New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 601: Leaving scene of injury to certain animals without reporting
What this law says, in plain English
A motor vehicle operator who strikes and injures a horse, dog, cat, or cattle must stop, locate the owner or police officer, report the incident with vehicle and insurance information, and provide proof of insurance. Violations are punishable by fines.
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