NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 58-36 — Vehicle Equipment - In Vehicle Camera System (IVCS).

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(a) When an existing in-vehicle camera system is required to be replaced or when the system is installed, the Taxicab must be equipped with an IVCS that meets the specification of 35 RCNY § 67-12; the system must be installed and maintained by the manufacturer's authorized installer or a Taximeter Business that meets t

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Effective: 10/22/2023Last amended: 10/22/2023

§ 58-36 Vehicle Equipment – In Vehicle Camera System (IVCS).

RCNY § 58-36

(a)When an existing in-vehicle camera system is required to be replaced or when the system is installed, the Taxicab must be equipped with an IVCS that meets the specification of 35 RCNY § 67-12; the system must be installed and maintained by the manufacturer's authorized installer or a Taximeter Business that meets the requirements of 35 RCNY § 67-12; and the IVCS must be functioning and maintained in good working order. 35 RCNY § 58-36(a)Fine: $350 if plead guilty before a hearing and supply a condition corrected form issued by TLC's Safety and Emissions Division; $450 if found guilty following a hearing. Suspension until the condition is corrected.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Each Taxicab equipped with an IVCS must be equipped with a cellular telephone as set forth in subdivision (b) of this section. 35 RCNY § 58-36(b)Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Each Taxicab equipped with an IVCS must display decals on each rear passenger window, visible to the outside, that contain the following information: "This vehicle is equipped with camera security. YOU WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED." 35 RCNY § 58-36(c)Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) IVCS. An Owner must not delete, modify, or alter in any way image, or video footage of the IVCS. 35 RCNY § 58-36(d) Fine: $250 and/or minimum 5 day to maximum 30 day suspension.Appearance REQUIRED (Amended City Record 9/22/2023, eff. 10/22/2023)

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