Regulatory Oversight & Enforcement Flashcards
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Under TLC oversight, which scenario would most likely trigger an audit of a For-Hire Vehicle base?
Answer: An unusually high rate of passenger complaints or safety incidents
A pattern of passenger complaints or safety incidents signals potential systemic issues and triggers a TLC audit.
A TLC rule requires that a driver's hack license be displayed in the vehicle at all times. Where must it be positioned?
Answer: On the rear seat partition facing passengers
The TLC hack license must be displayed on the rear partition in a position clearly visible to passengers.
What is the purpose of TLC's 'Point System' for driver violations?
Answer: To track accumulating violations and escalate penalties
The TLC point system assigns points to violations; accumulating too many points leads to license suspension or revocation.
If a driver's TLC license is revoked, how long must they wait before reapplying?
Answer: The waiting period depends on the reason for revocation
The waiting period before a revoked driver may reapply depends on the nature and severity of the underlying violation.
Which TLC enforcement action can be taken against a vehicle owner whose car is used in a serious crime, even if the owner was not present?
Answer: Impoundment and potential license revocation of the vehicle's TLC authorization
TLC can impound the vehicle and revoke its authorization even if the owner was not present during the criminal act.
A TLC inspector finds a driver using a non-TLC-approved app to dispatch rides. This violates which category of TLC rules?
Answer: Base and dispatch authorization rules
Only TLC-authorized apps and bases may dispatch for-hire rides; using unapproved platforms violates dispatch authorization rules.
Under TLC's anti-discrimination enforcement, a driver who refuses a passenger based on their destination in the Bronx commits which violation?
Answer: Unlawful trip refusal
Refusing a trip based on destination anywhere within the five boroughs constitutes an unlawful trip refusal under TLC rules.