§ 82-54 Requirements for Hack-up – Taximeters.
RCNY § 82-54
(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 allows 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 by the Commission. Any new Taximeter model 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 must be capable of transferring data to the Technology System manufactured by any Commission-licensed Technology System Provider which has chosen to use the Taximeter.
(4)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.
(5)The Taximeter must not allow a Driver to use an unauthorized rate code in an unauthorized area.
(6)The Roof Light must be unlighted when the Taximeter is detached from its bracket. (Amended City Record 5/17/2018, eff. 6/16/2018)
