New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 605: Report required upon accident
What this law says, in plain English
Motor vehicle operators must report accidents involving injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000 to the commissioner within ten days. Failure to report or providing incorrect information is a misdemeanor.
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