250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-8.12

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-80-00-8.12 - Snowmobile and Recreational Vehicles-Accident Reporting Reports

A. It shall be the duty of the operator of a snowmobile or recreational vehicle involved in any accident as defined in § 8.12(C) of this Part, so far as he or she 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 or recreational vehicle involved in any accident shall stop and exhibit his or her identification certificate if he or she is required to have one, give said name, address and the identification number of the vehicle, in writing, to any person injured and to the operator or owner of any snowmobile, recreational vehicle 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 vehicle, within 24 hours, to the nearest police officer or law enforcement agency.

C. The operator of every snowmobile or recreational vehicle involved in any reportable accident as defined in § 8.2(A)(3) of this Part shall within seven (7) days, file a complete written report and description of the accident as provided in § 8.12(F) of this Part.

D. Accidents shall be reported on forms provided by the Department of Environmental Management for that purpose. Forms may be obtained from the Department, Division of Law Enforcement.

E. Accident reports are to be filed with the Department and a copy thereof shall be filed with the local enforcement agency in the jurisdiction that the accident occurred.

F. Every written report shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information:

1. Number of snowmobiles or recreational vehicles involved

2. Locality where accident occurred

3. Time and date when accident occurred

4. Name, address, age, and snowmobile or recreational vehicle operating experience

5. Weather conditions at the time of accident

6. Name and address of operator of other vehicles involved

7. Name and address of owners of snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, 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 or recreational vehicle

13. Name and address of all known witnesses

14. Type of accident

15. Signature of persons reporting

16. Registration numbers of vehicles involved

17. Motor vehicle operator's license number, if any

18. Name of insurance company

G. Police Reporting

1. Any officer of an enforcement agency who investigates or receives information of an accident involving a snowmobile or recreational vehicle, shall complete a written report of the investigation or information received, and such additional facts relating to the accident as may come to his or her knowledge and mail the same within 48 hours to the Department, keeping a record of same in said office.

2. Where a serious injury or death has resulted from such accident, the investigating officer may delay mailing said report to the Department pending a final determination as to the condition of the injured person or persons; however, in such cases the investigating officer or his or her superior must promptly notify the Department indicating the reason for delay. The report is to be filed not later than seven (7) days after the accident.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-8.12