§ 82-31 Vehicle Condition – Meet Safety Standards.
RCNY § 82-31
(a)While a Street Hail Livery is in operation, all equipment, including brakes, tires, lights and signals must be in good working order and meet all requirements of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, and the Rules of the Commission. 35 RCNY § 82-31(a)Fine: $150 if plead guilty before a hearing; $200 if found guilty following a hearing.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) A Licensee must comply with all notices and directives to correct defects in the Street Hail Livery. 35 RCNY § 82-31(b)Fine: $50 and suspension until the defective condition is corrected.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) A Licensee must repair or replace a Street Hail Livery when the Commission or the New York State DMV (or the New York State Department of Transportation if the Street Hail Livery is a Paratransit Vehicle) determines that the vehicle is unsafe or unfit for use as a Street Hail Livery and directs the Licensee to remove it from service. The Licensee must surrender the License and Rate Card to the Commission for storage and the License will be suspended. (NOTE: See 35 RCNY § 82-30(f) for special requirements applicable to Accessible Street Hail Liveries).
(1)If the Chairperson has determined that the Vehicle is unsafe or unfit, the Decals will be confiscated by the Chairperson.
(2)If the New York State DMV or a DMV inspection facility other than the Commission has determined that the Vehicle is unsafe or unfit, the Licensee must return the Decals to the Chairperson within 72 hours of issuance of the determination.
(3)If the Chairperson has any reason to believe that any Street Hail Livery is unsafe or unfit for use, the Chairperson can order the Vehicle to report to the Commission's inspection facility.
(4)The License of a Licensee who operates a Street Hail Livery that has been determined to be unsafe or unfit for use will be summarily suspended. 35 RCNY § 82-31(c)Fine: $100 – $350 and/or suspension up to 30 daysSuspension until complianceAppearance REQUIRED
