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(a) Required Exterior ID Markings. All Commuter-Van Vehicles must have the following information conspicuously painted on each side of the exterior of the vehicle in letters at least 3 inches in height: (1) The exact name and address of the Commuter-Van Service next to the word OPERATOR; (2) The Commuter-Van Vehicle

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Effective: 8/22/2015Last amended: 2/27/2016

§ 61B-27 Vehicles – Markings and Displays.

RCNY § 61

(a)Required Exterior ID Markings. All Commuter-Van Vehicles must have the following information conspicuously painted on each side of the exterior of the vehicle in letters at least 3 inches in height: (1) The exact name and address of the Commuter-Van Service next to the word OPERATOR; (2) The Commuter-Van Vehicle Owner's exact name next to the word OWNER; and (3) A Vehicle License number. 35 RCNY § 61B-27(a)Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Required Interior ID Markings.

(1)A sign with the information listed above (in subdivision (a)) must be placed in the interior of the Vehicle clearly visible from all Passenger seats in the Vehicle.

(2)The sign must include the statement that any complaints can be submitted to the Taxi and Limousine Commission by calling "311" or through the Commission's website, http://nyc.gov/taxi. 35 RCNY § 61B-27(b)Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Valid TLC Decal.

(ii)Passenger side front door (Required). A. Commuter Van Decal. The decal must be placed centered left to right and located in the upper half of the flat surface between the door trim and door handle and parallel to the door trim. B. License Number Decal. The decal must be placed centered left to right and horizontally below the Commuter Van Decal.

(h)Required Sticker. Each Commuter-Van Vehicle must display an internal safety sticker, with the following inscription: "ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 8.0 inches wide by 2.0 inches high. The sticker must be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows: (1) Incorporated into the Commuter-Van Bill of Rights. 35 RCNY § 61B-27(h)(1)Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearingAppearance NOT REQUIRED (i) Optional Sticker. Each Commuter-Van Vehicle may display an external safety sticker, with the following inscription: "Taxi and Limousine Drivers Are Protected By New York State Law ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 3.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches high. The sticker may be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows: (1) Exterior, on a door or a side window.

(j)Required Decal. Each Commuter-Van Vehicle with Hearing Induction Loop capability must display a Hearing Induction Loop Decal. The decal will feature the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss, described as the profile of an ear with a wide diagonal line running from the bottom left to the top right. The symbol contrast shall be light on dark or dark on light. A "T" will be placed in the lower right-hand corner of the decal. The decal will be placed as follows: (1) As directed by the Chairperson. 35 RCNY § 61B-27(j)(1)Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearingAppearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 7/23/2015, eff. 8/22/2015; amended City Record 1/28/2016, eff. 2/27/2016)

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