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What is NYC RCNY § 82-32?

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(a) Clean. The Street Hail Livery's exterior and interior must be clean.

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Effective: 10/22/2016Last amended: 10/22/2016

§ 82-32 Vehicle Condition – Miscellaneous.

RCNY § 82-32

(a)Clean. The Street Hail Livery's exterior and interior must be clean. 35 RCNY § 82-32(a)Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing; $75 if found guilty following a hearing.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Trunk. The trunk compartment must be capable of securely holding passengers' baggage. 35 RCNY § 82-32(b)Fine: $75Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Shoulder Belts.

(1)Every Street Hail Livery must be equipped with shoulder belts for both outside front seat positions and both outside rear seat positions. 35 RCNY § 82-32(c)(1)Fine: $100 – $250Appearance REQUIRED (2) All seat belts and shoulder belts must be clearly visible, accessible and in good working order. 35 RCNY § 82-32(c)(2)Fine: $100 – $250Appearance REQUIRED (d) Correct Defect Directives. A Street Hail Livery Licensee must comply with all Commission notices and directives to correct defects in the Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 82-32(d)Fine: $50 and suspension until the defective condition is correctedAppearance NOT REQUIRED (e) Working Equipment. A Street Hail Livery Licensee must not permit a Street Hail Livery to be operated unless equipment, including brakes, lights, signals, and Passenger seatbelts and shoulder belts, are in good working order and meet all the requirements of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and these Rules. 35 RCNY § 82-32(e)Fine: $150 if plead guilty before a hearing; $200 if found guilty following a hearing.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (f) Post-Manufacture Alterations.

(g)Proper Vehicle Identification Required.

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