N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 457.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 457.1 - Accident reporting

(a) It shall be the duty of the operator of a snowmobile involved in any accident, as defined in this Subchapter, so far as he can do so, to render to other persons affected by said accident such assistance as may be practicable and as may be necessary in order to save them from or minimize any danger caused by the occurrence.

(b) The operator of any snowmobile involved in any accident shall stop and exhibit his certificate of registration and operator's certificate, if he is required to have one, give his name, address and the identification number of his snowmobile, in writing, to any person injured and to the operator or owner of any snowmobile or property damaged. In the event the person injured or the owner of property damaged cannot be located at the place where the accident occurred, then said information and a description of the accident shall be reported by the operator of the snowmobile, within 24 hours, to the nearest police officer, enforcement agency or magistrate.

(c) The operator of every snowmobile involved in any accident resulting in loss of life, personal injury, or property damage in excess of $1,000 shall, within seven days of the accident, file a complete written report and description of the accident as provided in this section.

(d) Accidents shall be reported on forms provided by the commissioner for that purpose. Forms may be obtained at any police station or office of the division.

(e) Accident reports are to be filed with the bureau and a copy thereof shall be filed with the local enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the accident occurred.

(f) Every written report shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1) number of snowmobiles involved;

(2) locality where accident occurred;

(3) time and date when accident occurred;

(4) name, address, age and snowmobile operating experience;

(5) weather conditions at time of accident;

(6) name and address of operator of other snowmobile involved;

(7) name and address of owners of snowmobiles or property involved;

(8) name and address of any person injured or killed;

(9) nature and extent of injury to any person or persons;

(10) description of damage to property, and estimated cost of repairs;

(11) description of accident;

(12) make, year built, type of snowmobile;

(13) name and address of all known witnesses;

(14) type of accident;

(15) signature of person reporting; and

(16) registration numbers of snowmobiles involved.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 457.1