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(a) Technology System. Every Taxicab must be equipped with Technology System from a licensed Technology System Provider.
(Amended City Record 4/28/2016, eff. 5/28/2016; amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016; amended City Record 5/17/2018, eff. 6/16/2018)
(a) Authorized Rooftop Advertising Fixture.
(1) Upon payment of an annual Advertising Permit Fee as described in 35 RCNY § 58-07(g), a Medallion Owner may install and maintain an authorized Rooftop Advertising Fixture.
(2) A Medallion Owner must not install or maintain a Rooftop Advertising Fixture that is not authorized, or no longer authorized, by TLC.
(b) Grandfathered Authorized Rooftop Advertising Fixtures. A Rooftop Advertising Fixture that is authorized by a Memorandum of Understanding between the Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider and the TLC that is in effect on August 30, 2011 and was installed in accordance with these rules shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of these rules.
(c) Requirements for Obtaining TLC Approval of a Rooftop Advertising Fixture.
(1) The Rooftop Advertising Fixture must be tested and certified in accordance with the Department of Defense Test Standard MIL-STD 810f by a licensed Professional Engineer and documentation of testing and certification must be submitted to TLC. (MIL-STD 810f can be found at http://www.dtc.army.mil/navigator.)
(2) The Rooftop Advertising Fixture must be approved by TLC's Safety and Emissions Division.
(3) The Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider may post advertisements on the Rooftop Advertising Fixture. Such advertisements:
(i) must not exceed the physical dimensions of the advertising display surface of the rooftop unit.
(ii) Exception: An advertisement can exceed the dimensions of the advertising display surface of the rooftop unit by no more than 100 square inches if the certification by a Professional Engineer as required in paragraph one of this subdivision specifically states that the extension is safely supported upon the Rooftop Advertising Fixture.
(4) The Rooftop Advertising Fixture must:
(i) be two-sided, each side of a shape that is longer across and shorter in height, although not necessarily a rectangle;
(ii) display advertising material to the sides of the vehicle, and
(iii) not display advertising material to the front and back of the vehicle.
(5) Variation in approved design.
(i) If the Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider wants to deviate from an approved design, it must inform the TLC of any material variation in the original, approved design before installing a modified fixture.
(ii) The TLC shall, within fourteen (14) business days, inform the Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider whether an additional authorization is required with respect to the modified Rooftop Advertising Fixture.
(d) Maintenance of Rooftop Advertising Fixture. The Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider must maintain the Rooftop Advertising Fixture in accordance with this Rule:
(1) The Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider must ensure that the Rooftop Advertising Fixture:
(i) is firmly affixed to each taxicab;
(ii) is otherwise operating in a safe manner;
(iii) is in good working order; this includes that the advertising displayed on the fixture is firmly affixed; and
(iv) displays current advertisements. A current advertisement is one that includes, but is not limited to, a defined event (such as advertisements for movies, concerts or events which have fixed opening or running dates) and only remains current until 60 days following the completion or termination of the event, or promotes an existing business or consumer product.
(2) (i) The Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider must not display advertising that is offensive to public morals or is otherwise in violation of New York Penal Law Section 245.11.
(ii) The Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider must remove any advertising in violation of subparagraph (i) from public display within fifteen (15) days after a TLC request to remove such advertising.
(e) Termination of Authorization of Rooftop Advertising Fixture.
(1) The Chairperson may terminate authorization of a Rooftop Advertising Fixture if the provider has not complied with the requirements stated in this Rule.
(i) Prior to terminating authorization, the Chairperson will give the Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider notice of the Chairperson's intent to terminate authorization and shall provide detailed reasons for the action.
(ii) The Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider shall have 21 business days after the notice to cure any defect or to respond to any concerns set forth in the notice unless the TLC extends the cure period.
(iii) If the Rooftop Advertising Fixture Provider fails to cure any defect or fail to respond to any concerns set forth in the Chairperson's notice to the satisfaction of the Chairperson within the time period allotted by the TLC, the Chairperson may promptly terminate authorization.
(2) Notwithstanding the notice requirements of paragraph one, TLC may immediately terminate authorization of a Rooftop Advertising Fixture if the Chairperson determines there is an imminent threat to the health or safety of members of the public, taxi drivers, or other individuals.
(a) New Vehicles. All vehicles Hacked-up as new vehicles pursuant to 35 RCNY § 67-06(b)(1) must be retired from Taxicab service and replaced no later than the first scheduled inspection of the vehicle occurring 84 months after the vehicle was Hacked-up.
(b) Used Vehicles. All vehicles Hacked-up as used vehicles pursuant to 35 RCNY § 67-06(b)(2) must be retired from Taxicab service and replaced no later than the first scheduled inspection of the vehicle occurring 84 months after the vehicle was Hacked-up, less the age of the vehicle as determined by the difference between the calendar year at Hack-up and the model year of the vehicle. For example, a used 2015 model year vehicle that was hacked up in 2018 is three years old and must be retired from Taxicab service and replaced no later than the first scheduled inspection of the vehicle occurring 48 months after the vehicle was Hacked-up.
(c) Final Retirement Date. A vehicle which cannot pass inspection as provided in subdivision (f) of § 19-504 of the Administrative Code must be replaced, regardless of whether its Scheduled Retirement Date has been reached. A vehicle other than a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle that has reached its Scheduled Retirement Date, including any extensions previously provided for, must be retired as of that date regardless of whether it may still pass inspection.
(d) Hardship Extension. The owner of a Taxicab may apply to the Chairperson for a one-time extension of up to six months from the Scheduled Retirement Date. To obtain approval of a hardship extension:
(1) The vehicle owner must demonstrate an economic or other personal hardship that the Chairperson determines would create an undue burden upon the owner if the extension were not granted.
(2) The vehicle owner must submit a request in writing, together with any supporting documentation, to the Chairperson at least 30 days before the Scheduled Retirement Date. This 30-day deadline may be waived by the Chairperson upon a showing of good cause.
(3) The vehicle must continue to meet all safety and emission requirements throughout the extension. The Chairperson will withdraw any extension granted whenever the vehicle is determined by the Commission to be unsafe for operation.
(4) The vehicle owner may not own more than one medallion.
(Amended City Record 5/14/2018, eff. 6/13/2018; amended City Record 10/18/2024, eff. 10/18/2024)