Test 2. Crash Reporting Flashcards
§ 40-6-270
Hit and run; duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of accident (a)
> The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident causing injury, death, or damage to another car must immediately stop at the scene then return to the scene and:
> > Name or address
Driver’s license
reasonable assistance
Emergency services contracted
§ 40-6-270
Hit and run; duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of accident (b)
If the accident is the proximate cause of death or a serious injury and a person knowingly fails to comply with provisions of subsection (a), what is the punishment?
> Guilty of a felony
§ 40-6-270
Hit and run; duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of accident (c)
If the accident is the proximate cause of an injury other than a serious injury and a person knowingly fails to comply with provisions of subsection (a), what is the punishment?
> Misdemeanor
§ 40-6-271
Duty upon striking unattended vehicle
> A driver that collides with an unattended vehicle must stop and notify the owner or operator with their name and address or leave a written notice with the same information on the struck vehicle.
> Failure to comply is a misdemeanor
§ 40-6-272
Duty upon striking fixture upon highway
> The driver involved in an accident damaging property on or near the highway must notify the owner with their name, address, and vehicle registration and show their operator’s license if requested.
§ 40-6-276
Driver of wreck truck to remove parks & glass from scene of wreck
> The wrecker driver must remove parts or clear debris from the scene of a wrecked car unless instructed otherwise by a police officer.
> Misdemeanor
What are two facets of working a motor vehicle crash?
- Reporting
- Investigation
What are the three elements present in every motor vehicle crash?
- Human element
- Interview Witness
- Roadway elements
