Hit & Run Reports:

Keep this report. This is your record of this accident. To comply with California Vehicle Code (VC) Section 20002 (duty where property damage), you must either

a. Give the owner or Give the owner or person in charge of such property the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle; or in the absence of the owner,

b. Leave a written notice in a conspicuous place on the other vehicle or damaged property, giving the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle involved and a statement of the circumstances.

This information is necessary for the completion of your state SR1 From, Report of Traffic Accident, and your insurance report.

Vehicle Code Section 16000

The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to the property of any ONE party in excess of $750 or in the injury or death of any person Must submit a SR-1 Form to the California Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days, or as soon as possible.

Note: Failure to comply may result in suspension of your driver's license.

Form SR-1 may be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles, the California Highway Patrol, any police station, motor vehicle club, insurance agency, or DMV internet web site (SR-1A).

If city or state property is damaged, you will be contacted regarding possible liability.

Law enforcement reports do not satisfy the DMV report requirement.

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