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What is NYC RCNY § 64-25?

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(a) A Taximeter must be inspected by the Taximeter Business whenever it is installed, repaired, or calibrated. Inspection must include an examination of the Taximeter installation and operation to verify compliance with all of the following: (1) The Taximeter specifications, type approvals, tolerances, and all other r

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Effective: 3/4/2023Last amended: 3/4/2023

§ 64-25 Technical Requirements – Inspection of Taximeters.

RCNY § 64-25

(a)A Taximeter must be inspected by the Taximeter Business whenever it is installed, repaired, or calibrated. Inspection must include an examination of the Taximeter installation and operation to verify compliance with all of the following: (1) The Taximeter specifications, type approvals, tolerances, and all other requirements of the Commission, including, but not limited to a measured mile run test (2) The rate of fare established by the Commission (3) The standards established in the sections of the Taxicab owners' rules and Street Hail Livery Service rules regarding Taximeters (4) All other applicable federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

(b)This section does not apply to repairs made exclusively to the printing mechanism or the resetting of the date or time on the printer receipt. 35 RCNY § 64-25(a)-(b)Penalty: $500 - $1,500 fine and/or suspension up to 60 days or revocationAppearance REQUIRED (Amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023)

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