Regulatory Oversight & Enforcement Flashcards

A TLC license can be suspended 'for cause' without a prior hearing under which circumstance?

Answer: Driver poses an imminent threat to public safety

Summary (emergency) suspension without a prior hearing is permitted when a driver poses an immediate public safety risk.

What is the TLC's 'Persistent Violator' program designed to do?

Answer: Track and penalize repeat rule violators more severely

The Persistent Violator program escalates penalties for licensees who repeatedly violate TLC rules.

Which TLC rule requires all For-Hire Vehicle bases to maintain trip records for a minimum period?

Answer: 3 years

TLC regulations require bases to retain trip records for at least three years for audit and enforcement purposes.

A TLC enforcement officer discovers a driver operating with an expired license. The officer's first action should be to:

Answer: Issue a summons and direct the driver to cease service

Operating with an expired TLC license results in a summons and the driver must immediately stop providing service.

Under TLC oversight, which action by a base owner constitutes a 'deceptive practice'?

Answer: Advertising services not authorized by their license

Advertising unlicensed or unauthorized services is classified as a deceptive trade practice under TLC rules.

When the TLC conducts a vehicle inspection and finds a safety defect, the vehicle receives which designation?

Answer: 'Out of Service' (OOS) status

Vehicles with safety defects are placed Out of Service and cannot be used for TLC work until repaired and reinspected.

A driver who disagrees with an OATH ruling against them may appeal the decision to which body?

Answer: New York State Supreme Court via Article 78 proceeding

Appeals from OATH decisions are brought in New York State Supreme Court through an Article 78 proceeding.