Bill > S07348

This bill amends the administrative code of New York City to modify the definition and penalties for unlawfully fleeing an enforcement officer from the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). The updated law clarifies that a driver is guilty of unlawfully fleeing when they know they have been directed to stop by a TLC enforcement officer or police officer, and then attempt to flee either on foot or by vehicle. Specifically, the offense is committed if the driver travels over 300 feet without stopping or engages in reckless driving as defined by state vehicle and traffic law. The penalty remains a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine between $750 and $1,000, imprisonment of up to 90 days, or both. The bill removes specific language about HAIL (Hail Accessible Improvement Lot) licenses and makes the language more generic, applying to any vehicle licensed by the TLC commission. The changes broaden the scope of the original law and provide more flexibility in prosecuting drivers who attempt to evade TLC or police officers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7348