Old taxicab owner rules (medallion owners)

Unspecified-driver filing missing master lease or insurance proof

An owner who chose to run a cab with unspecified drivers had to file, along with the driver authorization statement, a copy of the master lease, employment agreement or union contract, plus proof of insurance covering unnamed drivers. This charge says those papers were not filed. It was written to the owner.

Fine (published)

$250–$500 and suspension until compliance (old §1-86 penalty schedule, 2004 version)

Former TLC Rule 1-49(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), 2004 copy (Wayback Machine)

Rate card entries for the owner's driver choices

This subdivision says the TLC will enter the owner's driver choices on the rate card: named drivers of record and lease end dates, or "Unspecified Drivers." It describes what the TLC does, and the old penalty schedule lists no penalty for §1-50. A charge under it most likely means the rate card did not match how the cab was actually being driven (see also §1-47).

Former TLC Rule 1-50(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Leasing a taxi without following the owner rules

An owner could lease a cab to a licensed taxi driver, or to several licensed drivers on different shifts or days, only while following the leasing rules. Whatever the lease said, the owner stayed responsible for obeying all laws and rules for owners. The old schedule lists no separate penalty for §1-50. Leasing is now covered by §58-21(a).

Replaced by §58-21(a)

Former TLC Rule 1-50(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner required a driver to work more than 12 hours straight

An owner could not require a driver to drive one or more cabs for more than 12 hours in a row. This charge says the owner (or garage) made a driver work a longer shift. It is a safety rule against driver fatigue and was written to the owner. The current rule is §58-20(a).

Replaced by §58-20(a)

Fine (published)

$50 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-51(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

No insurance card in the taxi — another spelling of §1-52A4 (No insurance card in the taxi).

Required papers missing from the taxi

While a cab was working, it had to carry the driver's trip sheet, the driver's hack license, the rate card in its frame, an insurance card (unless self-insured), and all required notices. This code cites the whole list without saying which item was missing. It was written to the medallion owner. The current list is in §58-33(a).

Replaced by §58-33(a)

Fine (published)

$25 for each missing item (1)–(4), no more than $75 in total; for missing notices, a notice to correct within 10 days (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-52(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

No driver's trip sheet in the taxi

The driver's written trip record, called the "trip sheet," had to be in the cab while it was working. After cabs got the taxicab technology system (about 2008), a paper trip sheet was needed only when that system was down for up to 48 hours after a reported failure. This charge says the trip sheet was missing. It was written to the owner.

Replaced by §58-33(A)(4) — Required item missing: posted notices or trip-record means

Fine (published)

$25 for each missing item, no more than $75 in total (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-52(a)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Driver's hack license not in the taxi

The taxicab driver's license had to be in the cab, in its frame, whenever the cab was working for hire. This is the owner's version of the charge, written to the medallion owner when the license was not there. The current version is §58-33(a)(1).

Replaced by §58-33(A)(1) — Driver's TLC license not displayed in the license frame

Fine (published)

$25 for each missing item, no more than $75 in total (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-52(a)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Rate card not in its frame in the taxi

The cab's rate card had to be in its frame, next to the frame for the driver's license, whenever the cab was working. This charge says the rate card was missing or not displayed. It was written to the medallion owner. The current list of items required in a cab, §58-33(a), no longer includes the rate card.

Replaced by §58-33(a)

Fine (published)

$25 for each missing item, no more than $75 in total (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-52(a)(3) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

No insurance card in the taxi

The cab had to carry an insurance card or a copy of it while working, unless the owner was self-insured and that was noted on the rate card. This charge says the insurance card was not in the cab. It was written to the owner. The current version is §58-33(a)(2).

Replaced by §58-33(A)(2) — Required item missing: Rate Card (to 2016) or insurance card

Fine (published)

$25 for each missing item, no more than $75 in total (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-52(a)(4) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Required notices not posted in the taxi

All notices the TLC required to be posted in the cab had to be there while it was working (for clean-air cabs, this included a notice to rear passengers). This charge says a required notice was missing. Under the old rules it led first to a notice to correct within 10 days; not fixing it became a §1-68(a) violation. Today see §58-33(a)(3).

Replaced by §58-33(A)(3) — Required item missing: insurance card (to 2016) or posted notices

Fine (published)

Notice to correct within 10 days (failure to comply is a §1-68(a) violation) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-52(a)(5) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Probably a missing-item charge from the required-papers rule

Section 1-52 (items required to be in the taxi) has only a subdivision (a) in the 2004 and 2010 texts, so "(b)" does not match a real subsection. It was most likely meant as §1-52(a): a required paper (trip sheet, hack license, rate card, insurance card or notice) was missing from the cab. It was written to the owner.

Replaced by §58-33(a)

Former TLC Rule 1-52(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Old owner trip-record rule (repealed before 2004)

This code points to §1-53(a) of the old taxicab owner rules. The section was titled "Trip Records" and was repealed before 2004, so its exact text is not online. It dealt with the owner's duties for drivers' trip records (trip sheets). OATH shows it used about 1992–1999. Trip records are now covered by §58-22.

Former TLC Rule 1-53(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Old owner trip-record rule, paragraph (1) (repealed before 2004)

This code points to §1-53(a), paragraph (1), of the old taxicab owner rules. The section was titled "Trip Records" and was repealed before 2004, so its exact text is not online. It dealt with the owner's duties for drivers' trip records (trip sheets). OATH shows it used about 1992–2006. We can't say exactly what paragraph (1) required. Trip records are now covered by §58-22.

Former TLC Rule 1-53(a)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Old owner trip-record rule, paragraph (2) (repealed before 2004)

This code points to §1-53(a), paragraph (2), of the old taxicab owner rules. The section was titled "Trip Records" and was repealed before 2004, so its exact text is not online. It dealt with the owner's duties for drivers' trip records (trip sheets). OATH shows it used about 1992–1996. We can't say exactly what paragraph (2) required. Trip records are now covered by §58-22.

Former TLC Rule 1-53(a)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Old owner trip-record rule, paragraph (3) (repealed before 2004)

This code points to §1-53(a), paragraph (3), of the old taxicab owner rules. The section was titled "Trip Records" and was repealed before 2004, so its exact text is not online. It dealt with the owner's duties for drivers' trip records (trip sheets). OATH shows it used about 1992–1998. We can't say exactly what paragraph (3) required. Trip records are now covered by §58-22.

Former TLC Rule 1-53(a)(3) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Old owner trip-record rule, paragraph (4) (repealed before 2004)

This code points to §1-53(a), paragraph (4), of the old taxicab owner rules. The section was titled "Trip Records" and was repealed before 2004, so its exact text is not online. It dealt with the owner's duties for drivers' trip records (trip sheets). OATH shows it used about 1992–1996. We can't say exactly what paragraph (4) required. Trip records are now covered by §58-22.

Former TLC Rule 1-53(a)(4) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Old owner trip-record rule, paragraph (5) (repealed before 2004)

This code points to §1-53(a), paragraph (5), of the old taxicab owner rules. The section was titled "Trip Records" and was repealed before 2004, so its exact text is not online. It dealt with the owner's duties for drivers' trip records (trip sheets). OATH shows it used about 1992–1996. We can't say exactly what paragraph (5) required. Trip records are now covered by §58-22.

Former TLC Rule 1-53(a)(5) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Old owner rule on completing the work shift, subdivision (a) (repealed)

This code points to §1-54(a) of the old taxicab owner rules. The section was titled "Completion of the Workshift" and was repealed before 2004, so its exact text is not online. It covered what had to happen when a driver's shift ended. OATH shows it used about 1992–1996. We can't say exactly what subdivision (a) required.

Former TLC Rule 1-54(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Old owner rule on completing the work shift, subdivision (b) (repealed)

This code points to §1-54(b) of the old taxicab owner rules, a section titled "Completion of the Workshift" that was repealed before 2004. Its text is not online. It dealt with the owner's duties at the end of a driver's shift. OATH shows it used mostly in 1992–1995 (48 of 57 charges in 1995). We can't say exactly what subdivision (b) required.

Former TLC Rule 1-54(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Passenger lost property not handled as required

Lost property found in a cab had to be taken quickly to the police precinct where the garage was located (unless it could be returned to its owner soon), and the owner had to tell the TLC. This code cites the lost-property rule without naming which step was missed. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-28(a)–(b).

Replaced by §58-28(A) — Passenger lost property not taken to the police

Former TLC Rule 1-55(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Lost property not taken to the police precinct

Passenger property found in the cab had to be taken without delay to the police precinct where the garage is, unless it could be returned to its rightful owner within a reasonable time. This charge says that did not happen. It was written to the owner. The current version is §58-28(a).

Replaced by §58-28(A) — Passenger lost property not taken to the police

Fine (published)

$25–$250 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-55(a)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not tell the TLC about lost property taken to police

After lost property was taken to a police precinct, the owner had to promptly tell the TLC about it. This charge says the owner did not report it. It was written to the owner. The current version is §58-28(b).

Replaced by §58-28(B) — TLC not told about lost property taken to the police

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-55(a)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner's address or phone not kept current with the TLC

Owners had to keep a mailing address, a personal address and phone, and a 24-hour contact number on file, report address changes in person within 72 hours, and answer TLC calls within 48 hours. This code cites the subdivision without saying which part. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-23, §58-25(a) and §58-15(i)(2).

Replaced by §58-23

Former TLC Rule 1-55(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

No mailing or personal address and phone on file with the TLC

Each owner had to keep a mailing address and their own personal address and direct phone number on file with the TLC. An agent's address or another indirect contact did not count. This charge says that information was missing or out of date. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-23.

Replaced by §58-23(a)

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-55(b)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Address change not reported in person within 72 hours

An owner who changed their office of record or mailing address had to come to the TLC in person, with the rate card of every cab they owned, within 72 hours (not counting weekends and holidays). This charge says that was not done on time. TLC notices sent to the old address still counted as delivered. Today see §58-25(a).

Replaced by §58-25(a)

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-55(b)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

No 24-hour contact phone number on file

An owner had to keep a phone number on file (with an answering machine), a pager, an answering service or similar, so the TLC could reach them 24 hours a day. This charge says no working contact number was on file. It was written to the owner. The current version is §58-23(b).

Replaced by §58-23(B) — No 24-hour contact phone number on file with TLC

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-55(b)(3) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not report a criminal conviction

An owner, including a partner or a corporate officer or shareholder, had to tell the TLC right away, in writing, about any felony or misdemeanor conviction, with a certified copy of the court's certificate of disposition. This charge says that report was not made. The current version is §58-15(g).

Replaced by §58-15(g)

Fine (published)

$50–$250 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-55(c) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Replacement license plates not reported within 48 hours

When an owner got replacement New York plates for lost or stolen ones, they had to tell the TLC within 48 hours (not counting weekends and holidays). This charge says that report was late or missing. The old penalty was a notice to correct within 10 days. The current version is §58-11(f).

Replaced by §58-11(F) — Replacement license plates not reported to TLC within 48 hours

Fine (published)

Notice to correct within 10 days (failure to comply is a §1-68(a) violation) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-55(d) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Lost or stolen medallion or rate card not reported within 48 hours

If a medallion or rate card was stolen, lost or destroyed, the owner had to notify both the TLC and the police within 48 hours (not counting weekends and holidays), and give any affidavit or police receipt number required. This charge says that did not happen in time. Today see §58-11(c).

Replaced by §58-11(c)

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-55(e) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Found medallion or rate card not reported within 24 hours

If a medallion or rate card that had been reported lost or stolen turned up again, the owner had to tell the TLC and the police within 24 hours (not counting weekends and holidays). This charge says that report was not made. The current version is §58-11(d).

Replaced by §58-11(d)

Fine (published)

$200 for a first violation; $350–$500 for a second or later violation within 36 months (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-55(f) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Lost, stolen or destroyed taximeter not reported

If a cab's taximeter was lost, stolen or damaged beyond repair, the owner had to notify the TLC and the police within 48 hours (not counting weekends and holidays) and give any affidavit the TLC asked for. This charge says that report was not made. The current version is §58-25(b).

Replaced by §58-25(B) — Lost, stolen or destroyed taximeter not reported within 48 hours

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-55(g) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Fleet did not keep three years of shift records

A fleet or mini-fleet owner had to keep, for three years, a written record of every shift for each cab: the driver's name and hack license number, the plate and medallion numbers, and the exact times the cab left and returned to the garage. This charge says those records were missing or incomplete. Today see §58-24(b).

Replaced by §58-24(b)

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-56(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not keep required business records for three years

Owners had to keep for three years drivers' trip records, money in and out of the taxi business, payments to drivers, mileage records, insurance records and anything else the TLC required. This code cites the list without naming the missing record. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-24(c).

Replaced by §58-24(c)

Fine (published)

$50 for each kind of record missing (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not keep drivers' trip records for three years

An owner had to keep drivers' trip records (paper trip sheets, or electronic trip records in later years) for three years. This charge says those records were not kept or could not be produced. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-24(c).

Replaced by §58-24(c)

Fine (published)

$50 for each kind of record missing (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(b)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not keep records of taxi income and spending

An owner had to keep, for three years, records of receipts and disbursements (money coming in and going out) from running the taxi. This charge says those financial records were missing. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-24(c).

Replaced by §58-24(c)

Fine (published)

$50 for each kind of record missing (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(b)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not keep records of payments to drivers

An owner had to keep, for three years, records of payments made to drivers. This charge says those payment records were missing or not produced. It was written to the medallion owner. Today see §58-24(c).

Replaced by §58-24(c)

Fine (published)

$50 for each kind of record missing (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(b)(3) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not keep a mileage record for each cab

An owner had to keep a mileage record for each vehicle for three years. This charge says the mileage records were missing. It was written to the owner, not the driver. Today see §58-24(c).

Replaced by §58-24(c)

Fine (published)

$50 for each kind of record missing (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(b)(4) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not keep workers' compensation insurance records

An owner had to keep, for three years, records of any workers' compensation insurance coverage. This charge says those records were missing. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-24(c).

Replaced by §58-24(c)

Fine (published)

$50 for each kind of record missing (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(b)(5) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not keep liability insurance records

An owner had to keep, for three years, records of the cab's liability insurance coverage. This charge says those insurance records were missing or not produced. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-24(c).

Replaced by §58-24(c)

Fine (published)

$50 for each kind of record missing (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(b)(6) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not keep other records the TLC requires

Besides the listed records, an owner had to keep for three years any other information the TLC required. This charge says such a required record was missing. It was written to the owner. Today see §58-24(c).

Replaced by §58-24(c)

Fine (published)

$50 for each kind of record missing (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(b)(7) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Probably a missing business record under the owner records rule

Section 1-56(b) lists only seven kinds of records in the 2004 and 2010 texts, so paragraph (9) does not match a known subsection. It most likely meant one of the record-keeping duties in §1-56(b): trip records, income and spending, driver payments, mileage, insurance, or other required records. It was written to the owner.

Replaced by §58-24(c)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(b)(9) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not give a driver copies of required records

If a driver needed records the owner kept (or copies) to show the TLC or another government agency, the owner had to make them available. This charge says the owner did not. It protects drivers who need proof of things like shifts or payments. Today see §58-24(d).

Replaced by §58-24(d)

Fine (published)

$50 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(c) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

False entries or erasures in trip records

An owner could not erase or blot out entries on trip records or other required records, and later could not knowingly send false information for the electronic trip record. Mistakes had to be corrected the approved way (a single line and initials, or a logged change). This charge says records were altered improperly. Today see §58-22(d).

Replaced by §58-22(d)

Fine (published)

$50 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(d)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Trip record rewritten without TLC approval

In the 2004 text, §1-56(d)(2) said an owner could not rewrite a trip record, in whole or in part, unless the TLC allowed it. This charge says a trip record was rewritten. It was written to the owner. Changes to trip records are now covered by §58-22(d).

Replaced by §58-22(d)

Fine (published)

$100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (old §1-86 penalty schedule, 2004 version)

Former TLC Rule 1-56(d)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), 2004 copy (Wayback Machine)

Owner did not collect drivers' trip sheets every week

The owner had to take the written trip records from each driver every week. After electronic trip records came in, this applied only when the cab's technology system was down. This charge says the owner did not collect the trip sheets. It was written to the owner. Trip records are now covered by §58-22.

Replaced by §58-22(c)(3)

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-56(e) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Drivers not designated as owner's agent for TLC defect notices

An owner had to name every driver of the cab as the owner's agent to receive TLC notices to fix defects in the cab, so handing the notice to the driver counted as serving the owner. This charge relates to that designation. The old penalty schedule lists no penalty for §1-57.

Former TLC Rule 1-57(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Old owner rule from before 2004, subdivision (a) (section later reserved)

This code points to §1-58(a) of the old taxicab owner rules. By 2004 section 1-58 was marked "Reserved" (empty), so the rule it once held was repealed and its text and title are not online. OATH shows it used about 1993–1995. We can't say what it required; it was a duty of the medallion owner.

Former TLC Rule 1-58(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Old owner rule from before 2004, subdivision (c) (section later reserved)

This code points to §1-58(c) of the old taxicab owner rules. By 2004 section 1-58 was empty ("Reserved"), so the rule was repealed and its text is not online. OATH shows about 340 charges, almost all from September 1995 to March 1996, which suggests a short enforcement push. We can't say what subdivision (c) required.

Former TLC Rule 1-58(c) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Stand-by vehicle used against the rules

Fleets could keep stand-by vehicles (about 10% of the fleet) to use only while a licensed cab was in for repairs or inspection, or for up to 30 days after it was stolen or retired. The medallion had to move to the stand-by car, and the SBV transfer form and SBV rate card had to be inside. This charge says one of those limits was broken. Today see §58-42.

Replaced by §58-42 — Stand-by vehicle rules (section not specified)

Fine (published)

$50–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-59(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Old stand-by vehicle rule, subdivision (b) (repealed)

This code points to §1-59(b), part of the old rule on stand-by vehicles (spare cars a fleet could use while a licensed cab was out of service). Subdivision (b) is shown as "Repealed" in the 2010 text and its earlier wording is not online. OATH shows it used about 2000–2003. Stand-by vehicles are now covered by §58-42.

Former TLC Rule 1-59(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)NYC TLC, Old TLC Rules (Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)

Owner did not comply with TLC rules, specifications or the law

A medallion owner had to follow the TLC's taxicab specifications, the marking specifications for taxicabs, the city's Administrative Code, and all other laws and rules for owners. It was the general "comply with the rules" charge and one of the most common owner charges. In OATH records it is almost always the only charge on the summons, so the summons itself should say what was wrong. Today see §58-16(a)(1).

Replaced by §58-16(A)(1) — Taxi owner did not comply with TLC rules and specifications

Fine (published)

$50 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-60(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner fraud or willful act against the public

While acting as an owner, a person could not commit or try to commit fraud, misrepresentation or theft against anyone, or any willful act against the public interest. This code cites the subdivision without naming which part. It was written to the owner and could lead to a long suspension or revocation. Today see §58-15(b)–(d).

Replaced by §58-15(B) — Fraud, misrepresentation or theft by a medallion owner

Former TLC Rule 1-60(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner fraud, misrepresentation or theft

While doing their job as an owner, a person could not commit or try to commit, alone or with others, any fraud, misrepresentation or larceny (theft) against a passenger, TLC staff, a public servant or anyone else. This is a serious charge that could lead to revocation. The current version is §58-15(b).

Replaced by §58-15(B) — Fraud, misrepresentation or theft by a medallion owner

Fine (published)

$350–$1,000 and/or suspension up to 60 days, or revocation (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-60(b)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner's willful act against the best interests of the public

An owner could not commit or try to commit any willful act, or willful failure to act, that harmed the public interest, even if no specific rule covered it. It was a catch-all conduct charge for owners. It could lead to suspension or revocation. Today see §58-15(c)–(d).

Replaced by §58-15(C) — Willful act of omission against the public interest

Fine (published)

$150–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days, or revocation (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-60(b)(2) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Taxi, garage or office used for an unlawful purpose

An owner could not use, or let anyone else use, the taxi, the garage or the office of record for any illegal purpose. This charge says that happened. It is a serious owner charge that could end in revocation. The current version is §58-16(d)(1).

Replaced by §58-16(d)(1)

Fine (published)

$350–$1,000 and/or suspension up to 30 days, or revocation (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-60(c) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner hid evidence of a crime

An owner could not hide any evidence of a crime connected with the taxi, the garage or the office of record. This charge says the owner concealed such evidence. It could lead to revocation. The current version is §58-16(d)(2).

Replaced by §58-16(d)(2)

Fine (published)

$350–$1,000 and/or suspension up to 30 days, or revocation (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-60(d) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not report use of the taxi in a crime to police

An owner had to report right away to the police any attempt to use the cab to commit a crime or to escape from a crime scene. This charge says the owner did not report it. The current version is §58-16(d)(3).

Replaced by §58-16(d)(3)

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 1-60(e) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Wrong vehicle or false papers at inspection, or dodging inspection

An owner could not bring a vehicle to inspection that was not the cab actually licensed by the TLC, use false papers at inspection, or try to avoid a required inspection by other means. This is one of the most serious owner charges: the penalty can include losing every medallion the owner holds. Today see §58-16(e)(1).

Replaced by §58-16(E)(1) — Using false credentials to avoid a TLC vehicle inspection

Fine (published)

Mandatory divestiture of all taxicab licenses held by the owner (and its directors, officers or stockholders), plus a fine of up to $10,000 per medallion involved (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-61(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Cab's vehicle identification number (VIN) altered or switched

An owner could not drive or bring to inspection a vehicle whose VIN had been loosened and reattached, switched from another car, or otherwise changed against state vehicle law. This charge says the VIN had been tampered with. The penalty can include losing all medallions. Today see §58-16(e)(2).

Replaced by §58-16(e)(2)

Fine (published)

Mandatory divestiture of all taxicab licenses held by the owner (and its directors, officers or stockholders), plus a fine of up to $10,000 per medallion involved (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-61(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

False insurance or workers' comp papers given to the TLC

An owner could not give the TLC documents that falsely claimed the cab's liability insurance or workers' compensation insurance was in place. This charge says false insurance papers were filed. The penalty can include losing all medallions. Today see §58-16(e)(3).

Replaced by §58-16(e)(3)

Fine (published)

Mandatory divestiture of all taxicab licenses held by the owner (and its directors, officers or stockholders), plus a fine of up to $10,000 per medallion involved (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-61(c) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

False or incomplete ownership statement filed with the TLC

An owner could not file a statement required by the licensing rules (§1-02(g) or (l), about ownership and the people behind it) that they knew, or should have known, was false, misleading or seriously incomplete. This charge says such a statement was filed. Today see §58-16(c).

Replaced by §58-16(c)

Fine (published)

Up to $10,000 per medallion involved and/or mandatory divestiture of all interests in taxicab licenses held by the people in violation (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-61(e) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner offered a gift or tip to TLC staff or a public servant

An owner could not offer or give any gift or tip to a TLC employee or representative, any public servant, or a dispatcher at an airport or other public transport facility. This is treated like bribery and carries one of the harshest owner penalties: revocation plus a $10,000 fine. The current version is §58-15(a)(2).

Replaced by §58-15(a)(2)

Fine (published)

Revocation and $10,000 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-62(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not report a demand for a gift or bribe

If a TLC employee, public servant, or a dispatcher at a public transport facility or group-ride taxi line asked an owner for a gift, tip or anything of value, the owner had to report it right away to the TLC and the NYC Department of Investigation. This charge says the owner did not. Today see §58-15(a)(3).

Replaced by §58-15(a)(3)

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-62(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Cash left in the cab during a TLC inspection

When the owner had the cab, the owner had to remove all cash from the inside of the vehicle before TLC staff inspected it. The rule avoids any appearance of a bribe. This charge says money was left in the cab. The current version is §58-15(a)(4).

Replaced by §58-15(a)(4)

Fine (published)

$50 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-62(c) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner threatened, harassed or abused someone

While acting as an owner, a person could not threaten, harass or abuse any government or TLC representative, public servant or anyone else. This charge says that happened. It could lead to suspension or revocation. The current version is §58-15(e).

Replaced by §58-15(E) — Medallion owner threatened, harassed or abused someone

Fine (published)

$350–$1,000 and/or suspension up to 30 days, or revocation (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-63(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner used physical force against someone

While acting as an owner, a person could not use physical force against a TLC representative, public servant or anyone else. This charge says force was used. It is one of the more serious conduct charges and could lead to revocation. The current version is §58-15(f).

Replaced by §58-15(F) — Medallion owner used physical force against someone

Fine (published)

$500–$1,500 and/or suspension up to 60 days, or revocation (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-63(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner arranged for drivers to steer passengers to businesses

An owner could not sell or advertise goods or services to passengers, or make a deal with a restaurant, bar, nightclub, hotel or similar place for the owner's drivers to recommend it to riders, without written TLC approval. This charge says such solicitation took place. Today see §58-28(c).

Replaced by §58-28(c)

Fine (published)

$50–$200 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-64(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Taxi taking part in a procession or parade (old rule, repealed)

This code points to §1-65 of the old taxicab owner rules, titled "Participation in Procession and Parades Prohibited." It barred owners from having their cabs join processions or parades. The section was repealed before 2004, so the exact wording of subdivision (a) is not online. OATH shows a few charges from 1992–1998.

Former TLC Rule 1-65(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

No NYC commercial motor vehicle tax stamp on the windshield

An owner had to stick a current New York City commercial use motor vehicle tax stamp on the lower right side of the windshield, where it could be plainly seen. This charge says the stamp was missing or expired. The old penalty was a notice to correct within 10 days. The current version is §58-32(e).

Replaced by §58-32(E) — NYC commercial use tax stamp not displayed

Fine (published)

Notice to correct within 10 days (failure to comply is a §1-68(a) violation) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-66(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not cooperate with police, TLC or DOI

An owner had to cooperate with police officers, TLC representatives and the NYC Department of Investigation, and follow reasonable requests: giving their name and medallion number, and showing the rate card, trip records, log books and other required documents. This charge says the owner did not. Today see §58-15(h).

Replaced by §58-15(H) — Owner did not cooperate with police, TLC or DOI

Fine (published)

$50–$350 (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-67(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner did not answer or comply with TLC directives or summonses — another spelling of §1-68A (Owner did not answer or comply with TLC directives or summonses).

Owner did not answer or comply with TLC directives or summonses

An owner had to promptly answer and comply with all questions, letters, directives and summonses from the TLC and the NYC Department of Investigation. It was one of the most common old owner charges. It was also used when an owner ignored a notice to correct a defect. It usually means something the TLC asked for was still outstanding. Today see §58-15(i)(1).

Replaced by §58-15(I)(1) — Medallion owner ignored a TLC directive or summons

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-68(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Probably the owner charge for ignoring TLC directives

Section 1-68 has only a subdivision (a) in the 2004 and 2010 texts, so "(b)" does not match a real subsection. It was most likely meant as §1-68(a): the owner did not promptly answer or comply with TLC or Department of Investigation questions, directives or summonses. One charge, dated 1997.

Replaced by §58-15(I)(1) — Medallion owner ignored a TLC directive or summons

Former TLC Rule 1-68(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Wrong fare charged on a JFK Airport–Manhattan flat-rate trip

Trips between Kennedy Airport and Manhattan had to be charged a flat fare plus tolls, with no night surcharge, and the meter had to show a flat fare. The rule appears in the owner chapter, so this charge was written to an owner. The amount changed over time ($30 in the 2004 text, $45 plus tolls and MTA tax in 2010). Today see §58-26(b).

Replaced by §58-26(B) — JFK–Manhattan flat fare rules

Former TLC Rule 1-69(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner used an agent that was not TLC-licensed

An owner could choose an agent (a management company) to run the cab, but the agent had to be licensed by the TLC under Admin. Code §19-530. This charge says the owner's designation or use of an agent broke that rule, for example using an unlicensed agent. Today see §58-18(c)(1).

Replaced by §58-18(C)(1) — Improper designation of an agent to run the taxi

Fine (published)

$500–$1,000 and/or suspension up to 30 days (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-76(a) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner used an agent without filing the designation with the TLC

Before using an agent to manage a cab, an owner had to file a designation of that agent with the TLC. This charge says the owner used an agent without filing it first. The current version is §58-18(c)(2).

Replaced by §58-18(C)(2) — Agent used without filing the designation with TLC

Fine (published)

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

Former TLC Rule 1-76(b) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner's agent did not personally oversee the cab

An owner could use an agent only if the agent personally watched over the cab, its inspections, insurance and other rules, and dealt with drivers directly. The agent could use employees, but could not hand the job to another company. This charge says that oversight was missing. Today see §58-18(d)(1).

Replaced by §58-18(d)(1)

Fine (published)

$200 (penalty listed for §1-77(a)) (old §1-86 penalty schedule; same in the 2004 and 2010 versions)

Former TLC Rule 1-77(a)(1) (old Chapter 1, Taxicab Owners)Old TLC Rules, Chapter 1 (Taxicab Owners), last version, Dec 2010

Owner charged a driver more than the lease cap — another spelling of §1-78A (Owner charged a driver more than the lease cap).

Owner charged a driver extra fees beyond the lease — another spelling of §1-78A4 (Owner charged a driver extra fees beyond the lease).