§ 58-32 Vehicle – Markings & Advertising.
RCNY § 58-32
(a)Approved Exterior Markings.
(1)An Owner of a Taxicab must apply to the exterior of the Taxicab markings approved by the Commission.
(2)An Owner of a Taxicab must obtain the approved Taxicab markings from a person or entity authorized by the Commission to print and distribute the decals. A depiction of the decals and a list of persons authorized to print and distribute the decals will be available on the Commission's website and/or through other means determined by the Commission and announced on its website.
(3)Authorized Stand-by vehicles must display SBV number decals in lieu of the Medallion number decals. 35 RCNY § 58-32(a)(1)-(3)Fine: $75Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Approved Emblems.
(i)The design for insignia that will identify the vehicle as an Accessible Taxicab will be provided by the Commission on its website or through other means presented on its website.
(ii)These insignia 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 accessible Taxicab, and will be visible to passengers entering the accessible Taxicab.
(4)Clean Air Taxicab Insignia.
(iii)The plaque must be permanently affixed on the door armrest of the horizontal plane of the right rear door, or another location approved by the Chairperson.
(required)Must contain the information required by the Chairman or his designee.On the back of the front seat or on a safety partition, displayed in a manner that is clearly visible to the passengers in the back seat.If the taxi is equipped with a safety partition, the passenger information sign can be placed on the partition behind the Driver's head, but no higher than a headrest would be.Approximately 12" wide by 6" high.(h) "Drivers Wanted" sign. Can include the telephone number of the Owner. (Optional)Rear of taxi.No more than 24" wide by 3" high.(i) "If this taxi is parked for over 24 hours, please call Owner at (telephone number) . . ." (Optional)Rear of taxi or horizontal on dashboard.No more than 24" wide by 3" high.(j) Telephone available, or similar language or symbol (optional)Exterior, on a door or a side window.4" by 6", or smaller.(k) Brand name Technology Service Provider On the bezel of the Technology SystemNot to exceed 1 1/4" in height and 4" in length(l) "This vehicle is equipped with camera security. YOU WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED." (Non-detachable decals only)On rear passenger windowLetters must be at least one-half inch high.(m) Medallion number decals (required). (Non-detachable decals only.)The decals must be applied to both rear quarter panels, just below the rear windows or following the line created by the bottom edge of the windows.On some vehicles, such as minivans, the Medallion number can be placed at the rear of the sliding door.The size of the Medallion number decals must be determined by the Commission.(n) New York State symbol for accessibility, for Accessible Taxicabs. (optional)Front and rear of roof light, displayed on both sides of the medallion number. (o) "Drivers are not allowed to use cell phones or handheld electronics." Decal or sticker shall be issued by the CommissionInterior of passenger compartment in a location plainly visible to passengersAs issued by the Commission(p) "Turning? People are Crossing." The sticker must be obtained pursuant to instructions posted on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. (required)On the inside of the front windshield, in the center and adjacent to the top of the windshield directly behind the rearview mirror, placed in such a manner not to obstruct the driver's view.3.5" wide by 2.5" high.(q) "The choices you make behind the wheel matter." The sticker may be obtained pursuant to instructions posted on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. (optional)On the rear bumper of the vehicle.15" wide by 4" high.(r) "ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The sticker must be obtained pursuant to instructions posted on the Commission website or through other appropriate means announced on its website. (required)In Taxicabs with a partition, the sticker will be placed above the braille plaque on the partition. In Taxicabs without a partition, the sticker will be placed in a frame on the passenger seat headrest.8.0 x 2.0 inches. (s) "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 sticker may be obtained pursuant to instructions posted on the Commission website or through other appropriate means announced on its website. (optional)On a rear passenger window.3.5 x 3.5 inches.
(t)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 each decal. The internal decal will include the language "Induction loop installed. Switch hearing aid to T-coil."Vehicles equipped with Hearing Induction Loop technology must place the decal on the outside of the vehicle as directed by the Chairperson, and inside the rear passenger compartment in a location plainly visible to passengers. The exterior B-pillar decal will be 3.000 x 3.000 inches; the interior passenger compartment decal dimensions will be as issued by the Commission.(u) Cyclist Awareness Decals (required)Inside of both rear passenger doorsAs issued by the Commission * Detachable signs suspended from door frames are not permitted. (Amended City Record 1/28/2016, eff. 2/27/2016; amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016; amended City Record 5/17/2018, eff. 6/16/2018; amended City Record 2/12/2020, eff. 3/13/2020; amended City Record 9/25/2025, eff. 10/25/2025)
