CHAPTER 9-56
REPORTING OF CRASHES*

* Editor's note – Coun. J. 11-17-21, p. 41319, Art. V, § 1, revised the title of Chapter 9-56, which formerly read: ‘Reporting of Accidents".

9-56-010   Report of crash.

9-56-020   Duty upon striking unattended vehicle.

9-56-030   Duty upon striking fixtures or other property.

9-56-010 Report of crash.

   The operator of a vehicle involved in any crash resulting in injury to or death of any person or in property damage to an apparent extent of $250.00 or more, if such operator is physically capable of doing so, shall immediately report such crash to the police department

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-21, p. 41319, Art. V, § 4)

9-56-020 Duty upon striking unattended vehicle.

   The operator of any vehicle which collides with any vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle of his name, address and telephone number and of the state registration number of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or shall leave in a conspicuous place on the vehicle struck a written notice giving his name, address and telephone number and the state registration number of the vehicle doing the striking and a statement of the circumstances thereof.

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)

9-56-030 Duty upon striking fixtures or other property.

   The operator of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting only in damage to fixtures or other property legally upon or adjacent to public way shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or persons in charge of such property of such fact and of his name, address and telephone number and of the state registration number of the vehicle he is driving and shall, upon request and if available, exhibit his operator's or chauffeur's license.

(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-21, p. 41319, Art. V, § 4)