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Accident reporting in New York

Requirements to notify police and submit written reports after a traffic accident, including reporting thresholds and deadlines.

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Accident property damage reporting threshold (Fees)

Amount of property damage, in the currency of the value, at or above which a traffic accident must be reported to police authorities.

$1,000USD

Accident written report deadline (Measures)

Number of days within which a written accident report must be filed with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles after a reportable accident.

10 d

Accident police report deadline (Measures)

Number of hours within which a reportable accident must be reported in writing to the Superintendent of State Police or the Chief of Police.

24 h

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