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NY S00394
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Martin Dilan
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AI Summary
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Requires drivers involved in accidents with no personal injury or death to immediately move their vehicles from travel lanes to safe locations nearby, provided the vehicle is operable and movement can be done safely
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Specifies that moving a vehicle under this requirement does not imply no injury occurred and does not make the driver liable or at fault for causing the accident
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Protects drivers from being found in violation of leaving the scene laws when they move their vehicle in compliance with these provisions while remaining in the immediate vicinity
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Clarifies that vehicle movement does not relieve police officers from filing accident reports or prevent hazardous materials from being handled only by qualified persons
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Takes effect on November 1st following the date the bill becomes law
Legislative Description
Requires the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident involving no personal injury or death to move the vehicle to a safe location in the vicinity of the incident.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2014