Ops 209 Form PDF Details

The safety and regulation of snowmobile activities in New York State are of paramount importance, particularly when an accident occurs. The OPS-209 form serves as a crucial tool in this regard, designed to ensure that all snowmobile accidents resulting in death, personal injury, or significant property damage are accurately and promptly reported. As mandated by Section 25.25 of the New York State Parks and Recreation Law, operators or involved parties are required to submit this report to the Snowmobile Unit at the Empire State Plaza in Albany within seven days following an incident. This comprehensive document covers various sections, including the precise time and location of the accident, details about the operator and snowmobile involved, weather and snow conditions at the time, and a thorough description of the accident itself. Additionally, it collects data on the type and nature of any injuries or property damage, providing space for a detailed narrative and opinions on the accident causes. By submitting this form, operators contribute to safety monitoring efforts, potentially aiding in the prevention of future accidents. This process underscores the seriousness with which New York State views snowmobile safety and the joint responsibility of operators and snowmobile unit to maintain a safe environment for this recreational activity.

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OPS-209

REV. 8/08

NEW YORK STATE PARKS AND RECREATION

 

SNOWMOBILE UNIT

 

EMPIRE STATE PLAZA AGENCY BUILDING 1

 

ALBANY, NY 12238

REGISTRATION NUMBER

DATE OF THIS REPORT

OF REPORTING SNOWMOBILE

SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT REPORT

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 25.25 of the New York State Parks and Recreation Law, the operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident resulting in death, personal injury or damage to property of $1,000.00 or more must report the accident to Parks and Recreation, Snowmobile Unit within 7 days. If the operator is physically incapable of making such report, and there is another participant in the accident, then such participant shall make the report. In cases where the operator and the participants are physically incapable of making such report, then the owner shall make the report. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute an offense punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

1. TIME AND PLACE OF ACCIDENT

A. Date of Accident

B. Time

AM

C. State

D. Nearest City, Town, etc.

 

 

 

E. County

 

 

 

PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F. Exact Location (Name of trail/area, GPS coordinates; fix location precisely)

 

 

 

 

 

G. Type of Terrain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Trail

 

3.

Groomed Trail

 

4.

Roadway

6. Other (Specify)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Woods

 

4.

Field/Lawn

 

5.

Body of Water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. DATA (Check all appropriate items in box to the left of the number or fill in)

A. Name & Address of Operator

 

B. Operator's Age

 

 

C. Operator's Experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

< 1 Year

 

3.

> 5 Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

1-5 Years

 

4.

Unknown

D. Name & Address of Owner

 

E. Have you ever

completed

a Snowmobile Safety

Course?

Yes No

 

 

 

F. Helmets

Was the operator wearing a helmet?

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

Was the passenger wearing a helmet?

Yes No

 

G. Snowmobile

H. Snowmobile Track: Studded?

 

I. Estimated Speed

 

 

(MPH)

Make

Model

Year Built

 

Yes

 

 

 

J. Was the operator familiar with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the area? Yes No

 

Ownership: O--owner

R--rented B--borrowed

F--family machine

 

No

 

 

 

 

3. WEATHER AND SNOW CONDITIONS (Check all appropriate items in box to left of number or fill in)

 

 

 

 

 

A. Weather Conditions

 

 

B. Visibility

C. Snow Conditions

 

 

D. Wind

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Clear

 

4.

Snow

 

7. Other (Specify)

 

1.

Good

 

1.

Smooth

 

1.

None

 

4.

Strong

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Cloudy

 

5.

Sleet/Hail/Freezing Rain

 

 

 

2.

Fair

 

2.

Rough

 

2.

Light

 

5.

Storm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Rain

 

6.

Fog/Smog/Smoke

 

 

 

3.

Poor

 

3.

None

 

3.

Moderate

 

 

4. OPERATION AT TIME OF ACCIDENT (Check all appropriate items in box to left of number or fill in)

 

 

 

A. Underway

 

 

 

 

 

B. Not Underway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Cruising

 

4.

Towing (Other)

 

7. Other (Specify)

 

1.

Attended

 

 

3.

Fueling

 

2.

Maneuvering

 

5.

Being Towed

 

 

 

2.

Parked

 

 

4.

Other (Specify)

 

3.

Towing Sled

 

6.

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Number of Persons on Snowmobile (Specify)

5.TYPE, NATURE OF CLASSIFICATION OF ACCIDENT (Check all appropriate items in box to left of number or fill in)

A.Cause of the Accident

 

1.

Struck by Other Snowmobile

 

6.

Fire or Explosion (Fuel)

 

 

 

 

11.

Ran off Roadway/Trail

16. Other (Specify)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Collision with Another Snowmobile

 

7.

Fire or Explosion (Other than Fuel)

 

 

12.

Overturning

 

 

3.

Collision with Person

 

8.

Struck Hidden Object in Snow

 

 

 

13.

Skidding

 

 

4.

Collision with Motor Vehicle

 

9.

Disappearance of Snowmobile

 

 

14.

Fell Off

 

 

5.

Collision with a Fixed Object

 

10 Submersion

 

 

 

 

15.

Track Injury

 

 

 

B. PERSONAL INJURIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Property Damage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Burns or Scalds

 

5.

Fracture-Dislocation

 

Item Damage

 

 

This Vehicle

Other Vehicle

 

2.

Crushed or Pinched

 

6.

Other (Specify)

1.

Snowmobile

 

 

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Concussion

 

 

 

2.

Accessory Equipment

 

$

$

 

4.

Abrasion

 

 

 

3.

Damage to Other Property (Describe on Reverse)

$

6. GIVE A BRIEF, BUT CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCIDENT. USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.

NOTE -

MAKE 2 COPIES OF THIS FORM. SEND THE ORIGINAL TO NYS PARKS SNOWMOBILE UNIT. SEND 1 TO THE LAW

ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THE AREA WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND KEEP 1 FOR YOUR RECORDS.

 

 

 

OVER

7. WHAT, IN YOUR OPINION, CAUSED THE ACCIDENT?

8. LIVES LOST

9. PERSONS INJURED

A. List Names & Addresses

A. List Names & Address, Nature & Extent of Injuries

 

 

10. PROPERTY DAMAGE

Describe Property Damage, Include Name and Address of Owner

11. WITNESSES

12. ASSISTANCE FURNISHED

A. List Names & Addresses of All Known Witnesses

A. List Known Police, Fire Dept., Rescue Squads, Etc.

 

 

13. PERSONS ON SNOWMOBILE (Other than Operator)

NAME

ADDRESS

AGE

 

 

 

NAME

ADDRESS

AGE

 

 

 

NAME

ADDRESS

AGE

14. REMARKS (Include opinion how similar accidents can be prevented in the future)

15. NAME, ADDRESS OF OPERATOR AND REGISTRATION NUMBER OF OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED

I declare under the penalties of perjury that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the description and statements made herein are true and correct.

OPERATOR'S SIGNATURE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

(COMPLETE ALL APPLICABLE SECTIONS OR FORMS WILL BE RETURNED)

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