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Old Chapter 2 of the TLC rules covered drivers of yellow medallion taxicabs: licensing, safe driving, fares and overcharges, refusals, courtesy, solicitation, trip records and drug testing. It was repealed on April 1, 2011. Its rules moved to Chapter 54 (taxicab drivers), which was itself folded into Chapter 80 (all TLC drivers) on October 26, 2016. The TLC's 2011 'Guide to New TLC Rules' maps old 2-xx sections to 54-xx sections.
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver could not solicit, or cruise looking for passengers, within the private streets of Lincoln Center. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-19(a)(4)(iii).
Former TLC Rule 2-55(c)(3)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver could not solicit, or cruise looking for passengers, in any area of New York City where taxi cruising was prohibited (for example, posted no-cruising zones). The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-19(a)(4)(iv).
Former TLC Rule 2-55(c)(4)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code points to old taxi-driver rule §2-55, 'Solicitation Prohibited', but that section has only subsections (a)–(c) in the 2004 and 2010 texts, so '(e)' is most likely a mistype. The section banned soliciting near bus stops, bus-style pickups, and cruising at airports, near taxi stands, at Lincoln Center or in no-cruising zones.
Former TLC Rule 2-55(e)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code points to old taxi-driver rule §2-55, 'Solicitation Prohibited', but that section never had a subsection (l) in the available texts; it is most likely a mistype (perhaps of 2-55(c)(1), airport soliciting). The section banned soliciting near bus stops, bus-style pickups, and cruising at airports or near taxi stands.
Former TLC Rule 2-55(l)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
Cutting into a taxi stand line (written with parentheses) — another spelling of §2-56C (Cutting the line or overcrowding at a taxi stand).
An old yellow-cab driver rule. Any driver had the right to take a vacant position on a taxi stand, and no other driver could interfere with that right, for example by blocking or pushing them out. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-19(d)(1).
Former TLC Rule 2-56(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver could not occupy a taxi stand to repair the cab, except for minor emergency repairs. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-19(d)(3).
Former TLC Rule 2-56(b)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
A common old yellow-cab charge, often written at airports and terminals. A driver could not overcrowd a taxi stand or cut, crash or back into a front position; they had to take the rear position on the line, unless it was a relief stand with a vacancy. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-19(d)(4).
Former TLC Rule 2-56(c)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver could occupy a taxi stand only while on duty, or for up to one hour after properly going off duty under the off-duty procedure (§2-52(a)–(c)). The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-19(d)(5).
Former TLC Rule 2-56(d)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. The drivers of the first two cabs on a taxi stand (other than a relief stand) had to stay in the driver's seat ready to take passengers. Other drivers on the stand had to stay within 15 feet of their cab unless properly off duty with the light or sign displayed. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-19(d)(6).
Former TLC Rule 2-56(e)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. Where parking was allowed, the space right in front of a fire hydrant counted as a taxi stand for one cab (except where cruising was banned), but the driver had to stay seated in the cab, ready to move, at all times. After April 2011 it became §54-19(b)(6) (later §54-19(c)(6)); today the same hydrant rule, with the driver seated and ready, is §80-13(a)(1)(i).
Former TLC Rule 2-56(f)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. Taxi-stand rules also applied to special stands and feed lines at airports, train, bus and ship terminals. Where a holding area existed, a driver going on break had to park there, could not bring passengers into it, and had to rejoin at the back of the feed line. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-19(e)(2).
Former TLC Rule 2-57(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. At airports with separate 'long haul' and 'short haul' lines, a driver on the short-haul line could not take a long-haul passenger (and the reverse) if a cab was available on the correct line. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-19(e)(3).
Former TLC Rule 2-57(b)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code cites §2-59 of the old taxi-driver rules, 'Lost Property', without saying which part. The section required checking the cab after airport trips (a), returning found property to the passenger or taking it to the police (b), and telling the TLC where unreturned property was held (c). The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-18.
Former TLC Rule 2-59Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. Right after every trip to JFK, LaGuardia or Newark airport, the driver had to inspect the inside of the cab and the trunk (if used) for anything the passenger left behind. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-18(a).
Former TLC Rule 2-59(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. Property a driver found in the cab had to be returned to the passenger if possible; otherwise it had to be taken without delay to the police precinct nearest where the passenger was dropped off. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-18(b).
Former TLC Rule 2-59(b)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. If found property was not returned to the passenger, the driver had to promptly tell the TLC what was found and which police precinct was holding it. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-18(d).
Former TLC Rule 2-59(c)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
Threatening, harassing or abusing someone (written with parentheses) — another spelling of §2-60A (Threatening, harassing or abusing a passenger or official).
Using physical force (written with parentheses) — another spelling of §2-60B (Using or attempting to use physical force).
A very common old yellow-cab charge. While working, a driver could not threaten, harass or abuse any passenger, TLC or government representative, public servant or other person. It also banned distracting a service animal. Usually written after a passenger complaint or a confrontation with an officer. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(e).
Former TLC Rule 2-60(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. While working, a driver could not use or try to use physical force against a passenger, TLC representative, public servant or anyone else, or harm or use force against a service animal. One of the most serious old driver charges. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(f).
Former TLC Rule 2-60(b)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code cites §2-61 of the old taxi-driver rules, 'Compliance with Law', without saying which part. It covered fraud or theft and acts against the public interest (a), using the cab for an unlawful purpose (b), hiding evidence of a crime (c), failing to report attempts to use the cab in a crime (d), and driving while on workers' compensation (e). Today these are mostly in §80-12; the workers' compensation rule is §80-13(b).
Former TLC Rule 2-61Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code cites §2-61(a) of the old taxi-driver rules without saying paragraph (1) or (2). Paragraph (1) banned fraud, misrepresentation or larceny against anyone while working; paragraph (2) banned any willful act against the best interests of the public, even if not named in the rules. The decision usually says which applied. Today these are §80-12(c) (fraud, theft) and §80-12(d) (acts against the public interest).
Former TLC Rule 2-61(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. While working as a driver, a driver could not commit or try to commit, alone or with others, any fraud, misrepresentation or larceny (theft) against a passenger, TLC representative, public servant or anyone else. Typical cases involve tampering with fares or keeping a passenger's money or property. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(c).
Former TLC Rule 2-61(a)(1)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
One of the most common old yellow-cab charges. While working, a driver could not commit or try to commit, alone or with others, any willful act or omission that is against the best interests of the public, even if no other rule names it. It was a catch-all used for serious misconduct, such as dangerous behavior toward passengers. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(d).
Former TLC Rule 2-61(a)(2)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver could not use the taxi, or let anyone else use it, for any unlawful purpose. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(k).
Former TLC Rule 2-61(b)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver could not conceal any evidence of a crime or knowingly help violators escape arrest. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(m).
Former TLC Rule 2-61(c)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver had to report immediately to the police any attempt to use the taxi to commit a crime or to escape from a crime scene. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(l).
Former TLC Rule 2-61(d)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver who filed for workers' compensation for a disabling work injury had to hand in the taxi driver's license to the TLC and stop driving for as long as they claimed the disability. The license came back only with proof that benefits ended because they recovered. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-13(b).
Former TLC Rule 2-61(e)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver, or anyone acting for them, could not offer or give any gift, tip or thing of value to a TLC employee or member, any public servant, or a dispatcher at a public transportation facility. This is treated as bribery and was one of the harshest old driver penalties. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(a).
Former TLC Rule 2-62(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver had to report immediately to the TLC and the NYC Department of Investigation any request or demand for a gift, tip or thing of value by a TLC employee, public servant, or dispatcher at a transportation facility or group-ride line. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(b).
Former TLC Rule 2-62(b)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. Before TLC staff examined the taxi, the driver had to remove all money from the inside of the cab, so no cash could look like an offered bribe. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(i)(4).
Former TLC Rule 2-62(c)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver had to notify the TLC in writing within 15 days of being convicted of a crime, and deliver a certified certificate of disposition from the court clerk within 15 days of sentencing. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(h).
Former TLC Rule 2-63(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code cites §2-64 of the old taxi-driver rules. By 2010 the section was listed as 'Participation in Processions and Parades [Repealed]', and the 2004 text shows it as reserved. It apparently limited drivers from joining processions or parades with their cabs; its exact wording isn't available online.
Former TLC Rule 2-64(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver could not sell, advertise or recommend any service or product to a passenger without the TLC's written approval in advance. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-15(g).
Former TLC Rule 2-65(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code cites §2-66 of the old taxi-driver rules, 'Cooperating with TLC', without saying which part. It required cooperating with law enforcement and TLC officers on the street (a), answering and obeying TLC communications, directives and summonses (b), and reporting meter tampering (c). Today these are §80-12(j), §80-12(i) and §80-26(d).
Former TLC Rule 2-66Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
Cooperating with the TLC (code cut off after the section number) — another spelling of §2-66 (Cooperating with the TLC (section cited without a subsection)).
Not cooperating with officers (written with parentheses) — another spelling of §2-66A (Not cooperating with law enforcement or TLC officers).
Not complying with TLC directives (written with parentheses) — another spelling of §2-66B (Not answering or complying with TLC directives, letters or summonses).
A common old yellow-cab charge. A driver always had to cooperate with police, TLC and Department of Investigation officers and terminal or group-ride dispatchers, and follow their reasonable requests, such as giving name and license number and showing the rate card, trip record and other required documents. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(j).
Former TLC Rule 2-66(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
A very common old yellow-cab charge. A driver had to promptly answer and comply with all questions, letters, directives and summonses from the TLC or Department of Investigation, and produce their TLC and DMV licenses, trip records or other documents whenever the TLC required. Often written when a driver ignored a TLC notice. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-12(i).
Former TLC Rule 2-66(b)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
An old yellow-cab driver rule. A driver had to tell the owner and the TLC by phone immediately, and in writing within 24 hours, on finding an unapproved taximeter, a removed or tampered meter seal, an unauthorized device connected to the meter, or any splice or connection on the meter's wiring. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-26(d).
Former TLC Rule 2-66(c)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This is the old taxi-driver 'persistent violator' program, not a driving offense. A driver found guilty of three or more violations within 15 months (license not revoked) had to take a remedial or refresher course and got one point on their license. Not finishing the course meant suspension until done. Today's persistent violator program (§80-27(a)) kept the point-based suspension and revocation steps, but not this three-violation refresher-course step.
Former TLC Rule 2-70(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This is the old taxi-driver 'persistent violator' program. A driver who built up six or more points on their taxi license within 15 months (and was not revoked) had the license suspended for 30 days. This was in addition to the penalties for the violations themselves. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-27(a)(1)(i).
Former TLC Rule 2-70(b)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This is the old taxi-driver 'persistent violator' program. A driver who built up ten or more points on their taxi license within 15 months had the license revoked. Violations before July 26, 1998 did not count toward points. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-27(a)(1)(ii).
Former TLC Rule 2-70(c)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code points to the old taxi-driver 'persistent violator' program (§2-70), which punished repeat violations with a refresher course, suspension or revocation. In the available texts, subsection (d) only explains that several violations from one incident count as one. These summonses date from 1992–1995, so they likely follow an older version whose text is not online. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-27(a).
Former TLC Rule 2-70(d)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code points to the old taxi-driver 'persistent violator' program (§2-70). In the available texts, subsection (e) only says the program's penalties don't stop the TLC from imposing harsher ones. These summonses date from 1992–1998, so they likely follow an older version of the rule whose text is not online. The rule was carried into today's driver rules as §80-27(a).
Former TLC Rule 2-70(e)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code cites §2-88(a) of the old taxi-driver rules, 'Additional Penalties'. It is not a rule about behavior: it let the TLC suspend or revoke a license, raise fines above the schedule, order taxi-school classes, or order the driver to repay a passenger's overpayment. It would normally be cited together with the rule actually broken.
Former TLC Rule 2-88(a)Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code is not a real section number. It looks like an old taxi-driver (Chapter 2) code typed with an extra digit. Summonses with it date from 1995–1999 and almost always also charge passenger-complaint rules such as abuse (2-60A), courtesy (2-42A) and unsafe driving (2-21), so it was likely part of a complaint case, but we can't tell which rule it meant.
Former TLC Rule 2-260NYC TLC – Old TLC Rules (former Chapter 2, Taxicab Drivers)
This code looks like old taxi-driver rule §2-55 ('Solicitation Prohibited') with a stray '1', perhaps meant as 2-55(c)(1), soliciting at airports. Because we can't be sure, here is the whole section: no soliciting near bus stops, no bus-style pickups, and no cruising at airports, near taxi stands, at Lincoln Center or in no-cruising zones.
Former TLC Rule 2-551Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
This code looks like old taxi-driver rule §2-66 ('Cooperating with TLC') with an '8' where a letter should be; the '8' is most likely a misread 'B', meaning §2-66(b): failing to answer or comply with TLC directives, letters or summonses. We can't confirm this.
Former TLC Rule 2-668Former TLC Rules, Chapter 2 – Taxicab Drivers (Feb 2010 text)
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