NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 56-22 — Vehicles - Operation and Condition of Vehicle.

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(a) Pollution Control. (1) The Driver will not unnecessarily allow the Vehicle's engine to idle for longer than three minutes.

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§ 56-22 Vehicles – Operation and Condition of Vehicle.

RCNY § 56-22

(a)Pollution Control.

(1)The Driver will not unnecessarily allow the Vehicle's engine to idle for longer than three minutes.

(2)The Driver will adhere to the New York City Air Pollution Control Code. 35 RCNY § 56-22(a)Fine: $25.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Inspect Condition. A Driver must personally inspect and reasonably determine that all equipment, including brakes, tires, lights, signals, wheelchair ramps and fastening devices are in good working order, before operating the vehicle. 35 RCNY § 56-22(b)Fine: $15 - $150.Appearance REQUIRED (c) [Reserved.] No On-street Maintenance Other than Emergency.

(d)Clean Interior. A Driver must keep the Paratransit Vehicle clean and in good appearance during his or her work shift. 35 RCNY § 56-22(d)Fine: $25.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (e) No Unauthorized Equipment. Drivers must not put any unauthorized equipment, devices or signs on or in a Paratransit Vehicle during their work shifts (excluding mobility devices, such as grab bars, or non-slip flooring). Drivers can install devices or equipment not listed here only with the written authorization of the Commission. 35 RCNY § 56-22(e)Fine: $25 - $200 and/or suspension up to 30 days.Appearance REQUIRED

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