Old taxicab owner rules (medallion owners)

Raised-lettering ID plaque missing or wrong

Old owner rule 1-26(a)(2) described the raised-lettering plaque every taxicab needed: black acrylic, 11 by 5 inches, with one-inch white letters showing the medallion number, "COMPLAINTS" and "212 NYC TAXI," fixed to the back of the front passenger seat or partition. A charge means the plaque was missing or did not meet these specs. Today see §58-32(g)(2).

Replaced by §58-32(g)(2)

Fine (published)

$100 (no penalty if a missing plaque is replaced within 48 hours) (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-26(a)(2)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Unknown ID-plaque subsection

This code points to subsection (b) of old owner rule 1-26 (Braille and raised-letter ID plaques), but the 2004 and 2010 texts only have subsection (a). It may be a mistyped 1-26(a) or a code from another rule. Treat it as related to the passenger ID plaques and check the summons.

Replaced by §58-32(g)

Former TLC Rule 1-26 (no subsection (b) in the published text)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Unknown subsection, possibly a technology-system code

This code reads as 1-26(e)(i) of the old owner rules, but Section 1-26 (ID plaques) never had a subsection (e). All charges are from 2008–2009, when 1-11(e)(i) (technology system not working) was common, so it may be a mistyped version of that code. This cannot be confirmed; check the summons for the officer's description.

Former TLC Rule 1-26 (no subsection (e) in the published text)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Unclear code – possibly the driver rule requiring a trip record in the cab

This code reads as 1-27(a)(1) of the old taxicab owner rules, but Section 1-27 is marked "Reserved" (empty) in both the 2004 and 2010 texts. Charges run 2000–2008. It may be a mistyped driver rule 2-27(a)(1), which required the trip record (trip sheet) to be in the cab. We cannot confirm the meaning; check the summons.

Former TLC Rule 1-27 ([Reserved])TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Unclear code – possibly the driver rule on lighting meter and license at night

This code reads as 1-27(b) of the old owner rules, but Section 1-27 was "Reserved" (no text) in the 2004 and 2010 versions. The 2005–2010 dates suggest it may be a mistyped driver rule 2-27(b), which required the meter, license and rate card to be lit after sunset. That is a guess; the summons should show what was charged.

Former TLC Rule 1-27 ([Reserved])TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Unclear code – possibly the driver rule requiring an E-Z Pass tag

This code reads as 1-27(d) of the old owner rules, but Section 1-27 had no text ("Reserved") in 2004 or 2010. With dates from 2005 to 2010, it may be a mistyped driver rule 2-27(d), which barred driving a cab without an E-Z Pass tag. That reading is not confirmed; check the summons.

Former TLC Rule 1-27 ([Reserved])TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Unclear code – possibly the driver rule on logging tolls in the trip record

This code reads as 1-28(a)(4) of the old owner rules, but Section 1-28 was "Reserved" in the 2004 and 2010 texts. It may be a mistyped driver rule 2-28(a)(4), which required drivers to record toll bridges and tunnels on the trip record. Only 3 charges exist (2000–2001); the meaning cannot be confirmed.

Former TLC Rule 1-28 ([Reserved])TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Owner rule repealed after the 1990s – wording not online (part A)

This code cites Section 1-30(a) of the old taxicab owner rules. In the 2004 and 2010 copies that section is "Reserved," but the penalty schedule still had a line for "1-30(a–e)," so it held rules in the 1990s that are not online today. Charges date from 1995–1996. We cannot say what it required.

Former TLC Rule 1-30(a)TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Owner rule repealed after the 1990s – wording not online (part A1)

This code cites paragraph (1) of old owner rule 1-30(a). Section 1-30 was emptied ("Reserved") before 2004, and the earlier text with subsections (a) to (e) is not online, so what this paragraph required cannot be confirmed. Only one charge exists (1997).

Former TLC Rule 1-30(a)(1)TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Owner rule repealed after the 1990s – wording not online (part A3)

This code cites paragraph (3) of old owner rule 1-30(a). Charges are from 1995, when Section 1-30 still had rules (later marked "Reserved"). The 1990s wording is not available online, so we cannot describe the requirement more exactly than that it was a taxicab owner duty.

Former TLC Rule 1-30(a)(3)TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Owner rule repealed after the 1990s – wording not online (part B)

This code cites subsection (b) of old owner rule 1-30. The section was later marked "Reserved" and its 1990s text (subsections (a)–(e), per the old penalty schedule) is not online. Two charges exist (1996 and 2002). It was a taxicab owner rule; the summons should describe the conduct.

Former TLC Rule 1-30(b)TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Owner rule repealed after the 1990s – wording not online (part C)

This code cites subsection (c) of old owner rule 1-30, a section whose 1990s wording is not available (it was "Reserved" by 2004). Only one charge exists, dated 2000. We cannot say what it covered beyond being a medallion-owner rule.

Former TLC Rule 1-30(c)TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Owner rule repealed after the 1990s – wording not online (part E)

This code cites subsection (e) of old owner rule 1-30. The old penalty schedule mentions "1-30(a–e)," so the subsection existed in the 1990s, but its wording is not online and the section was "Reserved" by 2004. One charge exists (1995).

Former TLC Rule 1-30(e)TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Medallion attached, removed or moved without TLC permission

Old owner rule 1-31(a) said an owner may not attach, remove or move a medallion to a new or replacement vehicle without the TLC's prior approval (adding extra bolts to secure it was allowed). The owner had to appear at the hearing. Today the rule is §58-31(e).

Replaced by §58-31(E) — Medallion moved to another vehicle without TLC approval

Fine (published)

$100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-31(a)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Rate card altered or showing wrong information

Old owner rule 1-32(a) barred owners from making unauthorized entries on a taxicab's rate card, or changing, defacing, hiding or erasing anything on it, or displaying a rate card with wrong information. The rate card links the cab, its meter and its tests, so it must be accurate. Today the rule is §58-11(a).

Replaced by §58-11(A) — Taxi Rate Card altered or showing wrong information

Fine (published)

$100 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-32(a)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Medallion and rate card not surrendered after suspension or revocation

Old owner rule 1-33(a) required an owner told that the taxicab license was suspended or revoked to turn in the medallion and rate card to the TLC within 48 hours. This was a common charge, often following a suspension for a missed inspection or unpaid fine. The owner had to appear. Today it is §58-11(e)(1).

Replaced by §58-11(E) — Medallion and Rate Card not surrendered when required

Fine (published)

$100 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-33(a)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Medallion not stored before sale or 30+ days off the road

Old owner rule 1-33(b) required owners to turn in the medallion and rate card to the TLC for storage before selling the taxicab or taking it out of service for 30 days in a row or more. Today the rule is §58-11(e)(2)–(3).

Replaced by §58-11(E) — Medallion and Rate Card not surrendered when required

Fine (published)

$100 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-33(b)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Unreadable rate card or damaged medallion not replaced

Old owner rule 1-33(c) required owners to immediately turn in an unreadable rate card or a damaged medallion to the TLC for replacement. The old schedule issued a notice to correct within 10 days; not fixing it became a violation of rule 1-68(a). Today the rule is §58-11(b).

Replaced by §58-11(B) — Damaged medallion or unreadable Rate Card not turned in for replacement

Former TLC Rule 1-33(c)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Unclear code – possibly the driver rule against separate fares on shared rides

This code reads as 1-34(b) of the old owner rules, but Section 1-34 was "Reserved" (no text) in the 2004 and 2010 versions. Charges run 2000–2006. It may be a mistyped driver rule 2-34(b), which barred collecting separate fares from riders sharing a cab. That is not confirmed; check the summons.

Former TLC Rule 1-34 ([Reserved])TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Unclear code – possibly the driver rule on giving correct change

This code reads as 1-34(c) of the old owner rules, a section that was "Reserved" in 2004 and 2010. It may be a mistyped driver rule 2-34(c), which required drivers to give correct change. Only 3 charges exist (1999–2007), and the meaning cannot be confirmed.

Former TLC Rule 1-34 ([Reserved])TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Unclear code – possibly the driver rule against asking for a tip

This code reads as 1-34(d) of the old owner rules, but Section 1-34 had no text ("Reserved"). It may be a mistyped driver rule 2-34(d), which barred asking passengers for a tip. One charge exists (2007); the meaning is not confirmed.

Former TLC Rule 1-34 ([Reserved])TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Required taxicab markings missing

Old owner rule 1-35(a) required the TLC-approved markings on every taxicab. In the 2004 text that meant "NYC Taxi" and the medallion number on both rear doors; by 2010 it meant the approved logo, rate-of-fare, medallion-number and checkerboard decals. Stand-by vehicles showed their SBV number instead. Today the rule is §58-32(a).

Replaced by §58-32(a)

Fine (published)

$75 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-35(a)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Unauthorized lettering, emblem or advertising on taxicab exterior

Old owner rule 1-35(b) barred any lettering, emblem or advertising on a taxicab's outside, windows or exterior accessories unless the TLC allowed it. The listed exceptions were the required markings, inscriptions allowed by the TLC marking specifications, and TLC-authorized advertising. Allowed markings had to be kept in good condition. Today the rule is §58-32(c).

Replaced by §58-32(C) — Unauthorized lettering, advertising or markings on the taxi exterior

Fine (published)

$25 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-35(b)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Rate-of-fare marking on the taxicab exterior

This code cites paragraph (1) of old owner rule 1-35(b), the list of markings allowed on a taxicab's outside. In the 2004 text, paragraph (1) was the legal rate of fare. Charges are from 1992–1996, so the code was probably used for a missing or wrong rate-of-fare display, but the 1990s wording is not online to confirm it.

Replaced by §58-32(C) — Unauthorized lettering, advertising or markings on the taxi exterior

Former TLC Rule 1-35(b)(1)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

"NYC Taxi" and medallion number marking on exterior

This code cites paragraph (2) of old owner rule 1-35(b). In the 2004 text, paragraph (2) allowed (and the marking rules required) the words "NYC Taxi" and the medallion number on the cab, or "SBV" for stand-by vehicles. Charges are from 1992–1996, likely for wrong or missing markings, but the 1990s wording is not online.

Replaced by §58-32(C) — Unauthorized lettering, advertising or markings on the taxi exterior

Former TLC Rule 1-35(b)(2)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

Exterior inscription not as allowed by TLC marking specifications

Old owner rule 1-35(b)(3) (2004 numbering) allowed only the inscriptions permitted or required by the rules or the TLC's Marking Specifications for Taxicabs on a cab's exterior. A charge means a marking was unauthorized or did not follow those specifications. Today the rule is §58-32(c).

Replaced by §58-32(C) — Unauthorized lettering, advertising or markings on the taxi exterior

Fine (published)

$25 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-35(b)(3)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

Taxicab markings or advertising not kept in good condition

This code cites paragraph (4) of old owner rule 1-35(b). In the 2004 text, paragraph (4) allowed TLC-authorized advertising and ended with the rule that all inscriptions and advertising must be kept in good condition. This was a common charge (about 5,400), most likely for peeling, faded or damaged markings or ads. Today that duty is §58-32(d).

Replaced by §58-32(D) — Required taxi markings not kept in good condition

Fine (published)

$25 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-35(b)(4)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

Accessible-taxicab insignia missing or wrong

Old owner rule 1-35(b)(5), added around 2009, required accessible (wheelchair) taxicabs to show TLC-designed insignia on both sides (on the C- or D-pillars) and on the middle of the hood, so riders can spot an accessible cab. A charge means the insignia was missing or in the wrong place. Only one charge exists (2009).

Replaced by §58-32(c)(3)

Fine (published)

$75 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-35(b)(5)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Unauthorized advertising or notice inside the taxicab

Old owner rule 1-35(c) barred owners from displaying any advertising or notice inside a taxicab that the rules or the TLC marking specifications did not allow, unless the TLC approved it. The 2010 text allowed credit card logos and ads on the passenger screen. A charge means an unapproved sign or ad was posted inside. Today the rule is §58-32(f).

Replaced by §58-32(f)

Fine (published)

$50 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-35(c)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Unapproved emblem on the taxicab exterior

Old owner rule 1-35(d) allowed only emblems identifying the owner, an owners' association, a drivers' union or the car maker on a taxicab's outside, following the marking specifications, with no more than two of the same emblem. The schedule treated this as a 10-day notice to correct; failing to fix it became a violation of rule 1-68(a). Today see §58-32(b).

Replaced by §58-32(b)

Former TLC Rule 1-35(d)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Taxicab marking or advertising rule dropped in the 1990s (part E)

This code cites subsection (e) of old owner rule 1-35 (markings and advertising). The 2004 and 2010 texts end at (d), and all charges are from 1992 to 1997, so (e) belonged to an earlier version that is not online. It concerned taxicab markings or advertising; the summons should describe what was wrong.

Replaced by §58-32

Former TLC Rule 1-35(e)TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Taxicab marking or advertising rule dropped in the 1990s (part F)

This code cites subsection (f) of old owner rule 1-35 (markings and advertising). Charges date from 1992–1996; by 2004 the section had only (a)–(d), so the earlier wording is not available online. It was a marking or advertising requirement for medallion owners.

Replaced by §58-32

Former TLC Rule 1-35(f)TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

Rate-of-fare inscription not as specified

Section 1-36 of the old owner rules was a table of required taxicab markings. Row (a) was the rate of fare: in the 2004 version, painted or decal on both front doors with minimum letter sizes; by 2010, rate-of-fare decals on both rear doors. A charge means the fare inscription was missing, wrong or the wrong size. The schedule lists no separate fine for §1-36.

Replaced by §58-32(I) — Taxi markings not as shown in the TLC marking specifications

Former TLC Rule 1-36(a)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

"NYC Taxi" and medallion number on rear doors not as specified

Row (b) of the old owner marking table (§1-36) required "NYC Taxi" (2-inch letters) and the medallion number (3-inch letters) on both rear doors in the 2004 version; in 2010 row (b) became the taxicab logo decals on the front doors. Charges run 1992–2009. The schedule lists no separate fine for §1-36.

Replaced by §58-32(I) — Taxi markings not as shown in the TLC marking specifications

Former TLC Rule 1-36(b)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

Medallion number on roof light not as specified

Row (c) of the old owner marking table (§1-36) required the medallion number on the front and rear of the roof light, in letters 2¾ to 3 inches high and ½ inch thick. A charge means the roof-light number was missing or the wrong size. One charge exists (1995).

Replaced by §58-32(I) — Taxi markings not as shown in the TLC marking specifications

Former TLC Rule 1-36(c)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

"Owner-Driver" sign not as specified

Row (e) of the old owner marking table (§1-36) allowed an optional "Owner-Driver" inscription, within size and placement limits, and banned detachable signs hanging from door frames. A charge means the sign broke those limits. One charge exists (1995).

Replaced by §58-32(I) — Taxi markings not as shown in the TLC marking specifications

Former TLC Rule 1-36(e)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

Medallion number missing from back of front seat

Row (g) of the old owner marking table (§1-36) required the medallion number inside the cab on the back of the front seat, at least 3 inches tall, in a color that contrasts with the seat, no more than 2 inches below the top of the seat. Passengers use it to identify the cab. Today it is row (f) of the §58-32(i) table.

Replaced by §58-32(I) — Taxi markings not as shown in the TLC marking specifications

Former TLC Rule 1-36(g)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

Passenger information sign missing or misplaced

Row (h) of the old owner marking table (§1-36) required a passenger information sign, about 12 by 6 inches, with the information the TLC chairman required, on the back of the front seat or on the partition where back-seat riders can see it. A charge means the sign was missing or not visible. Today it is row (g) of the §58-32(i) table.

Replaced by §58-32(I) — Taxi markings not as shown in the TLC marking specifications

Former TLC Rule 1-36(h)TLC Owner Rules, Chapter 1 (2004 copy, Wayback Machine)

Owner had no active E-Z Pass account — another spelling of §1-37A (Owner had no active E-Z Pass account).

Owner had no active E-Z Pass account

Old owner rule 1-37(a) required every medallion owner to take part in the E-Z Pass New York program: keep a current MTA Bridges and Tunnels account with enough balance, and have at least one E-Z Pass tag for each medallion. The license was suspended until the owner complied. Today the rule is §58-27(a).

Replaced by §58-27(A) — No EZ-Pass account maintained for the taxi

Fine (published)

$100 and suspension until compliance (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-37(a)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Taxicab without an E-Z Pass tag

Old owner rule 1-37(b) required owners to equip every taxicab with an MTA E-Z Pass tag, mounted as the MTA requires, unless the driver chose to use their own tag. This was a common charge when an officer found a cab with no tag. The license was suspended until the owner complied. Today the rule is §58-27(b).

Replaced by §58-27(B) — Taxi not equipped with an EZ-Pass tag or account short of funds

Fine (published)

$100 and suspension until compliance (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-37(b)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Owner charged driver more than the E-Z Pass toll

Old owner rule 1-37(c) let an owner be repaid by the driver for discounted E-Z Pass tolls used during the shift (or take it from the driver's replenishment account), but the owner could not make the driver pay more than the E-Z Pass discount toll amount. A charge means the owner overcharged the driver for tolls. Today see §58-27(d).

Replaced by §58-27(d)(1)

Fine (published)

$250 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-37(c)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Unknown E-Z Pass subsection

This code points to subsection (d) of old owner rule 1-37 (E-Z Pass required), but the 2004 and 2010 texts only have (a) to (c). It may be a mistyped driver rule 2-27(d), which required drivers to have and use an E-Z Pass tag, or another E-Z Pass rule. That cannot be confirmed; check the summons.

Replaced by §58-27 — EZ-Pass requirements for taxi owners (section not specified)

Former TLC Rule 1-37 (no subsection (d) in the published text)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Taxicab without the liability insurance the law requires

Old owner rule 1-40(a) required medallion owners to follow New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law and Insurance Law on liability insurance (by bond or policy) and all other insurance the law requires. The owner had to appear at the hearing. Today the rule is §58-13(a).

Replaced by §58-13(A) — Taxi not covered by required liability insurance

Fine (published)

$150–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-40(a)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Proof of insurance not given to the TLC at renewal

Old owner rule 1-40(b) required owners, when renewing the taxicab license each year, to give the TLC the insurance company's name and address and the policy number for each cab, with proof of coverage. Renewal depended on it. Today the rule is §58-13(b).

Replaced by §58-13(B) — Proof of insurance not given with the renewal application

Fine (published)

$100 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-40(b)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Accident not reported to insurer or the TLC

Old owner rule 1-40(c) required owners to report accidents: (1) right away, in writing, to the insurance company when the policy requires it, and (2) right away, in writing, to the TLC for any accident that must be reported to the DMV, plus a copy of the DMV report within 10 days. This code cites the subdivision without the paragraph. Today see §58-13(e).

Replaced by §58-13(e)

Former TLC Rule 1-40(c)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Accident not reported to the insurance company

Old owner rule 1-40(c)(1) required the medallion owner to report in writing, right away, to the insurance carrier every accident involving the taxicab that must be reported to the carrier. The owner had to appear at the hearing. Today the rule is §58-13(e)(1).

Replaced by §58-13(E)(1) — Taxi collision not reported to the insurance company

Fine (published)

$500–$1,000 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-40(c)(1)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Accident not reported to the TLC

Old owner rule 1-40(c)(2) required owners to report in writing to the TLC right away every taxicab accident that must be reported to the DMV, and to give the TLC a copy of the DMV report within 10 days of its due date. The penalty grew each day and included suspension until the report was filed. Today the rule is §58-13(e)(2).

Replaced by §58-13(e)(2)

Fine (published)

$150 plus $25 per day thereafter and suspension until compliance (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-40(c)(2)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Insurance below TLC minimum amounts

Old owner rule 1-40(d) required each taxicab to carry insurance of at least $200,000 per person for no-fault expenses and at least $100,000/$300,000 liability for injury or death (2010 text). A charge means the cab's coverage was below these minimums. The license was suspended until fixed. Today the rule is §58-13(d)(1), with different amounts.

Replaced by §58-13(d)(1)

Fine (published)

$350 and suspension until compliance (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-40(d)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Owner insurance rule dropped in the early 1990s (wording not available)

This code cites subsection (e) of old owner rule 1-40 (insurance coverage). The 2004 and 2010 texts end at (d), and the 4 charges are from 1992–1993, so (e) belonged to an earlier version that is not online. It was an insurance requirement for medallion owners.

Replaced by §58-13

Former TLC Rule 1-40(e)TLC Old Rules page (old chapters 1–16)

No double-shift insurance on a cab driven more than one shift

Old owner rule 1-41(a) required independent owners running their taxicab more than one shift a day, and all fleets and mini-fleets, to keep double-shift insurance coverage at all times. The owner had to appear at the hearing. Today the rule is §58-13(d)(2).

Replaced by §58-13(d)(2)

Fine (published)

$50–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-41(a)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

TLC not told of insurance cancellation or change

Old owner rule 1-42(a) required owners to notify the TLC in writing within 72 hours of getting notice that the required liability insurance was cancelled, or of a change of insurance company or policy number. Today the rule is §58-13(c).

Replaced by §58-13(c)

Fine (published)

$100 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-42(a)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Medallion not surrendered when insurance ended

Old owner rule 1-42(b) said an owner told that liability insurance would end had to turn in the rate card and medallion to the TLC by the end date, unless the owner showed proof of new insurance starting that same day. This keeps uninsured taxicabs off the road. Today the rule is §58-13(f).

Replaced by §58-13(f)

Fine (published)

$50 (old owner penalty schedule, §1-86)

Former TLC Rule 1-42(b)TLC Old Rules, Chapter 1 – Taxicab Owners (Dec. 2010 text)

Owner not complying with workers' compensation law

A medallion owner must follow all New York workers' compensation laws for the drivers of the cab. This charge says the owner did not, for example by not carrying required coverage. It was written to the owner, not the driver. Today the same duty is in Chapter 58, §58-14(a).

Replaced by §58-14(a)

Fine (published)

$25 for each day in violation (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-43(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

No workers' compensation certificate on file with the TLC

The owner had to keep a current Certificate of Workers' Compensation Coverage, or a valid exemption, on file with the TLC. This charge means the TLC's file was missing or out of date. It was written to the medallion owner. The current version of this rule is §58-14(b).

Replaced by §58-14(b)

Fine (published)

$200 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-43(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Dispatching a taxi from the street in a way that blocks traffic

An owner (usually a garage or fleet) must not send cabs out from a public street or sidewalk area if doing so blocks people walking, blocks traffic, or bothers the public. This charge is about how the garage dispatches cabs, not how a driver drives. The rule now lives in §58-28(d).

Replaced by §58-28(d)

Fine (published)

$100 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-44(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Fleet or agent business premises not meeting TLC requirements

Agents, owners who lease cabs out by the shift, and owners with a big stake in several medallions had to keep a real business location zoned for business, with parking space for cabs, office space for records, weekday 9-to-5 hours, and an address and phone on file. This code cites the whole subdivision without naming which part was missing. Today see §58-17.

Replaced by §58-17

Former TLC Rule 1-45(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Not enough off-street parking space for the fleet's cabs

A fleet, agent or large owner had to have off-street space at or near its business to store the lesser of 25 cabs or a set share of the cabs it leased out (half of daily/shift cabs plus 5% of longer leases). This charge says that parking space was missing or too small. The current version is §58-17(b)(1).

Replaced by §58-17(b)(1)

Fine (published)

Suspension until the condition is corrected (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-45(a)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

No proper office space for keeping required records

The business premises had to include enough office space to run the business, with all records the TLC requires (such as trip sheets and driver records) kept there. This charge says the office space was missing or not adequate. It was written to the fleet, agent or owner. Today see §58-17(b)(2).

Replaced by §58-17(b)(2)

Fine (published)

Suspension until the condition is corrected (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-45(a)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Business not open regular weekday hours

A fleet, agent or large medallion owner had to keep regular business hours, including 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every weekday. This charge says the business was not open during those hours, for example when TLC staff came by. The current version is §58-17(c).

Replaced by §58-17(c)

Fine (published)

$100 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-45(a)(3) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Taxi operated for hire by a driver without a valid hack license

No yellow cab could carry passengers unless the person driving had a current, valid taxicab driver's (hack) license with them. This is the owner's version of the charge: the medallion owner is cited because their cab was out working with an unlicensed or expired driver. The current rule is §58-12(d)(1).

Replaced by §58-12(D)(1) — Owner let someone without a valid TLC license drive the taxi for hire

Fine (published)

$100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-46(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner let an unlicensed person drive the cab outside the allowed exceptions

An owner could let someone without a hack license move the cab only in narrow cases: driving to or from inspection or repairs, off-duty light on with a signed trip record and rear doors locked, the person holding a regular driver's license, and no suspended or revoked hack license. This charge says those conditions were not met. Today see §58-12(d)(2).

Replaced by §58-12(D)(2) — Unlicensed person drove the taxi outside the allowed exceptions

Fine (published)

$100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-46(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Unlicensed person drove the cab not going to inspection or repairs

Under the old owner rules, a person without a hack license could drive a cab only when it was going to or from the TLC inspection facility or a repair shop (plus the other listed conditions). This code points to that first condition, meaning the cab was being driven by an unlicensed person for some other purpose. Today see §58-12(d)(2).

Replaced by §58-12(D)(2) — Unlicensed person drove the taxi outside the allowed exceptions

Fine (published)

$100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (penalty listed for all of §1-46(b)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-46(b)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Unlicensed person drove cab without off-duty light, signed trip record or locked doors

When someone without a hack license moved a cab, the off-duty light had to be on, a current trip record signed by the owner and marked "Off-Duty" with the reason had to be in the cab, and the rear doors had to be locked. This code says one of those safeguards was missing. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-12(d)(2).

Replaced by §58-12(D)(2) — Unlicensed person drove the taxi outside the allowed exceptions

Fine (published)

$100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (penalty listed for all of §1-46(b)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-46(b)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Cab driven by a person with no valid driver's license

Even when moving a cab off duty, the person behind the wheel had to hold a regular license to drive a motor vehicle. This code says the owner let someone drive the cab who was not licensed to drive at all. It was written to the medallion owner. The current rule is §58-12(d)(2).

Replaced by §58-12(D)(2) — Unlicensed person drove the taxi outside the allowed exceptions

Fine (published)

$100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (penalty listed for all of §1-46(b)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-46(b)(3) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner let a driver with a suspended or revoked hack license drive

An owner could never let a person whose taxicab driver's license was suspended or revoked drive the cab, even off duty. This charge says the cab was driven by someone in that situation. It was one of the more common owner charges and was written to the medallion owner, not the driver. Today see §58-12(d)(2).

Replaced by §58-12(D)(2) — Unlicensed person drove the taxi outside the allowed exceptions

Fine (published)

$100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (penalty listed for all of §1-46(b)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-46(b)(4) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner allowed a lessee to sublease the taxi — another spelling of §1-47B (Owner allowed a lessee to sublease the taxi).

Driver not authorized on the rate card (driver of record)

An owner could let a driver use the cab only if the TLC had written that driver's name on the cab's rate card (and the lease had not expired), or had marked the rate card "Unspecified Drivers." This charge says someone drove who was not authorized that way. It was written to the owner. The 2011 rules kept this as §58-20(b)(1), but the current rules no longer have it.

Fine (published)

Suspension until compliance, plus $75–$150 (1st), $150–$300 (2nd), $300–$500 (3rd within 24 months) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-47(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Driver not named on the rate card, or lease past its end date

When a cab ran with named drivers, each driver's name had to be entered on the rate card by the TLC, and a lease driver could not keep driving after the lease end date shown on the card. This code says a driver was working who was not listed, or whose lease had run out. It was written to the medallion owner. This rate-card rule is not in the current rules.

Fine (published)

Suspension until compliance, plus $75–$150 (1st), $150–$300 (2nd), $300–$500 (3rd within 24 months) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-47(a)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Cab used by unnamed drivers without "Unspecified Drivers" status

An owner who wanted any licensed driver to use the cab (not only named drivers) needed the TLC to enter "Unspecified Drivers" on the rate card. This code says the cab was being used by drivers who were not named, without that status in place. It was written to the owner. This rate-card rule is not in the current rules.

Fine (published)

Suspension until compliance, plus $75–$150 (1st), $150–$300 (2nd), $300–$500 (3rd within 24 months) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-47(a)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner allowed a lessee to sublease the taxi

A driver who leased a cab could not lease it on to someone else. This charge says the owner allowed (or did not stop) a lessee from subleasing the taxi to another person. It was written to the medallion owner. The current leasing rule, §58-21(a), still bans this kind of sublease.

Replaced by §58-21(a)

Fine (published)

Suspension until compliance, plus $75–$150 (1st), $150–$300 (2nd), $300–$500 (3rd within 24 months) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-47(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not keep accurate records of the driver for each shift

The owner had to keep accurate records showing who drove the cab on every shift. This charge says those shift records were missing or wrong, for example when the TLC asked who was driving at a certain time. It was written to the owner. The current rule is §58-24(a).

Replaced by §58-24(A) — No accurate record of who drove each shift

Fine (published)

$250 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-47(c) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

No current driver authorization statement on file

Every owner had to keep a current "driver authorization statement" on file with the TLC, saying whether the cab would be driven by named drivers of record (including the owner) or by unspecified drivers. This charge says that statement was missing or out of date. The 2011 rules kept this as §58-20(b)(2); the current rules no longer have it.

Fine (published)

$250–$500 and suspension until compliance (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-47(d) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Driver authorization statement for named drivers missing or out of date

This points to the first choice in the driver authorization statement: running the cab with named drivers of record (including, if it applied, the owner or the corporation's officers). The charge means the statement on file did not properly list the named drivers. It was written to the owner. This filing is not required by the current rules.

Fine (published)

$250–$500 and suspension until compliance (penalty listed for §1-47(d)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-47(d)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Driver authorization statement not filed before a lessee took the cab

If an owner leased to named drivers, the owner had to file a driver authorization statement for each lessee, in person or by power of attorney and signed by both sides, before the lessee took the cab. It had to list the lease date, both parties, the medallion and plate, the lease term, insurance carriers, any agent, and the charges. This charge says that was not done.

Fine (published)

$250–$500 and suspension until compliance (old §1-86 penalty schedule, 2010 version)

Former TLC Rule 1-48(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Lease filing missing the date the lease was signed

The driver authorization statement an owner filed for each named lessee had to include the date the lease was signed. This code points to that item, meaning the statement was missing it or it was wrong. It was written to the owner. This filing is not required by the current rules; leases are now covered by §58-21.

Fine (published)

$250–$500 and suspension until compliance (penalty listed for §1-48(a)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule, 2010 version)

Former TLC Rule 1-48(a)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Lease filing missing names, addresses or tax ID numbers

The driver authorization statement had to give the names and addresses of the owner (lessor) and the driver (lessee), and their Social Security or federal tax ID numbers. This code says that part of the filing was missing or wrong. It was written to the owner. Leases are now covered by §58-21.

Fine (published)

$250–$500 and suspension until compliance (penalty listed for §1-48(a)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule, 2010 version)

Former TLC Rule 1-48(a)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Lease filing missing medallion, plate or vehicle ID details

The driver authorization statement had to list the medallion number and license plate of the leased cab, its vehicle identification number (VIN) and its titled owner. This code says those vehicle details were missing or wrong in the filing. It was written to the owner. Leases are now covered by §58-21.

Fine (published)

$250–$500 and suspension until compliance (penalty listed for §1-48(a)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule, 2010 version)

Former TLC Rule 1-48(a)(3) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Lease filing missing the term of the lease

The driver authorization statement had to state the term (length) of the lease. This code says the term was left out or did not match. It was written to the owner, not the driver. Leases are now covered by §58-21, which requires every lease to state its start and end.

Fine (published)

$250–$500 and suspension until compliance (penalty listed for §1-48(a)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule, 2010 version)

Former TLC Rule 1-48(a)(4) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not tell the TLC within 48 hours that a lease ended

When a lease reported to the TLC (or its renewal) ended for any reason, the owner had to notify the TLC in writing within 48 hours, unless excused. This charge says that notice was late or never sent. It was written to the owner. Leases are now covered by §58-21.

Fine (published)

$100 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-48(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010