Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
ADC New York City Administrative Code(NEW) |
Title 20. CONSUMER AFFAIRS |
Chapter 2. LICENSES |
Subchapter 9. PEDICABS |
Section 20-254. Required equipment of pedicabs
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a. Each pedicab operated in the city shall be equipped with the following features: 1. three or more wheels; 2. a unibody frame for the entire vehicle; 3. seating for no more than three passengers; 4. hydraulic or mechanical disc or drum brakes, which are unaffected by rain or wet conditions; 5. a secondary or emergency brake system; 6. battery-operated headlights capable of projecting a beam of light for a distance of 300 feet; 7. battery-operated taillights which are visible from 500 feet; 8. turn lights; 9. passenger seat belts; 10. an audible signaling device; 11. reflectors on the spokes of the wheels of the pedicab; 12. a timer, of a type approved by the commissioner, affixed within clear view of passengers, if the rate charged is based on period of use; 13. a sign attached to the interior of the pedicab within view of passengers indicating the name and telephone number of the pedicab business, the pedicab's registration number and a telephone number that can be used to direct consumer complaints about such pedicab to the department; and 14. a sign conspicuously posted on the exterior of the pedicab indicating the amount to be charged for the use of the pedicab or the basis for calculating such amount. b. The maximum width of a pedicab shall be fifty-five inches and the maximum length of a pedicab shall be ten feet. c. It shall be unlawful for a pedicab business to operate or authorize the operation of, or for a pedicab driver to operate, a pedicab that does not comply with the requirements of this section.