Section 2010.60  Reports in Case of Accident

a)         Whenever a boat is involved in a collision or accident causing injury or death to persons or property damage over $2000, or a snowmobile is involved in a collision or accident causing injury or death to persons or property damage over $750, a report must be made to the Department. All accidents that result in death or serious injury to any person shall be reported by the operator within 48 hours. All other accidents shall be reported within 5 days.

b)         Every Boating Accident Report shall include the following:  

1)         The numbers and/or names of vessels involved;

2)         The locality where the accident occurred;

3)         The time and date when the accident occurred;

4)         Weather and water conditions at time of accident;

5)         The name, address, age, and boat operating experience of the operator of the reporting vessel;

6)         The names and addresses of operators of other vessels involved;

7)         The names and addresses of the owners of vessels or property involved;

8)         The names and addresses of any person or persons injured or killed;

9)         The nature and extent of injury to any person or persons;

10)         A description of damage to property (including vessels) and estimated cost of repairs;

11)         A description of the accident (including opinions as to the causes);

12)         The length, propulsion, horsepower, fuel and construction of the reporting vessel;

13)         Names and addresses of known witnesses; and

14)         Information pertaining to the use or availability of life saving devices.

c)         Every snowmobile accident report shall include the following:  

1)         The locality where the accident occurred;

2)         The time and date of the accident;

3)         Weather and snow conditions at time of accident;

4)         Type of terrain;

5)         The name, address, age, and operating experience of operator of the snowmobile;

6)         The names and addresses of owners of the snowmobile involved;

7)         The names and addresses of any person or persons injured or killed;

8)         The nature and extent of injury to any person or persons;

9)         A description of damage to property;

10)         Nature of operation at time of accident;

11)         A description of accident;

12)         Operator's certificate number;

13)         Names and addresses of know witnesses;

14)         Description of snowmobiles;

15)         Nature of assistance furnished;

16)         Persons on snowmobile other than operator; and

17)         Name and address of operator and registration of other vehicle involved.

d)         Boat and snowmobile accidents shall be reported on forms provided by the Department.  Accident report forms may be obtained from the Department by calling 217/782-6431 or writing to:

Department of Natural Resources

Division of Law Enforcement

One Natural Resources Way

Springfield IL 62702-1271

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 3499, effective March 4, 2021)