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

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.

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.