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  1. Violation codes§80-12(d)TLC 80-12(d): Acts Against the Public InterestTLC's catch-all rule 80-12(d) covers deliberate acts against the public interest not named elsewhere: the $150–$350 fine, suspension, 3 points and defenses./violations/80-12-d Passengers
  2. Violation codes§80-12(e)TLC 80-12(e): Threats, Harassment or Abuse Summons80-12(e) bars TLC drivers from threatening, harassing or abusing anyone, or distracting a service animal: the $350–$1,000 fine, suspension and 3 points./violations/80-12-e Passengers
  3. Violation codes§80-15(i)TLC Courtesy Rule 80-15(i): Discourtesy Summons GuideA discourtesy summons under TLC rule 80-15(i) costs $200 or $300. How it differs from harassment charges, how complaints are judged, and what to prepare./violations/80-15-i Passengers
  4. Violation codes§80-12(c)TLC Fraud & Theft Rule 80-12(c): Penalty and Hearing80-12(c) covers fraud, misrepresentation or theft on the job: $350–$1,000, up to 60 days' suspension, 4 TLC points, restitution and a required hearing./violations/80-12-c Passengers
  5. Violation codes§80-15(c)(1)TLC Locked Doors Rule 80-15(c)(1): Fines, Points, ExceptionsLocking a passenger in under TLC rule 80-15(c)(1) can mean $400, 2 points and a suspension. When locking is allowed, the front-door rule, and what to prepare./violations/80-15-c-1 Passengers
  6. Violation codes§80-26(b)(1)TLC Meter Rule 80-26(b)(1): Not Starting the TaximeterTaxi and green cab drivers must start the meter as soon as a hail passenger gets in. Rule 80-26(b)(1) means $200 and 1 point. The full meter sequence./violations/80-26-b-1 Passengers
  7. Violation codes§80-15(b)TLC No-Smoking Rule 80-15(b): $150 Fine, Must AppearRule 80-15(b) bans TLC drivers from smoking in the vehicle: a $150 fine with a required OATH appearance. What counts, what to bring, and passenger smoking./violations/80-15-b Passengers
  8. Violation codes§80-17(a)(1)TLC Overcharge Rule 80-17(a)(1): Penalties & DefensesCharged with overcharging under TLC rule 80-17(a)(1)? See the mandatory fines, the $10 revocation trigger, how fares are checked, and what to gather./violations/80-17-a-1 Passengers
  9. Violation codes§80-20(a)(1)TLC Refusal Rule 80-20(a)(1): Fines & Valid ReasonsRefusal summons under TLC rule 80-20(a)(1)? Learn the mandatory fines, the 15 reasons the rules allow a refusal, and what evidence helps at OATH./violations/80-20-a-1 Passengers
  10. Violation codes§80-16(a)TLC Route Rule 80-16(a): Long-Hauling and Route RequestsRule 80-16(a) requires the shortest reasonable route unless the passenger asks for another. See the $100/$150 fine, how it ties to overcharging, and evidence./violations/80-16-a Passengers
  11. Violation codes§80-19(a)(2)TLC Rule 80-19(a)(2): Adding Passengers Mid-TripTLC 80-19(a)(2): a taxi driver may pick up another person during a trip only if the current passenger asks. The $100 fine, real examples and OATH data./violations/80-19-a-2 Passengers
  12. Violation codes§80-19(a)(3)TLC Rule 80-19(a)(3): Suggesting a Shared RideUnder TLC 80-19(a)(3), a taxi driver must not suggest that a passenger share the cab with someone else. The $50 fine, how it differs from 80-19(a)(2), data./violations/80-19-a-3 Passengers
  13. Violation codes§80-19(a)(5)TLC Rule 80-19(a)(5): Pickups While Logged OffLogged off and heading home? TLC 80-19(a)(5) lets a taxi take a rider only if three conditions are met. The record entry, $75/$100 fine and who writes it./violations/80-19-a-5 Passengers
  14. Violation codes§80-19(b)(6)TLC Rule 80-19(b)(6): Green Cab Off-Duty PickupsOff duty in a green cab? TLC 80-19(b)(6) allows a hail only in the Hail Zone, on your way home or to base, with a record entry. Plus the (b)(5) status rule./violations/80-19-b-6 Passengers
  15. Violation codes§80-19(c)(3)TLC Rule 80-19(c)(3): Forcing a Shared FHV RideTLC 80-19(c)(3): an FHV or app driver must not make a passenger share a ride with another rider. The $100 fine, how app shared rides fit in, and OATH data./violations/80-19-c-3 Passengers
  16. Violation codes§80-20(a)(3)TLC Rule 80-20(a)(3): Refusing Luggage or Mobility AidsRefusing a passenger's luggage, wheelchair or other mobility aid is a mandatory-penalty refusal under TLC rule 80-20(a)(3). Fines, related duties, defenses./violations/80-20-a-3 Passengers
  17. Violation codes§80-20(a)(4)TLC Rule 80-20(a)(4): Asking Destination Before SeatedAsking where a passenger is going before they sit down is its own TLC violation, even if you take the trip. Rule 80-20(a)(4) fines, exceptions and tips./violations/80-20-a-4 Passengers