§ 59A-26 Vehicles – Inspections.
RCNY § 59
(a)Tri-Annual Inspections.
(1)For-Hire Vehicles must be regularly inspected three times every year, including at least once every four months. 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e)(1) and (f)(1) specifies that inspections required for new and renewal applications must be done at the Commission's Safety and Emissions Division facility, except as specifically set forth in 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e) and (f); the other required inspections can be done at any DMV registered facility.
(2)Exception for vehicles seating 10 or more passengers (including the driver) and stretched vehicles. A Vehicle which either: (i) seats 10 or more passengers and is not exempt from NYS Department of Transportation operating authority and inspection requirements, or (ii) has been modified after manufacture and which is not exempt from NYS Department of Transportation operating authority and inspection requirements must be inspected two times a year by the NYS Department of Transportation. Each Inspection will be performed as required by the NYS Department of Transportation and its regulations. 35 RCNY § 59A-26(a)Fine: $100 and suspension of the Vehicle Owner License until any defect found is corrected or until the vehicle passes inspection, including any applicable inspection by the NYS DOT.Appearance REQUIRED (b) On-Street Inspections. Any officer or employee of the Commission designated by the Chairperson or any police officer can conduct on-street inspections of any For-Hire Vehicle operating within New York City to assure compliance with all applicable laws and rules and can order the Vehicle to report to the Commission's inspection facility. 35 RCNY § 59A-26(b)Fine: Suspension of For-Hire Vehicle License or recognition of issuing jurisdiction vehicle License until compliance.Appearance NOT REQUIRED
