Vehicles – Markings and Displays.
35 RCNY § 61B-27
in effect§ 61B-27 Vehicles – Markings and Displays.
(a) Required Exterior ID Markings. All Commuter-Van Vehicles must have the following information conspicuously painted on each side of the exterior of the vehicle in letters at least 3 inches in height:
(1) The exact name and address of the Commuter-Van Service next to the word OPERATOR;
(2) The Commuter-Van Vehicle Owner's exact name next to the word OWNER; and
(3) A Vehicle License number.
35 RCNY § 61B-27(a) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED
(b) Required Interior ID Markings.
(1) A sign with the information listed above (in subdivision (a)) must be placed in the interior of the Vehicle clearly visible from all Passenger seats in the Vehicle.
(2) The sign must include the statement that any complaints can be submitted to the Taxi and Limousine Commission by calling "311" or through the Commission's website, http://nyc.gov/taxi.
35 RCNY § 61B-27(b) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED
(c) Valid TLC Decal.
(1) Each time a Commuter-Van Vehicle License is issued or renewed or transferred to a new Vehicle, the Vehicle must be taken to a Commission inspection facility to have four decals affixed to the Vehicle.
(2) No Commuter-Van Vehicle License is Valid unless the Vehicle has the appropriate, undamaged decals in each of the following locations:
(i) The lower right corner of the front windshield
(ii) The center of the rear window
(iii) One on each of the rear-most side windows.
35 RCNY § 61B-27(c) First violation in a 12-month period: $500 Second and subsequent violations within a 12-month period: $1,000 and suspension of the Commuter-Van License until compliance Appearance NOT REQUIRED
Third violation within a 12-month period: revocation of Commuter-Van Service Authorization Appearance REQUIRED
(d) Commuter Van Decal.
(1) All Commuter Van vehicles must permanently affix and display the Commuter Van Decal, whose dimensions are 21.7 inches wide by 11 inches high, and the TLC License Number Decal, whose dimensions are 2.5 inches high:
(i) Driver side front door (Required).
A. Commuter Van Decal. The decal must be placed centered left to right and located in the upper half of the flat surface between the door trim and door handle and parallel to the door trim.
B. License Number Decal. The decal must be placed centered left to right and horizontally below the Commuter Van Decal.
(ii) Passenger side front door (Required).
A. Commuter Van Decal. The decal must be placed centered left to right and located in the upper half of the flat surface between the door trim and door handle and parallel to the door trim.
B. License Number Decal. The decal must be placed centered left to right and horizontally below the Commuter Van Decal.
(2) All Commuter Van vehicles may permanently affix and display on the rear door of the vehicle an optional Commuter Van Decal, whose dimensions are 21.7 inches wide by 11 inches high, and an optional TLC License Number Decal, whose dimensions are 2.5 inches high:
(i) Rear door (Optional).
A. Commuter Van Decal. The decal must be placed centered from left to right and located in the upper half of the flat surface between the door trim and door handle and parallel to the door trim.
B. License Number Decal. The decal must be placed centered left to right and horizontally below the Commuter Van Decal.
35 RCNY § 61B-27(d) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED
(e) Vehicle Cannot Be Yellow. A Commuter-Van Vehicle must not be operated in a Commuter-Van Service if the Vehicle is painted, in whole or in part, any shade of taxicab yellow.
35 RCNY § 61B-27(e) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED
(f) Required Sticker. Each Commuter-Van Vehicle must display an internal safety sticker, with the following inscription: "Turning? People are Crossing." The dimensions of the sticker are 3.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches high. The sticker must be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows:
(1) On the inside of the front windshield, in the center and adjacent to the top of the windshield directly behind the rearview mirror.
(2) In such a manner not to obstruct the driver's view.
35 RCNY § 61B-27(f)(1) and (2) Fine: $75 Appearance NOT REQUIRED
(g) Optional Sticker. Commuter-Van Vehicles may display an optional external sticker, with the following inscription: "The choices you make behind the wheel matter." The dimensions of the sticker are 15 inches wide by 4 inches wide. The sticker may be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. If displayed, the sticker must be placed on the Vehicle as follows:
(1) On the rear bumper of the vehicle.
(h) Required Sticker. Each Commuter-Van Vehicle must display an internal safety sticker, with the following inscription: "ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 8.0 inches wide by 2.0 inches high. The sticker must be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows:
(1) Incorporated into the Commuter-Van Bill of Rights.
35 RCNY § 61B-27(h)(1) Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearing Appearance NOT REQUIRED
(i) Optional Sticker. Each Commuter-Van Vehicle may display an external safety sticker, with the following inscription: "Taxi and Limousine Drivers Are Protected By New York State Law ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 3.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches high. The sticker may be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows:
(1) Exterior, on a door or a side window.
(j) Required Decal. Each Commuter-Van Vehicle with Hearing Induction Loop capability must display a Hearing Induction Loop Decal. The decal will feature the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss, described as the profile of an ear with a wide diagonal line running from the bottom left to the top right. The symbol contrast shall be light on dark or dark on light. A "T" will be placed in the lower right-hand corner of the decal. The decal will be placed as follows:
(1) As directed by the Chairperson.
35 RCNY § 61B-27(j)(1) Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearing Appearance NOT REQUIRED
(Amended City Record 7/23/2015, eff. 8/22/2015; amended City Record 1/28/2016, eff. 2/27/2016)
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