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Domestic News
September 19, 1959
Kodiak Mirror
Kodiak, Alaska
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Chief of Police Vickery announces dog owners liable for accidents caused by chasing dogs and outlines new state law requiring accident reports regardless of damage over $200, effective September 1.
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Accident By Dog Owner Is Liable
A dog who chases a vehicle and thereby causes an accident will make the owner liable, according to Chief of Police Vickery.
He further stated that no dogs are to run loose unless in the company of their owners, or under control at all times.
The Chief further stated the new State traffic safety responsibility law, which went into effect September 1, requires that anyone involved in an accident is to report the accident, whether damages amount to $200 or less or $200 or more. There are separate forms in each case.
A dog who chases a vehicle and thereby causes an accident will make the owner liable, according to Chief of Police Vickery.
He further stated that no dogs are to run loose unless in the company of their owners, or under control at all times.
The Chief further stated the new State traffic safety responsibility law, which went into effect September 1, requires that anyone involved in an accident is to report the accident, whether damages amount to $200 or less or $200 or more. There are separate forms in each case.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Dog Liability
Accident Reporting
Traffic Safety Law
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Of Police Vickery
Domestic News Details
Event Date
September 1
Key Persons
Chief Of Police Vickery
Event Details
Chief of Police Vickery stated that a dog chasing a vehicle and causing an accident makes the owner liable. No dogs are to run loose unless in company of owners or under control. The new State traffic safety responsibility law, effective September 1, requires reporting accidents regardless of damage amount ($200 or less or more), with separate forms for each case.