As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
OFFENSE
Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident or incident
which resulted in personal injury without reporting in violation of
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law ("VTL") § 600(2) and involves
serious physical injury, as defined in New York Penal Law § 10.00,
or death. This term shall not include any violation of VTL § 600(2)
resulting solely from the failure of an operator to exhibit his or
her license and insurance identification for the vehicle or exchange
the information required.
SEIZING AGENCY
The law enforcement agency seizing the instrumentality of
an offense.
The County Attorney shall issue and promulgate such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this
article.
This article shall apply to actions occurring on or after the
effective date of this article.