Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation shall constitute a separate violation of the law or rule.
Unless otherwise specified by law, a second or third or subsequent violation means a violation by the same respondent, whether by pleading guilty, being found guilty in a decision, or entering into a settlement agreement for violating the same provision of law or rule, within two years of the prior violation(s).
In certain cases, the Department may ask for license suspension or revocation, as permitted by statute. If a respondent is found in violation of multiple provisions that require a suspension period, the suspension periods shall run concurrently.
The parties shall be authorized to present evidence to mitigate the license revocation or suspension period within the date range marked by two asterisks (**).
Citation | Violation Description | First Violation | First Default | Second Violation | Second Default | Third Violation | Third Default |
Citation | Violation Description | First Violation | First Default | Second Violation | Second Default | Third Violation | Third Default |
Admin. Code § 20-496 | Unlicensed Activity | $2,250 | $3,000 | $2,700 | $3,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Admin. Code § 20-500 | Failure to comply with insurance requirements | $2,500 (plus 0 to 15 day suspension)** | $2,500 (plus 15 day suspension) | $3,000 (plus 0 to 30 day suspension)** | $3,000 (plus 30 day suspension) | $3,500 (plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-501 | Improper inspection of tow trucks | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
Admin. Code § 20-503 | Failure to comply with license plate requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
Admin. Code § 20-507 | Improper posting of required information | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-509 | Failure to comply with rates requirements | $2,250 | $3,000 | $2,700 | $3,000 | $10,000 (plus revocation)** | $10,000 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-509.1 | Failure to comply with arterial tow rates requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-510 | Improper authorization to tow vehicles | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-511 | Failure to properly remove vehicle obstructing traffic | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
Admin. Code § 20-512 | Failure to comply with licensee obligation to perform service | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-514 | Failure to comply with repair requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-515 | Engaging in prohibited acts | $2,250 | $3,000 | $2,700 | $3,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Admin. Code § 20-516 | Improper recordkeeping | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-517 | Improper transfer of license | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
Admin. Code § 20-518 | Failure to comply with Directed Accident Response Program (DARP) program requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-518(b)(2) | Unauthorized response | $2,250 | $3,000 | $2,700 | $3,000 | $10,000 (plus revocation)** | $10,000 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-519 | Failure to comply with Rotation Tow Program (ROTOW) program requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-520 | Improper removal of a disabled vehicle on a highway | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-520.1(b) | Failure to comply with prerequisite requirements for city towing programs | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875(plus revocation)** | $3,500 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-527 | Failure to comply with credit card requirement | $2,250 | $3,000 | $2,700 | $3,000 | $10,000 (plus revocation)** | $10,000 (plus revocation) |
Admin. Code § 20-528(a) | Improper police precinct notification | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-362 | Failure to comply with towing license requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-363 | Failure to comply with the obligations of a tow truck licensee | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-364 | Improper application for a tow truck operator's license | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-365 | Failure to comply with the obligations of a licensed tow truck operator | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-366 | Failure to meet the responsibilities to provide towing services | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-367 | Improper authorization to tow | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-367.1 | Failure to comply with Consumer Bill of Rights requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-368 | Improper rates and charges | $2,250 | $3,000 | $2,700 | $3,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
6 RCNY § 2-369 | Failure to comply with the authorization to repair requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-370 | Improper arterial towing | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-371 | Failure to comply with Directed Accident Response Program (DARP) requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-372 | Failure to comply with Rotation Tow Program (ROTOW) requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-373 | Failure to comply with evidence vehicle program requirements | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-374 | Improper primary or adjacent zones | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-375 | Failure to comply with the requirements of the tow truck industry fund | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-377 | Failure to comply with the duties pertaining to the nonconsensual towing of vehicles from private property | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
6 RCNY § 2-378 | Improper maintenance of records in electronic format | $1,875 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $3,000 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016)