Expert: Jack Toomey - 7/27/2005

Question
-Thank you for you quick response.  Is there any way you can obtain NYS law information in this matter.  It is very important and time is of the essence.  I need to be certain.  Or possible a website that may cover it. Thanks again.
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Dear J.T.

I live in a double home with a single, long drive-way.  There are 4 vehicles all belonging to different people, we all have a set of each others keys.  Recently, a member of the family used my vehicle, due to it being the last one park in the driveway. Apparently just to go to the store, well unfortunately, he got a DWI while driving my car.  Is this considered stealing my vehicle, he is not covered under my insurance.  Please give me some information according to the law.  I live in NYS. Thank you.
Answer -
   Since I don't live or work in New York I can't be specific about New York law.  However I would be surprised if the police charged your family member with stealing your car and I would also be surprised if the police would entertain a stolen car report from you.  If you are worried about your insurance you might talk to the police about New York's law concerning unauthorized use of an auto law.

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   Sorry but it's really not my function here to look up laws in every state that I happen to get a question about.  I think that a simple way to handle this would be for you to call your local police department in New York and ask them the same question.