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In short: Type a rule code from your summons (like 80-14(g)(1)) or a plain word (like phone, refusal or inspection) to see the penalty written in the TLC rule book for that rule, any points, and a link to the full explanation. Amounts are shown only where we have checked them against the official rule text.
How the lookup works
The search runs over our violation library: each rule page we've written, with its code, title and summary. A code search matches from the start, so "80-13" finds every §80-13 rule in the library, while words must all appear somewhere in the rule's title or summary. Category chips narrow the list (traffic, passenger complaints, vehicle and equipment, and so on).
The penalty you see is copied from the rule's own penalty section in the TLC rule book. We never calculate or estimate an amount. If a rule's penalty hasn't been verified on our site, the card says so and links to the official text.
Reading a TLC penalty: before vs after a hearing
Most driver rules in Chapter 80 list two prices for the same violation: one "if plead guilty before a hearing" and a higher one "if found guilty following a hearing". The gap is real money, and it's one reason to think about your options early. Here are first-violation amounts quoted from the rule book:
Repeat violations can cost more. For §80-13(a)(1) and (a)(2), a third violation within 15 months raises the fine and adds a suspension that is deferred for 60 days and avoided if you complete a Vision Zero and Accessibility Remedial course. The mandatory overcharging and refusal penalties in §80-02(e) climb to $700/$1,000 for a second violation within 24 months and to revocation for a third within 36 months; an overcharge of $10 or more means revocation on its own.
Worked example
You were stopped for an unsafe lane change and the summons cites 80-13(a)(3)(xii). Type "80-13(a)(3)" and the lookup lists the hazardous moving-violation rules in our library. The rule book says each one is $300 if you plead guilty before a hearing and $400 if found guilty after one, and the point table gives an unsafe lane change 3 points. Those 3 points count toward the Persistent Violator Program, so the true cost may be more than the fine. Open the rule card for the full page, then weigh your options with should I fight my TLC summons?.
Which codes come up most
These are the rule codes most often listed first on taxi and FHV summonses filed at OATH. Counts are summonses (allegations), not findings, and the data has no fines or outcomes.
Before you rely on an amount
The figure in the rule book is the starting point, not your bill. TLC may send a settlement offer with a reduced fine, and the OATH decision sets what you owe after a hearing. If you're found guilty, the fine is due to TLC within 30 days — see paying TLC fines. For how TLC builds its penalties, read the TLC penalty schedule explained. If your code isn't in the list, try the summons decoder to find which chapter it comes from.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a rule show two amounts?
Many TLC rules list a lower fine if you plead guilty before a hearing and a higher one if you are found guilty after a hearing. For example, §80-13(a)(2) lists $200 before a hearing and $300 after one for a first violation.
Why does a rule say 'not verified yet'?
We only show amounts we have checked against the official TLC rule book. If a rule hasn't been checked, we say so rather than guess. Use the official rule text link or the amount on your summons.
Does a second violation cost more?
Often, yes. Some rules raise the fine or add points or a suspension for a repeat within a set period — 15 months for §80-13 traffic rules, and 24 or 36 months for the overcharging and refusal penalties in §80-02(e).
Is the amount on my settlement offer the same as the rule book?
Not necessarily. TLC can offer a settlement with a reduced fine. The amount on your summons, settlement offer or OATH decision is what applies to your case.
Sources
Last reviewed against the official sources on .
- TLC Rule Book, Chapter 80 (updated June 6, 2025): §80-02(e) mandatory penalties, §80-13, §80-14, §80-24 nyc.gov
- TLC: Rules and local laws (all chapters) nyc.gov
- TLC: Received a summons? nyc.gov
- NYC Open Data: OATH Hearings Division Case Status (jz4z-kudi) data.cityofnewyork.us
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TLC Help is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission or OATH. Explanations on this site are general information, not legal advice. Legal representation is provided by independent attorneys and OATH-registered representatives in our network.