§ 59C-03 Distress Signal Lights – Livery Vehicles Only.
RCNY § 59
(a)Requirement. An owner must equip all For-Hire Vehicles with a help or distress signaling light system consisting of two turn signal type "lollipop" lights.
(b)Technical Specifications.
(1)One light must be mounted on the front center of the vehicle, either on top of the bumper or forward or behind the grill. A second light must be mounted on top of the rear bumper, to the left of the license plate.
(2)Each light must be three to four inches in diameter, have a total rated output of 32 candle power, and be amber-colored or have an amber-colored lens so that the light output of the device is the color amber at 32 candle power.
(3)The activator must be installed within easy reach of the driver, must be silent when operating, and must be fully solid-state.
(4)The lights must be able to flash between 60 and 120 times per minute.
