In New York City, all for-hire vehicles, including those operated by Uber and Lyft drivers, must have an NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) license. Without a TLC license, you cannot drive a Lyft or Uber in New York City. To get a TLC to drive a Lyft or Uber in the city of New York, you must have a TLC NYC medical exam. Therefore, visit Statcare Urgent Care for your exam.
What is the TLC Medical Exam?
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) require that all for-hire drivers complete a medical examination and declared fit to drive by a licensed, practicing physician or medical provider. Thus, if you plan to drive people for a living in NYC, you need this exam. You can get a TLC medical exam on the same day at our urgent care center in Brooklyn.
Who Needs A TLC Medical Exam?
The following drivers need a TLC Exam in New York City:
- Yellow or medallion taxi cabs
- Green or boro taxis
- Uber drivers
- Lyft drivers
- Luxury limousines
- Black car limo drivers
What Does This Exam Cover?
The purpose of a TLC medical exam is to determine if you have any medical conditions that could prevent you from safely operating a vehicle.
The medical professional or doctor will first ask about your medical history, including any surgeries, illnesses or medications that you take. They will also ask about your family’s medical history. Then a physical exam will be done.
Your examination will typically include:
- Blood pressure and heart rate evaluation
- Hearing and vision screening
- Physical exam
During the physical exam portion, the doctor will listen to your heart and lungs, examine your ears, nose, and throat. They will also examine your posture and spine for any abnormalities and check your reflexes and neurological functioning.
The doctor or health provider may order additional testing, such as EKG if you have heart problems, to determine if you can safely operate a motor vehicle.
What Do I Need To Bring To The Appointment?
Print the New York City TLC Medical Certification Form and bring it to your appointment. Bring your NY State Driver’s License. Also, bring a list of any medications that you take, including over-the-counter pills and vitamins. Please bring your medical history and recent medical records to the appointment, as well.
How Much Does A TLC Medical Exam Cost?
At our walk-in clinic in Brooklyn, our TLC medical exams are very affordable. We charge just $85 for a TLC/DOT physical. The fee for a TLC medical exam certificate issued by a New York Licensed Physician Examiner is just $50. Here is a full list of our exam prices. Statcare offers the most affordable prices in Brooklyn saving you time and money. So, visit urgent care for your exam.
What Happens After The TLC Exam?
The licensed medical provider will certify that they have examined you and whether or not you are medically fit to safely operate a vehicle.
If you are medically fit to operate a TLC vehicle, you must submit the form along with your TLC application online here. You have 90 days within the date you submit your TLC application to submit the TLC medical examination form. If you do not submit it within 90 days, then your TLC application will be denied. Therefore, submit is as soon as possible.
How Do I Schedule A TLC Medical Exam In Brooklyn?
Don’t wait — book your TLC medical examination today so that you can get to work. You only have 60 days from the date that you submit your TLC application to take the medical exam and get the results to the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. If you don’t do this, then you could be denied a TLC license, which means that you can’t operate a taxi, Lyft, or Uber in New York City. Thus, make sure you do this right away.
Fortunately, here at our urgent care in Brooklyn, we make it easy to schedule your TLC medical exam. So, contact us at (917) 310-3371 to book your appointment for a TLC medical examination today. We are open seven days a week, including holidays and weekends. We have multiple New York City locations near all subways, Long Island Rail Road, and bus stops.
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