NU Online News Service, Dec. 10, 3:16 p.m. EST

Count New York City among a growing number of municipalities in the United States looking to make up for budget constraints by seeking to charge motorists involved in an accident if they need the fire department.

The city plans to charge motorists close to $500 if the city's fire department has to come to their aid.

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