original floor of the Accessible Vehicle, if lowered, must be lowered from the base of the firewall to the area immediately in front of the rear axle.
(7) If a lowered floor assembly is used, it must be stainless steel (16 gauge minimum) and must meet or exceed the 1,000 hour salt spray rating.
(8) If a lowered floor assembly is used, a vapor-insulating barrier of 1/2 inch marine grade plywood must be applied over the lowered metal floor and thoroughly secured.
(9) The wheelchair ramp must not block any part of the door or glass while in the stowed position.
(10) The system provided to securely hold one or more wheelchairs in place must be the system known as Q straint QRT Standard or its equal.
(11) No anchor points may project more than 1/8 of an inch above the finished floor.
(12) If the Accessible Taxicab has a middle fold-up passenger seat, it must have a folding mechanism and base plate and must meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, and section 571.207.
(13) Any modifications to the rear air conditioning must be approved by the OEM.
(14) Any and all electrical wiring, other than as provided by the OEM, must be PVC-or-better insulated and color-coded for positive identification.
(15) The back-up alarm must be an electrically operated device that produces an intermittent audible signal when the Accessible Vehicle's transmission is shifted into reverse.
(16) The converted vehicle must be obtained from the same converter which has manufactured the necessary parts/components and provided the labor to convert the vehicle.
(d) Accessible Official Taxicab Vehicle ("Accessible OTV") is the OTV modified in a manner that is consistent with the City's contract with Nissan North America.
(e) Requirements for used vehicle conversion to an Accessible Vehicle. A used non-accessible vehicle may be Hacked-up as an Accessible Vehicle for use as an Accessible Taxicab, only if:
(1) The converted vehicle meets the specifications set forth in this section.
(2) The converter is approved by the Commission and submits documentation in a form and manner prescribed by the Commission indicating that the conversion was performed in accordance with the specifications set forth in this section.
(3) The vehicle is included in the list of Commission approved vehicles posted on the TLC Web site.
(4) The converted vehicle passes the required Commission inspections.
(Amended City Record 5/14/2018, eff. 6/13/2018; amended City Record 12/9/2020, eff. 1/8/2021; amended City Record 6/20/2024, eff. 7/20/2024)
(a) Requirement. Only Accessible Taxicab Models may be Hacked-Up.
(b) Putting Vehicle into Service the First Time. An Accessible Taxicab Model may be Hacked-up for use as a Taxicab, only if it:
(1) IIs new, having fewer than 500 miles on the odometer and is one of the manufacturer’s two latest vehicle model years (Example: If in calendar year 2022 the manufacturer introduces the 2023 Sienna, only 2022 and 2023 Siennas may be Hacked-up); or
(2) Is a conversion of a used non-Accessible vehicle into an Accessible vehicle, as provided in subdivision (e) of 35 RCNY § 67-05.2.
(c) Continuation in Service. Upon Hack-up, a vehicle may continue in service with the same Medallion so long as the vehicle passes inspection and has not yet met its Scheduled Retirement Date, as set forth in 35 RCNY § 67-18.
(d) Limited Right to "Re-Hack" for Transfer. A vehicle that has been Hacked-up as an Accessible Taxicab may be transferred to another Medallion, with the approval of the Commission and only if the vehicle passes inspection and meets one of the following conditions:
(1) Repossessions. The vehicle is purchased through a bank or other lender that has acquired the right to sell the vehicle through repossession and the repossession occurs within 24 months of Hack-up.
(2) Same Medallion Owner or Agent. The owner (or owner's Agent) of the Medallion transfers the vehicle to another Medallion operated by the same owner or agent.
(3) Transfer of Medallion and Vehicle. A vehicle which is in use with an Independent Medallion can continue in use with that Medallion following the transfer of that Medallion until its Scheduled Retirement Date if it passes all inspections and if the vehicle meets all of the following:
(i) the vehicle is acquired by a Transferee of an Independent Medallion together with that Medallion from the Transferor of that Independent Medallion and
(ii) the vehicle was operated by the Transferor of that Independent Medallion with that Medallion.
(e) Re-Hack Transfer Inspection Fee. The Commission may charge an inspection fee of $50 to inspect a vehicle for transfer to another Medallion as a re-hack. If necessary, the Commission may charge $25 for replacement of New York State DMV license plates.
(Amended City Record 5/14/2018, eff. 6/13/2018; amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023; amended City Record 6/20/2024, eff. 7/20/2024; amended City Record 10/18/2024, eff. 10/18/2024)
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