Int 1243-2016

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 5 of title 19 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 19-507.4 to read as follows: � 19-507.4 Licensing of drivers with multiple license suspensions. a. The commission shall not grant a new or renewal taxicab or for-hire vehicle driver's license to any applicant who has received three or more suspensions of the following licenses within the ten year period prior to such applicant's application for a new or renewal license: 1. A driver's license issued by the department of motor vehicles or the equivalent licensing agency of the driver's state of residence; or 2. A taxicab or for-hire vehicle driver's license issued by the commission. b. For purposes of this section, the term "suspensions" shall not include those suspensions imposed pursuant to sections 510(4-d), 510(4-e), or 510(4-f) of the vehicle and traffic law, section 510(2)(b)(v) of the vehicle and traffic law except for those suspensions imposed for any violation of section 1192 of the vehicle and traffic law or for any out-of-state offense related to the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or imposed pursuant to sections 54-15(j), 54-17(e)(2)-(3), or 54-22(h) of the rules and regulations or successor rules and regulations of the commission or successor entity. � 2. This local law shall take effect ninety days after enactment, provided that the taxi and limousine commission shall take all necessary action, including the promulgation of rules, prior to such effective date. ENB LS #4187 4/7/2015 2:41 PM 1 2