TLC Regulatory Oversight & Enforcement 2

Question 1

What is the maximum civil penalty the TLC can impose on a licensee for a single violation?

Accepted Answer

$2,500

Answer

The TLC can impose civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation on licensed drivers and bases.

Question 2

Which TLC enforcement action requires a formal hearing before it can take effect?

Accepted Answer

Revocation of a license

Answer

License revocation is a permanent action that requires a formal hearing before the TLC tribunal.

Question 3

A TLC inspector observes a driver refusing to accept a trip to the outer boroughs. This is a violation of which rule?

Accepted Answer

Trip refusal prohibition

Answer

TLC rules prohibit drivers from refusing to take passengers to any destination within the five boroughs.

Question 4

When a TLC summons is issued, within how many days must the respondent appear or respond?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Respondents have 30 days from the summons date to appear at a TLC tribunal hearing or resolve the matter.

Question 5

The TLC's Office of Consumer Affairs primarily handles which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Passenger complaints against drivers

Answer

The Office of Consumer Affairs processes passenger complaints and investigates service quality issues.

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