STATE OF NEW YORK
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
25 BEAVER STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10004
STATE OF NEW YORK
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
25
BEAVER STREET
NEW YORK,
NEW YORK 10004
| George E. Pataki Governor |
Howard Mills |
| Circular Letter No. 16 (2006) July 20, 2006 |
| TO: | ALL AUTHORIZED MOTOR VEHICLE INSURERS AND INSURANCE PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS |
| RE: | REQUESTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE POLICE ACCIDENT REPORTS |
| STATUTORY REFERENCE: ARTICLE 26 OF THE INSURANCE LAW AND REGULATION 64 | |
The purpose of this Circular Letter is to advise that the New York State Police has informed the Department that it will no longer provide copies of police accident reports directly to requesting parties. Effective May 15, 2006, insurers and producers wishing to obtain copies of state police accident reports may request them directly from The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). To request a copy of a police accident report filed with DMV, please see form MV-198C, which includes appropriate instructions, on the DMV website at http://www.nysdmv.com/forms.htm#pubuse. |
Very truly yours,
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