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What is NYC RCNY § 61?

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(a) Commuter-Van Vehicles must carry the following inside the Vehicle any time the Vehicle is in operation: (1) The Commuter-Van Vehicle License; (2) The Driver's Commuter-Van Driver's License (this must be mounted in a protective holder behind the Driver's seat); (3) The Authorization to operate a Commuter-Van Serv

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Effective: 7/15/2017Last amended: 7/15/2017

§ 61A-28 Vehicles – Items Required to be in the Vehicle.

RCNY § 61

(a)Commuter-Van Vehicles must carry the following inside the Vehicle any time the Vehicle is in operation: (1) The Commuter-Van Vehicle License; (2) The Driver's Commuter-Van Driver's License (this must be mounted in a protective holder behind the Driver's seat); (3) The Authorization to operate a Commuter-Van Service, or a legible photocopy; and (4) The Vehicle registration and evidence of current liability insurance. 35 RCNY § 61A-28(a)Fine: $25 per missing item; maximum penalty $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Commuter-Van Passengers' Bill of Rights.

(1)Every Vehicle Owner must post a Commuter-Van Passengers' Bill of Rights in a form and format prescribed by the Commission.

(2)The Commission will post the proper form and format on its Web site or will provide the information through other appropriate means that will be posted on its Web site.

(3)The Commuter-Van Passengers' Bill of Rights must be placed in a protective holder attached to the back of the front Passenger's seat. 35 RCNY § 61A-28(b)Fine: $100Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 6/15/2017, eff. 7/15/2017)

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