TLC Regulatory Oversight & Enforcement 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Driver poses an imminent threat to public safety

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Track and penalize repeat rule violators more severely

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Issue a summons and direct the driver to cease service

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Advertising services not authorized by their license

Answer

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

(TLC) Taxi and Limousine Commission Practice Test