TLC Rules and Local Laws

Visit the following pages for more information:

• Proposed Rules & Pilot Programs
• Newly Passed Rules and Pilot Programs
• Chairperson Review of OATH Taxi Tribunal Decisions

Current TLC Rules

• Chapter 51 – Definitions
• Chapter 52 – Rules Governing the Taxi & Limousine Commission
• Chapter 53 – Accessible Taxicabs and Accessible Street Hail Vehicles
• Chapter 56 – Paratransit Drivers
• Chapter 57 – Commuter Van Drivers
• Chapter 58 – Medallion Taxicab Service
• Chapter 59 – For-Hire Service
• Chapter 60 – Paratransit Vehicles and Bases
• Chapter 61 – Commuter Van Vehicles and Owners
• Chapter 62 – Taxicab Brokers
• Chapter 63 – Taxicab Agent Rules
• Chapter 64 – Licensing & Rules for Taximeter Businesses & Manufacturers
• Chapter 65 – Sale of Taxicab Medallions
• Chapter 66 – Licensing & Rules for Technology System Providers
• Chapter 67 – Rules for Taxicab Hack-up and Maintenance
• Chapter 68 – Adjudications
• Chapter 70 – Transition Rules
• Chapter 78 – Licensing & Rules for E-Hail Application Providers
• Chapter 80 – Medallion Taxicab, SHL and For-Hire Drivers – (took effect 10/26/16)
• Chapter 82 – Street Hail Livery Service

TLC Rules can also be found in NYC Rules. Old Chapters that have been removed from the TLC rule book can be found on Old TLC Rules.

• Statement of Substantial Need for Earlier Implementation – 8-8-19

Chairperson Review

Pursuant to Section 68-12 of the TLC Rules, the TLC Chairperson has issued the following Orders. Visit Chairperson Review OATH.

Local Laws

For the local City laws which govern the the transportation of passengers for-hire within New York City, please follow the instructions below:

1. Visit New York State Legislature
2. Click "Laws" at the top of the page
3. Click "Laws of New York"
4. Scroll to the bottom of the resulting page and click on "ADC " -- New York City Administrative Code -- under "Miscellaneous."
5. Relevant sections of the law are under Title 19, Chapter 5.

New York State Seat Belt Law

Starting November 1, 2020, New York State now requires all passengers to buckle up regardless of where they sit in the vehicle – including drivers and all passengers. If your passengers do not wear a seat belt, your vehicle can be pulled over and your adult passengers may receive a ticket. If you are transporting a passenger under the age of 16, and they are not accompanied by a parent or guardian and do not buckle their seatbelt, you (the driver) could receive a ticket.

Please encourage passengers to wear a seat belt at all times while in your vehicle and wait to begin your trip until all passengers have buckled up. TLC is also informing passengers of this new law and their responsibility to buckle up and will make decals that alert passengers to the new law available to all TLC vehicle licensees soon. Please be aware that this is a New York State Law impacting all drivers in the State of New York.

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