§ 59A-27 Vehicles – Meets Safety Standards.
RCNY § 59
(a)Unsafe or Unfit Vehicles.
(1)No For-Hire Vehicle can be used in a For-Hire Vehicle service when the Commission or the New York State DMV has determined that the vehicle is unsafe or unfit for use as a For-Hire Vehicle and the Owner has been directed to remove the vehicle from service.
(2)If the Chairperson has determined that the Vehicle is unsafe or unfit, the Decals will be confiscated by the Chairperson.
(3)If the New York State DMV or a DMV inspection facility other than the Commission has determined that the Vehicle is unsafe or unfit, the Vehicle Owner must return the Decals to the Chairperson within 72 hours of issuance of the determination.
(4)If the Chairperson has any reason to believe that any For-Hire Vehicle is unsafe or unfit for use, the Chairperson can order the Vehicle to report to the Commission's inspection facility.
(5)The License of an Owner who operates a vehicle that has been determined to be unsafe or unfit for use will be summarily suspended. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(a) Fine: $100 – 350 and/or suspension up to 30 days; Suspension until compliance.Appearance REQUIRED (b) Seat and Shoulder Belts. Each For-Hire Vehicle must have all seat belts and shoulder belts clearly visible, accessible, and in good working order. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(b)Fine: $100 – 250Appearance REQUIRED (c) Shoulder Belts Required. In addition to seat belts for each seating position and shoulder belts for both outside front seat positions, all For-Hire Vehicles must be equipped with shoulder belts for both outside Passenger rear seat positions. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(c)Fine: $100 – 250Appearance REQUIRED (d) Correct Defect Directives. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must comply with all Commission notices and directives to correct defects in the Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(d)Fine: $50 and suspension until the defective condition is correctedAppearance REQUIRED (e) Daily Personal Inspection by Owner. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must not permit a For-Hire Vehicle to be operated without daily personal inspection and reasonable determination that all equipment, including brakes, lights, signals, and Passenger seatbelts and shoulder belts, are in good working order and meet all the requirements of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and these Rules. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(e)Fine: $150 if plead guilty before a hearing; $200 if found guilty following a hearing.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016)
