NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 20-43 — Vehicle Collisions.

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In the event of a collision involving a commercial waste vehicle and any other vehicle, cyclist, or pedestrian, at any location, the awardee must notify the Department immediately, except where all of the following circumstances are met: (a) The collision does not result in injury to any person; (b) The collision doe

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Effective: 12/16/2021

§ 20-43 Vehicle Collisions.

RCNY § 20-43

In the event of a collision involving a commercial waste vehicle and any other vehicle, cyclist, or pedestrian, at any location, the awardee must notify the Department immediately, except where all of the following circumstances are met: (a) The collision does not result in injury to any person; (b) The collision does not involve a cyclist or pedestrian; and (c) The accident is not required to be reported to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles on form MV-104 pursuant to section 605 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, or any subsequent form pursuant to such section. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

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