§ 67-09 Requirements for Hack-up – Taximeters.
RCNY § 67-09
(a)Requirement. The vehicle must be equipped with a sealed, tamper-resistant Taximeter installed by a Licensed Taximeter Business according to the rules and regulations in 35 RCNY Chapter 64. The Taximeter must be installed in a location approved by the Chairperson which permits safe operation of the vehicle and visibility to the passenger.
(b)Technical Specifications. The Taximeter must meet the specifications and tolerances published in the most recent National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook, and must be approved for use in New York by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Commission. Any new Taximeter will be subject to a minimum three month test period before approval.
(c)Other Technical Requirements.
(1)The Roof Light must be controlled by engaging the Taximeter.
(2)The Taximeter must be capable of calculating and displaying all required rates of fare.
(3)The Taximeter and all connections must be secure and tamper proof. All switches, wiring and caps must meet applicable specifications of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
(4)[Reserved.] (5) The Taximeter must, at the end of the trip, display the total sum of the fare and any extras, taxes, or surcharges assessed on the trip. (Amended City Record 5/17/2018, eff. 6/16/2018; amended City Record 12/11/2018, eff. 1/10/2019)
