File #:

Int 0615-2015    Version: * A

Name:

Allowing the taxi and limousine commission to consider improved trouble lights for use in licensed vehicles.

Type:

Introduction

Status:

Enacted

Committee:

Committee on Transportation

On agenda:

1/7/2015

Enactment date:

3/3/2015

Law number:

2015/019

Title:

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowing the taxi and limousine commission to consider improved trouble lights for use in licensed vehicles.

Sponsors:

Ydanis A. Rodriguez, Margaret S. Chin, Inez E. Dickens, Mark Levine, Rosie Mendez, Deborah L. Rose, Ben Kallos, Paul A. Vallone, Daniel Dromm , David G. Greenfield, Brad S. Lander, Jumaane D. Williams

Council Member Sponsors:

12

Summary:

All taxis and for-hire vehicles in New York City are equipped with “trouble lights” that allow drivers to notify the public and law enforcement if they are under assault or are otherwise endangered while operating their vehicle. Currently, the Administrative Code limits the type of light that may be used to so-called “lollipop” lights. The legislation would remove the requirement that only “lollipop” lights be used as trouble lights, enabling the use of other technologies, such as LED lights, or more cost efficient options.

Attachments:

1. Summary of Int. No. 615, 2. Int. No. 615 - 1/7/15, 3. Committee Report 1/12/15, 4. Hearing Testimony 1/12/15, 5. Hearing Transcript 1/12/15, 6. Committee Report 2/10/15, 7. Hearing Transcript 2/10/15, 8. Committee Report - Stated Meeting, 9. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-15, 10. Fiscal Impact Statement, 11. Mayor's Letter, 12. Local Law 19, 13. Minutes of the Stated Meeting - February 12, 2015