DS-871

The NY DMV DS-871 form, titled Article 19-A Driver Notification to Employer, is a mandatory legal document used by bus drivers to inform their employers of specific legal or safety-related incidents as required by Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The form serves as a formal record for reporting misdemeanor or felony convictions, driver license revocations or suspensions, traffic infractions, and motor vehicle accidents. It requires the driver to provide their personal information, license ID, the date and nature of the incident, and whether it occurred in a commercial or non-commercial vehicle.

Strict notification timelines are mandated: drivers must report license actions or criminal convictions by the close of business the following day, while accidents and traffic infractions must be reported within five working days. Failure to comply with these requirements subjects the driver to a mandatory suspension of at least five working days. The document ensures transparency and regulatory compliance between drivers and motor carriers, requiring signatures from both the driver and a carrier representative to acknowledge receipt and accountability.