A. The operator of any vehicle involved in an accident which occurs anywhere within the City of Grand Island and results in damage to property shall:
1. Immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident; and
2. Give his or her name, address, telephone number and the operator’s license number to the owner of the property struck, or the driver or occupants of any other vehicle involved in the collision.
B. If the accident involves a collision with a an unattended vehicle or property, the operator of the vehicle which strikes the unattended vehicle shall immediately stop such vehicle and leave in a conspicuous place in or on the unattended vehicle or property a written notice containing the information required by subsection (A) of this section. In addition, such driver shall, without unnecessary delay, report the collision, by telephone or otherwise, to an appropriate peace officer.
C. A peace officer may remove or cause to be removed from a roadway, without the consent of the driver or owner, any vehicle, cargo, or other property which is obstructing the roadway creating or aggravating an emergency situation or otherwise endangering the public safety. Any vehicle, cargo, or other property obstructing a roadway shall be removed by the most expeditious means available to clear the obstruction, giving due regard to the protection of the property removed.
D. Any person violating subsection (A) or (B) of this section, as part of any sentence, suspended sentence, or judgment of conviction under this section, the court may order the defendant not to drive any motor vehicle for any purpose in the State of Nebraska for a period of up to one year from the date ordered by the court. If the court orders the defendant not to drive any motor vehicle for any purpose in the State of Nebraska for a period of up to one year from the date ordered by the court, the court shall also order that the operator’s license of such person be revoked for a like period.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 9962 on 2/14/2024