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NYS DMV Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) Are Reporting Accidents to Vehicle Owners Instead of Drivers
There appears to have been a change in the way New York State Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) report accidents. Accidents involving a vehicle are now appearing on the MVR of the registered owner, even when the registered owner was not operating the vehicle at the time of the accident.
This is creating widespread confusion throughout the transportation and insurance industries. Insurance companies, employers, brokers, and other organizations rely on MVRs to evaluate an individual's driving history. When accidents are associated with the vehicle owner rather than the actual driver, the MVR no longer accurately reflects that person's driving record.
This issue particularly affects fleet owners, TLC/FHV vehicle owners, leasing companies, businesses, and families where multiple drivers operate the same vehicle.