Old taxicab driver rules (yellow cab drivers)

Did not meet the requirements for a taxi driver license

Old Rule 2-02(a) listed what a person needed to hold a yellow-taxi driver license: be at least 19, hold a valid chauffeur's license, be in sound physical condition, not be addicted to drugs or alcohol, speak and read English, have good moral character, know city streets and the rules, and finish taxi school and a defensive driving course. A charge under it meant TLC said the driver did not meet one of these requirements.

Replaced by §80-04

Former TLC Rule 2-02(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Taxi driver license requirement: valid chauffeur's license

Old Rule 2-02(a)(3) required every yellow-taxi driver license holder to also have a valid New York State chauffeur's license (or the same class of license from the state where they live). The license could not be probationary, suspended, revoked, conditional or restricted. A charge meant TLC said the driver no longer met this requirement.

Replaced by §80-04(c)

Former TLC Rule 2-02(a)(3)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Taxi driver license requirement: speak, read and write English

Old Rule 2-02(a)(6) required a yellow-taxi driver license holder to be able to speak, read, write and understand English. A charge under this paragraph meant TLC said the driver did not meet this English-language requirement, which could lead to denial, suspension or revocation of the license. Today's license requirements in §80-04 no longer list English ability.

Former TLC Rule 2-02(a)(6)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Taxi driver license requirement: know city streets and TLC rules

Old Rule 2-02(a)(8) required a yellow-taxi driver license holder to know the geography, streets and traffic rules of New York City, the TLC rules, and the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. A charge under this paragraph meant TLC said the driver did not show that knowledge, which could affect whether the driver kept the license.

Replaced by §80-04(f)

Former TLC Rule 2-02(a)(8)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Unclear old taxi-driver code (probably a typo)

This code is written in a way that does not match any section of the old taxi-driver rules (Chapter 2). It is most likely a mistyped 2-21(b)(3), the old hazardous moving-violation rule, or a 2-02 license-requirement code, but we cannot be sure from the code alone. Check the summons itself or the OATH decision for the exact charge.

Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 (exact section unclear)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Taxi license applicant drug test

Old Rule 2-02(i) required every applicant for a yellow-taxi driver license (except NYPD officers) to take a drug test at their own cost, at a tester chosen by TLC. A positive test meant the new application was denied. Renewal applicants were tested under Rule 2-19(b).

Replaced by §80-04(g)

Former TLC Rule 2-02(i)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Taxi driver training course requirement

Old Rule 2-03(a) required yellow-taxi driver license applicants to take and pass an 80-hour TLC-approved taxi school course (rules, geography, map reading, passenger relations and courtesy) and a TLC exam, including English proficiency. The old penalty schedule set a small fine for a violation.

Replaced by §80-04(j)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $25. Personal appearance not required.

Former TLC Rule 2-03(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Probationary taxi driver license rules

Old Rule 2-04 made every new yellow-taxi driver license a one-year probationary license. TLC could refuse to renew it, or revoke it early, if during that year the driver was convicted of a crime, DWI, refusing a breath test, leaving an accident scene, got too many DMV or TLC points, three moving violations, two speeding tickets, or two overcharge or refusal violations.

Former TLC Rule 2-04TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Too many DMV points during probationary license year

Old Rule 2-04(b)(5) let TLC revoke a new driver's probationary yellow-taxi license, or refuse to renew it, if the driver built up eight or more points on their state driver license during the probation year. Points already on the state license before applying counted toward the eight.

Former TLC Rule 2-04(b)(5)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Late taxi driver license renewal

Old Rule 2-05(c) required a yellow-taxi driver to file the license renewal application by the license's expiration date. If TLC allowed a late filing, an extra $25 late fee applied. This was a licensing fee rule rather than a conduct rule.

Replaced by §80-07(d)

Former TLC Rule 2-05(c)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Fee to replace a lost or damaged taxi driver license

Old Rule 2-06(a) set a $25 fee for each yellow-taxi driver license issued to replace one that was lost or mutilated. It is a fee rule, not a conduct rule, so it is unusual to see it as a charge; it may have been cited with a lost or unreadable license charge.

Replaced by §80-07(e)

Former TLC Rule 2-06(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Old taxi driver administrative fee rule (no such subsection)

This points to old Rule 2-06, the yellow-taxi driver administrative fee rule, but the 2004 and 2010 texts only have subsection (a), a $25 fee to replace a lost or damaged license. There is no published subsection (c), so the exact charge is unclear. It may be a mistyped 2-05(c) (late renewal) or 2-16(c).

Former TLC Rule 2-06 (subsection (c) not found)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Critical Driver Program: 6+ DMV points in 15 months — another spelling of §2-07A (Critical Driver Program: 6+ DMV points in 15 months (30-day suspension)).

Critical Driver Program: 10+ DMV points in 15 months — another spelling of §2-07B (Critical Driver Program: 10+ DMV points in 15 months (revocation)).

Critical Driver Program: 6+ DMV points in 15 months (30-day suspension)

Old Rule 2-07(a), the Critical Driver Program, suspended a yellow-taxi driver's TLC license for 30 days if the driver built up six or more points on their state driver license (DMV points) within 15 months. Points counted from the date of the violation, and multiple violations from one incident counted as the one with the most points. Taking a DMV-approved accident prevention course could take 2 points off.

Replaced by §80-27(A)(1)(I) — Persistent Violator Program — suspension (6 to 9 points)

Former TLC Rule 2-07(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Critical Driver Program: 10+ DMV points in 15 months (revocation)

Old Rule 2-07(b), part of the Critical Driver Program, required TLC to revoke a yellow-taxi driver's license if the driver built up ten or more points on their state driver license (DMV points) within 15 months. The 15 months were counted back from the most recent violation that led to a conviction.

Replaced by §80-27(A)(1)(II) — Persistent Violator Program — revocation (10 or more points)

Former TLC Rule 2-07(b)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Term of a renewed taxi driver license

Old Rule 2-10(a)(2) said a renewed yellow-taxi driver license lasted two years from the date the old license expired, and TLC could extend it by up to 31 days. Later versions added rules for moving the expiration date earlier and for drivers who missed renewal drug testing in 2006. It is a licensing-term rule rather than a conduct rule.

Replaced by §80-06(b)

Former TLC Rule 2-10(a)(2)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving after the taxi license expired (unlicensed activity)

Old Rule 2-10(a)(3) said that anyone who kept driving a yellow taxi after their license expired, before a renewal license was issued, was engaged in unlicensed activity and could be penalized under the law and TLC rules. It also let TLC act on conduct from a new driver's probation year even after that year ended.

Replaced by §80-11(b)

Former TLC Rule 2-10(a)(3)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Missed required taxi driver refresher course

Old Rule 2-11(a) required every new yellow-taxi driver to complete a TLC-approved refresher course of at least four hours (rule changes, driver duties, passenger relations, serving passengers with disabilities) before the one-year probationary license ran out. Finishing the course was required for the first renewal.

Replaced by §80-04(j)(3)

Former TLC Rule 2-11(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Refresher course for licenses expiring 1997–1998

Old Rule 2-11(b) required yellow-taxi drivers whose licenses expired between November 30, 1997 and October 31, 1998 to complete the refresher course in Rule 2-11(a) with their renewal application, as if it were their first renewal.

Replaced by §80-04

Former TLC Rule 2-11(b)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Taxi driver without a valid license (old rule, general)

Old Rule 2-12, 'Valid License Required', covered driving a yellow taxi while the TLC license was revoked, suspended or expired (a), driving without a valid chauffeur's license (b), not surrendering the TLC license after the chauffeur's license was suspended or revoked (c), and breaking restrictions written on the TLC license (d). This code does not say which part was charged.

Replaced by §80-11

Former TLC Rule 2-12TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving a taxi with a revoked, suspended or expired TLC license — another spelling of §2-12A (Driving a taxi with a revoked, suspended or expired TLC license).

Driving a taxi without a valid chauffeur's license — another spelling of §2-12B (Driving a taxi without a valid chauffeur's license).

Did not surrender TLC license after chauffeur's license was suspended — another spelling of §2-12C (Did not surrender TLC license after chauffeur's license was suspended).

Driving a taxi with a revoked, suspended or expired TLC license

Old Rule 2-12(a) barred a driver from operating a yellow taxi in New York City while their TLC taxi driver license was revoked, suspended or expired. It was one of the most common old-rule charges. A guilty finding also added TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-11(A) — Driving without a valid TLC or paratransit license

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $50–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days. Personal appearance required.

Points

2 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-12(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving a taxi without a valid chauffeur's license

Old Rule 2-12(b) barred a driver from operating a yellow taxi without a valid New York State chauffeur's license (or the same class of license from their home state). The penalty schedule said the charge would be dismissed if the driver showed a valid license that was in effect at the time of the violation.

Replaced by §80-11(C)(1) — Driving without a valid chauffeur's license

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days; summary suspension until compliance (2010 text). Showing a valid license in effect at the time of the violation results in dismissal. Personal appearance required.

Points

2 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-12(b)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Did not surrender TLC license after chauffeur's license was suspended

Old Rule 2-12(c) required a yellow-taxi driver to immediately hand their TLC taxi driver license in to the Commission when their state chauffeur's license was suspended or revoked. Keeping the TLC license after losing the state license broke this rule.

Replaced by §80-11(c)(4)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $100. Personal appearance not required.

Points

1 TLC point (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-12(c)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Did not follow restrictions on the TLC license

Old Rule 2-12(d) required a yellow-taxi driver to obey every restriction TLC had endorsed (written) on their taxi driver license, for example a restriction tied to a medical condition or eyeglasses.

Replaced by §80-10(c)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $50. Personal appearance not required.

Former TLC Rule 2-12(d)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Improper use of a taxi driver license (old rule, general)

Old Rule 2-13, 'Improper Use of a License', barred a yellow-taxi driver from holding more than one TLC taxi driver license without written permission (a) and from letting anyone else use their license while driving (b). This code does not say which part was charged.

Replaced by §80-11(E) — Sharing your TLC license or Technology System login

Former TLC Rule 2-13TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Holding more than one taxi driver license

Old Rule 2-13(a) barred a driver from applying for or accepting more than one TLC taxi driver license without the Commission's written permission. A guilty finding also added TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $100–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days. Personal appearance required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-13(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Letting someone else use your taxi driver license

Old Rule 2-13(b) barred a yellow-taxi driver from letting any other person use their TLC taxi driver license while operating any vehicle. It was treated as one of the most serious license violations, with revocation and a very large fine.

Replaced by §80-11(E) — Sharing your TLC license or Technology System login

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): Revocation and $10,000. Personal appearance required.

Former TLC Rule 2-13(b)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Improper use of taxi license (subsection not found)

This code points to old Rule 2-13, which barred holding more than one TLC taxi driver license and letting someone else use your license. The 2004 and 2010 texts have only subsections (a) and (b), so the exact meaning of (c) is unclear; it may come from an earlier version of the rule or be a typo for 2-12(c).

Former TLC Rule 2-13 (subsection (c) not found)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Did not report a lost or stolen taxi driver license — another spelling of §2-14A (Did not report a lost or stolen taxi driver license).

Did not report a lost or stolen taxi driver license

Old Rule 2-14(a) required a yellow-taxi driver to tell TLC in writing within 72 hours (not counting weekends and holidays) when their taxi driver license was lost or stolen.

Replaced by §80-10(A) — Not reporting a lost or stolen TLC license within 72 hours

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $50. Personal appearance not required.

Former TLC Rule 2-14(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

License safeguarding rule (subsection not found)

This code points to old Rule 2-14, 'License Must Be Safeguarded', which required a yellow-taxi driver to report a lost or stolen license to TLC in writing within 72 hours. The 2004 and 2010 texts have only subsection (a), so the meaning of (b) is unclear; it may come from an older version or be a typo.

Replaced by §80-10(A) — Not reporting a lost or stolen TLC license within 72 hours

Former TLC Rule 2-14 (subsection (b) not found)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Unreadable or damaged taxi driver license not replaced

Old Rule 2-15(a) required a yellow-taxi driver to immediately turn in any taxi driver license that had become unreadable or unrecognizable so TLC could replace it. The points schedule describes this violation as an altered or mutilated license.

Replaced by §80-10(B) — Unreadable TLC license not turned in for replacement

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $50. Personal appearance not required.

Points

1 TLC point (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-15(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Unreadable taxi driver license (subsection (b))

This code points to old Rule 2-15, 'License Must Be Readable', which required a yellow-taxi driver to turn in an unreadable or unrecognizable license for replacement. The 2004 and 2010 texts only have subsection (a); TLC's 2011 crosswalk calls the unreadable-license rule 2-15(b), so this code most likely means the same thing.

Replaced by §80-10(B) — Unreadable TLC license not turned in for replacement

Former TLC Rule 2-15(b)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Did not report a change of mailing address

Old Rule 2-16(a) required a yellow-taxi driver to report any change of mailing address to TLC, in person or by certified or registered mail, within seven days (not counting weekends and holidays). TLC notices sent to the address on file counted as properly delivered. The first step was a notice to correct; ignoring it was a separate violation.

Replaced by §80-12(I)(3) — Not reporting a new mailing or email address within 10 days

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): Notice to correct within 10 days; failing to comply is a violation of Rule 2-66(b).

Former TLC Rule 2-16(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Did not submit new photos after appearance changed

Old Rule 2-16(b) required a yellow-taxi driver to give TLC four new photographs whenever their physical appearance changed, so the license photo still looked like them.

Replaced by §80-10(E) — License photo no longer looks like the driver

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $50. Personal appearance not required.

Former TLC Rule 2-16(b)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Knowingly driving an unlicensed vehicle for hire

Old Rule 2-17(a) barred a yellow-taxi driver from knowingly operating a vehicle for hire unless the vehicle was properly licensed by TLC. A guilty finding also added TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-11(D) — Knowingly driving an unlicensed vehicle for hire

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $25–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days. Personal appearance required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-17(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Drug test for cause (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-19(a) let TLC order a yellow-taxi driver to take a drug test, at the driver's cost, when it had reasonable suspicion of drug impairment. A positive result could lead to revocation after a hearing, and refusing the test could lead to suspension or revocation.

Replaced by §80-14(c)

Former TLC Rule 2-19(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Annual drug test (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-19(b) required every yellow-taxi driver (except NYPD officers) to take a drug test every year at their own cost, within set windows before the license anniversary or expiration. Missing the first-year test led to suspension until the test was done, with a $200 penalty to lift it if more than 30 days late; a positive result could lead to revocation.

Replaced by §80-14(D) — Missing the annual TLC drug test

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2010 text) for 2-19(b)(3): suspension until compliance; if compliance comes more than 30 days late, a $200 penalty to reinstate. The 2004 schedule lists no penalty for 2-19.

Former TLC Rule 2-19(b)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving a taxi while impaired by alcohol or drugs — another spelling of §2-20A (Driving a taxi while impaired by alcohol or drugs).

Driving a taxi while impaired by alcohol or drugs

Old Rule 2-20(a) barred a yellow-taxi driver from driving while their ability was impaired by alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances, and from drinking alcohol or taking drugs while driving or in the six hours before driving or sitting in the taxi. The penalty was revocation of the TLC license.

Replaced by §80-14(b)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): Revocation. Personal appearance required.

Former TLC Rule 2-20(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Safe driving and traffic accidents (old taxi rule, general)

Old Rule 2-21 covered unsafe driving that endangered others (a), breaking traffic laws (b), not stopping and exchanging information after an accident (c), and not reporting an accident to the taxi owner (d). This code does not say which part was charged; each part had its own fine.

Replaced by §80-13(a)

Former TLC Rule 2-21TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving a taxi in a way that endangers others — another spelling of §2-21A (Driving a taxi in a way that endangers others).

Taxi driver broke a traffic law — another spelling of §2-21B (Taxi driver broke a traffic law).

Parking or standing violation by a taxi driver — another spelling of §2-21B1 (Parking or standing violation by a taxi driver).

Moving traffic violation by a taxi driver (non-hazardous) — another spelling of §2-21B2 (Moving traffic violation by a taxi driver (non-hazardous)).

Hazardous moving violation by a taxi driver — another spelling of §2-21B3 (Hazardous moving violation by a taxi driver).

Leaving an accident scene without exchanging information — another spelling of §2-21C (Leaving an accident scene without exchanging information).

Driving a taxi in a way that endangers others

Old Rule 2-21(a) barred a yellow-taxi driver from driving in a way, or at a speed, that unreasonably put other drivers, pedestrians or passengers in danger. It was the old reckless-driving rule. Repeat violations (more than three in 18 months) could lead to revocation, and each guilty finding added TLC points.

Replaced by §80-14(A) — Reckless driving

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $350–$1,000 and/or suspension up to 30 days, or revocation if found guilty more than 3 times within 18 months. Personal appearance required.

Points

4 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Taxi driver broke a traffic law

Old Rule 2-21(b) required yellow-taxi drivers to obey all New York State and City traffic laws and the rules of the Port Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority and other agencies. TLC added its own fine on top of any traffic ticket, sorted by type: parking/standing violations, ordinary moving violations, and hazardous moving violations. It was the most charged old taxi-driver rule.

Replaced by §80-13(a)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $50 for stationary-vehicle violations (b)(1), $150 for other moving violations (b)(2), $250 for hazardous moving violations (b)(3). Personal appearance not required.

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Parking or standing violation by a taxi driver

Old Rule 2-21(b)(1) covered a yellow-taxi driver breaking laws or rules about stationary vehicles, such as parking, standing or stopping where it is not allowed (for example, at the airports or in no-standing zones). TLC added this fine on top of any parking ticket.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(1) — Stationary (parking/standing) traffic violation

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $50. Personal appearance not required.

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(1)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Moving traffic violation by a taxi driver (non-hazardous)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(2) covered a yellow-taxi driver breaking a law about moving vehicles that was not on TLC's hazardous list, for example a turn or lane rule, blocking an intersection, or using a bus lane. TLC added this fine on top of any traffic ticket. No TLC points were attached in the old schedule.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(2) — Moving traffic violation (non-hazardous)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $150. Personal appearance not required.

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(2)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Hazardous moving violation by a taxi driver

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3) covered hazardous moving violations by a yellow-taxi driver: speeding, passing a stopped school bus, tailgating, bad brakes, failing to yield, running a light or stop sign, ignoring a yield sign, railroad crossing violations, improper passing, unsafe lane changes, driving left of center or the wrong way, and leaving an accident with property damage. Each one also carried TLC points (2 to 8 depending on the violation).

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3) — Hazardous moving traffic violation

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250. Personal appearance not required.

Points

2 to 8 TLC points depending on the violation (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Speeding (hazardous violation, taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(i) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: speeding — driving above the posted speed limit. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(I) — Speeding (hazardous violation)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 to 8 TLC points by speed: 3 (1–10 mph over), 4 (11–20), 5 (21–30), 6 (31–40), 8 (41+) (old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(i)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Passing a stopped school bus (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(ii) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: failing to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(II) — Failing to stop for a school bus

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

5 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(ii)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Following too closely / tailgating (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(iii) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: following another vehicle too closely (tailgating). TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(III) — Following too closely (tailgating)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

4 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(iii)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving with inadequate brakes (own vehicle)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(iv) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: driving with inadequate brakes on a vehicle the driver owns. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(IV) — Driving with inadequate brakes (own vehicle)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

4 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(iv)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Yield sign violation (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(ix) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: a yield sign violation. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(IX) — Yield sign violation

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(ix)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving with inadequate brakes (employer's vehicle)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(v) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: driving with inadequate brakes on a vehicle owned by the driver's employer or the taxi owner. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(a)(3)(v)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

2 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(v)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Failing to yield the right of way (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(vi) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: failing to yield the right of way, for example to a pedestrian in a crosswalk or to another vehicle. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(VI) — Failing to yield the right of way

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(vi)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Running a red light / traffic signal violation (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(vii) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: a traffic signal violation, such as going through a red light. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(VII) — Traffic signal violation (red light)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(vii)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Stop sign violation (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(viii) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: a stop sign violation, such as not coming to a full stop. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(VIII) — Stop sign violation

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(viii)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Railroad crossing violation (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(x) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: a railroad crossing violation. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(a)(3)(x)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(x)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Improper passing (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xi) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: improper passing of another vehicle. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(XI) — Improper passing

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xi)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Unsafe lane change (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xii) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: an unsafe lane change. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(XII) — Unsafe lane change

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xii)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving left of center (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xiii) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: driving left of the center line. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(XIII) — Driving left of center

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xiii)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving the wrong way (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xiv) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: driving in the wrong direction, such as the wrong way on a one-way street. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(XIV) — Driving in the wrong direction

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xiv)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Leaving the scene of an accident with property damage (taxi driver)

Old Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xv) was one of the hazardous moving violations on TLC's list for yellow-taxi drivers: leaving the scene of an accident that caused property damage or injured an animal. TLC charged it on top of any traffic ticket, with the $250 hazardous-violation fine and TLC points under the Persistent Violator Program.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(3)(XV) — Leaving the scene of a property-damage crash

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $250 (the fine for all 2-21(b)(3) violations). Personal appearance not required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b)(3)(xv)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Taxi traffic-law code with a paragraph that does not exist

This code points to old Rule 2-21(b), the rule requiring yellow-taxi drivers to obey traffic laws, but that subsection only had paragraphs (1) to (3). It is most likely a mistyped 2-21(b)(3)(vii), a red light or traffic signal violation, but we cannot confirm that from the code alone.

Replaced by §80-13(a)

Former TLC Rule 2-21(b) (paragraph (7) not found)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Leaving an accident scene without exchanging information

Old Rule 2-21(c) required a yellow-taxi driver who knew, or should have known, that their taxi caused injury or property damage to stop before leaving and show their chauffeur's license, TLC license and rate card, and give their name, address, license numbers, medallion number and the taxi's insurance company and policy number. Repeat violations could lead to revocation.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(4) — Leaving the scene of a collision without stopping and reporting

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $50–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days, or revocation if found guilty more than 3 times within 12 months. Personal appearance required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(c)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Did not report an accident to the taxi owner

Old Rule 2-21(d) required a yellow-taxi driver to immediately tell the owner of the taxi about any motor vehicle accident they were in while driving it.

Replaced by §80-13(A)(5) — Not telling the vehicle owner about a collision

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $50–$350 and/or suspension up to 30 days. Personal appearance required.

Points

3 TLC points (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-21(d)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Drove a taxi more than 12 hours in a row

Old Rule 2-23(a) barred a yellow-taxi driver from operating a taxi for more than 12 consecutive hours. Today's rules use a different limit based on hours spent carrying passengers.

Replaced by §80-14(f)

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $25. Personal appearance not required.

Points

1 TLC point (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-23(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driver's shift rule (subsection not found)

This code points to old Rule 2-23, 'Driver's Shift', which barred yellow-taxi drivers from driving more than 12 hours in a row. The 2004 and 2010 texts have only subsection (a), so the meaning of (c) is unclear; it may be a typo for 2-25(c) (smoking) or 2-21(c).

Former TLC Rule 2-23 (subsection (c) not found)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Authorized taxi drivers and subleasing (old rule, general)

Old Rule 2-24, 'Authorized Drivers', let a driver operate a yellow taxi only if TLC had put the driver's name on the rate card (or marked it for 'Unspecified Drivers') (a), and barred a lease driver from subleasing the taxi to someone else (b). This code does not say which part was charged.

Replaced by §80-15(H) — Subleasing a leased taxi

Former TLC Rule 2-24TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driving a taxi when not an authorized driver on the rate card

Old Rule 2-24(a) barred anyone from driving a yellow taxi unless TLC had entered the driver's name on the taxi's rate card (and, for a lease driver, the lease had not expired), or TLC had marked the rate card for 'Unspecified Drivers'. A third violation within 36 months could also bring a suspension.

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $100–$350; for a third or later violation within 36 months, the license may also be suspended up to 30 days. Personal appearance required.

Points

1 TLC point (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-24(a)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Driver's name not on the taxi rate card (or lease expired)

Old Rule 2-24(a)(1) allowed a driver to operate a yellow taxi only if TLC had entered that driver's name on the taxi's rate card, and, for a lease driver, only until the lease expired. Driving a taxi whose rate card did not list you, or after your lease ran out, broke this rule.

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $100–$350 (for 2-24(a)); third or later violation within 36 months may also bring up to 30 days' suspension. Personal appearance required.

Points

1 TLC point (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-24(a)(1)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)

Taxi driven by 'unspecified drivers' without TLC notation

Old Rule 2-24(a)(2) was the other way a driver could be authorized: the taxi could be driven by 'Unspecified Drivers' only if TLC had noted that on the rate card. Driving under this arrangement when the rate card did not say so broke the rule.

Fine (published)

Old penalty schedule (§2-86, 2004 and 2010 texts): $100–$350 (for 2-24(a)); third or later violation within 36 months may also bring up to 30 days' suspension. Personal appearance required.

Points

1 TLC point (Persistent Violator Program, old §2-70(h))

Former TLC Rule 2-24(a)(2)TLC Rules, old Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers Rules (last version, 2010)