New York A04168 prohibits municipalities from transferring primary investigating authority of vehicle collisions resulting in serious injury or death.

New York A04168 amends the vehicle and traffic law to ensure that primary investigating authority of vehicle collisions resulting in serious injury or death remains with the police. The bill prohibits any municipality from transferring this authority to a non-law enforcement agency. This change aims to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of investigations into serious vehicle accidents. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A04168 prohibits municipalities from transferring primary investigating authority of vehicle collisions resulting in serious injury or death.

New York A04168 amends the vehicle and traffic law to ensure that primary investigating authority of vehicle collisions resulting in serious injury or death remains with the police. The bill prohibits any municipality from transferring this authority to a non-law enforcement agency. This change aims to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of investigations into serious vehicle accidents. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.