12.16.010: IMMEDIATE NOTICE OF ACCIDENT REQUIRED:

   A.   The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to an apparent extent of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or more shall, immediately by the quickest means of communication, give notice to the police department.

   B.   Any person guilty of violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 66-92 § 1, 1992: Ord. 36-91 § 1, 1991: prior code title 46, art. 5 § 91)

12.16.020: DRIVER DUTIES; MOVING OF VEHICLES PROHIBITED:

   A.   Stop And Remain At Scene: The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident described in section 12.16.010 of this chapter shall immediately stop the vehicle he or she was operating at the time of said accident at the scene thereof, and shall remain at the scene of such accident until the requirements of section 12.16.030 of this chapter, or its successor, are fulfilled by such driver.

   B.   Moving Of Vehicles: No person or persons shall move or cause to be moved any motor vehicle from the scene of an accident until he, she or they have fully complied with the provisions of sections 12.16.010 through 12.16.030 and 12.16.060 of this chapter, or their successors, regarding notice, reporting and identification, as the case may be.

   C.   Violations: Any person guilty of violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Prior code title 46, art. 5 § 92)

12.16.030: DRIVER TO GIVE NAME AND RENDER ASSISTANCE:

   A.   The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall:

      1.   Give his or her name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving;

      2.   Upon request, exhibit his or her operator's license to the person struck, or the driver, occupant of or person attending any vehicle collided with; and

      3.   Render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying or the making of arrangements for the carrying of such person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment, if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or if such carrying is requested by the injured person.

   B.   Any person guilty of violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 88-86 § 68, 1986: prior code title 46, art. 5 § 93)

12.16.040: PHYSICAL INCAPACITY OF DRIVER; DUTY OF OCCUPANT:

Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving immediate notice of an accident as required in section 12.16.010 of this chapter, or its successor, and there is another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of giving such notice, such occupant shall give or cause to be given said notice and shall remain at the scene of the accident until authorized to leave by a police officer. (Prior code title 46, art. 5 § 94)

12.16.050: PHYSICAL INCAPACITY OF DRIVER; DUTY OF OWNER:

Whenever the driver is physically incapable of making written report of an accident as required by section 12.16.100 of this chapter, or its successor, and such driver is not the owner of the vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle involved in such accident, within fifteen (15) days after learning of the accident, shall make such report not made by the driver. (Prior code title 46, art. 5 § 99)

12.16.060: COLLISION WITH UNATTENDED PROPERTY:

   A.   The driver of any vehicle which collides with or is involved in an accident with any vehicle or other property which results in damage to the other vehicle or property shall immediately stop, and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle or other property of such driver's name and address and the registration number of the vehicle causing such damage, or shall attach securely in a conspicuous place on the vehicle or other property a written notice giving such driver's name and address and the registration number of the vehicle causing such damage. If applicable, the driver shall also give notice as provided in section 12.16.010 of this chapter, or its successor.

   B.   Any person failing to comply with said requirements under such circumstances is guilty of a class B violation. (Ord. 21-03 § 2, 2003: Ord. 29-02 § 14, 2002: Ord. 66-92 § 2, 1992: prior code title 46, art. 5 § 96)

12.16.070: ACCIDENT TO LIVESTOCK ON HIGHWAY:

The owner or person in immediate possession of any livestock involved in an accident with any vehicle shall give notice and make report of such accident as required in sections 12.16.010 and 12.16.100 of this chapter, or successor sections. (Prior code title 46, art. 5 § 102)

12.16.080: CONCEALING IDENTITY OR FACTS:

   A.   No person involved in an accident shall conceal or attempt to conceal his or her identity, falsely identify himself or herself, or give false information concerning the accident to any police officer or to any class A special officer to whom the chief of police has delegated the responsibility to obtain information pertaining to the accident.

   B.   Any person guilty of violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Prior code title 46, art. 5 § 95)