§ 6-36 Towing Vehicles Penalty Schedule.
RCNY § 6-36
All citations are to the Administrative Code of the City of New York or Title 6 of the Rules of the City of New York. Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation shall constitute a separate violation of the law or rule. Unless otherwise specified by law, a second or third or subsequent violation means a violation by the same respondent, whether by pleading guilty, being found guilty in a decision, or entering into a settlement agreement for violating the same provision of law or rule, within two years of the prior violation(s). In certain cases, the Department may ask for license suspension or revocation, as permitted by statute. If a respondent is found in violation of multiple provisions that require a suspension period, the suspension periods shall run concurrently. The parties shall be authorized to present evidence to mitigate the license revocation or suspension period within the date range marked by two asterisks (**). CitationViolation DescriptionFirst ViolationFirst DefaultSecond ViolationSecond DefaultThird ViolationThird DefaultCitationViolation DescriptionFirst ViolationFirst DefaultSecond ViolationSecond DefaultThird ViolationThird DefaultAdmin. Code§ 19-169(c)(1)Towing without written authorization from owner or lessee of property $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169(c)(2)Towing an occupied vehicle $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169(c)(3)Towing vehicle in excess of distance permitted by law $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169(c)(4)Failure to notify police precinct within 30 minutes of vehicle’s arrival at storage site $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169(c)(5)Overcharging for disconnecting attached vehicle $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169(c)(6)Failure to allow owner to inspect vehicle before accepting its return $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169(c)(7)Failure to comply with notice provisions of lien law $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169(d)Refusing to remove vehicle without just cause $100$100$200$200$500$500Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(a)Overcharging for removal of vehicle from private property $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(a)Failing to follow posted instructions when removing vehicle from private property $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(b)Improper sign posted for removal of vehicles $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(c)Removal of vehicle from private property without written authorization from property owner or agent $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(d)Removal of vehicle while it was occupied $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(e)Storage of vehicle in excess of distance permitted by law $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(f)Failure to notify police precinct within 30 minutes of vehicle removal $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(g)Failure to notify about disconnection rights $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(g)Overcharging for disconnecting attached vehicle $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(h)Failure to allow owner to inspect vehicle before accepting its return $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(i)Charging for improper removal of a vehicle $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 19-169.1(k)Towing of city vehicles $500$500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000Admin. Code§ 20-496Unlicensed Activity$2,250$3,000$2,700$3,000$10,000$10,000Admin. Code§ 20-500Failure to comply with insurance requirements$2,500 (plus 0 to 15 day suspension)**$2,500 (plus 15 day suspension)$3,000 (plus 0 to 30 day suspension)**$3,000 (plus 30 day suspension)$3,500 (plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-501Improper inspection of tow trucks$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,500Admin. Code§ 20-503Failure to comply with license plate requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,500Admin. Code§ 20-507Improper posting of required information$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-509Failure to comply with rates requirements$2,250$3,000$2,700$3,000$10,000 (plus revocation)**$10,000 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-509.1Failure to comply with arterial tow rates requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-510Improper authorization to tow vehicles$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-511Failure to properly remove vehicle obstructing traffic$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,500Admin. Code§ 20-512Failure to comply with licensee obligation to perform service$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-514Failure to comply with repair requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-515Engaging in prohibited acts$2,250$3,000$2,700$3,000$10,000$10,000Admin. Code§ 20-516Improper recordkeeping$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-517Improper transfer of license$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,500Admin. Code§ 20-518Failure to comply with Directed Accident Response Program (DARP) program requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-518(b)(2)Unauthorized response$2,250$3,000$2,700$3,000$10,000 (plus revocation)**$10,000 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-519Failure to comply with Rotation Tow Program (ROTOW) program requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-520Improper removal of a disabled vehicle on a highway$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-520.1(b)Failure to comply with prerequisite requirements for city towing programs$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875(plus revocation)**$3,500 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-527Failure to comply with credit card requirement$2,250$3,000$2,700$3,000$10,000 (plus revocation)**$10,000 (plus revocation)Admin. Code§ 20-528(a)Improper police precinct notification$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-362Failure to comply with towing license requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-363Failure to comply with the obligations of a tow truck licensee$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-364Improper application for a tow truck operator's license$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-365Failure to comply with the obligations of a licensed tow truck operator$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-366Failure to meet the responsibilities to provide towing services$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-367Improper authorization to tow$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-367.1Failure to comply with Consumer Bill of Rights requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-368Improper rates and charges$2,250$3,000$2,700$3,000$10,000$10,0006 RCNY§ 2-369Failure to comply with the authorization to repair requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-370Improper arterial towing$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-371Failure to comply with Directed Accident Response Program (DARP) requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-372Failure to comply with Rotation Tow Program (ROTOW) requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-373Failure to comply with evidence vehicle program requirements$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-374Improper primary or adjacent zones$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-375Failure to comply with the requirements of the tow truck industry fund$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-377Failure to comply with the duties pertaining to the nonconsensual towing of vehicles from private property$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,5006 RCNY§ 2-378Improper maintenance of records in electronic format$1,875$2,500$2,375$3,000$2,875$3,500 (Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 4/5/2024, eff. 5/5/2024)
