New York VTL 605(a)(1) also says that if the driver himself is incapacitated
and cannot file in writing with the DMV, then the obligation to file falls
to another participant in the accident if such person exists. The official
DMV form (MV 104) that must be filed may be found here.
Fines For Failure to File an Accident Report
Failure to file a report according to NY VTL 605-a is a misdemeanor and is grounds for the Commissioner to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of the driver or all certificates of registration for any motor vehicle or both.
Since conviction of violating NY VTL 605(a)(1) may lead to license revocation or suspension it is important to clarify the difference between the two. A driver license suspension is a temporary loss of driving privileges for a fixed period that terminates automatically.
When the suspension time ends, the driver can restore his license by simply
paying the restoration fee of $25. In contrast, a license revocation is for a
minimum period which continues until the driver restores his license by
reapplying for a driver’s license at his local DMV office and the DMV approving
it. One result of automobile accidents is increased auto insurance premiums.
New York Insurance Law 2335 was amended last year to prohibit insurers from
increasing premiums after an accident unless the property damage exceeded
$2,000. Previously, the threshold was $1,000. The change in amount will help
reduce the cost to drivers because the repair cost of most fender benders is
more than $1,000.
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