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More than $750 in damage was done
to the property of any person.
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Anyone was injured (no matter how
slightly) or killed.
Each driver (or the driver’s
insurance agent, broker, or legal
representative) must make a
report to DMV using California
Traffic Accident Report form
SR 1. The CHP or police will not
make this report for you. Call
1-800-777-0133 and ask for the SR 1
or go online at
www.dmv.ca.gov .
You
must make this report:
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Whether or not you caused the car
accident and
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Even if the accident occurred on
private property.
Your
driving privilege will be suspended:
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If you don't make this report.
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For four years, if you did not
have proper insurance coverage.
During the last three years of the
suspension, your license can be
returned if you provide a
California Insurance Proof
Certificate (SR 22) and maintain
it during this period.
California Car Accidents On
Your Record
Every
accident reported to DMV by:
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Law enforcement shows on your
driving record unless the
reporting officer says another
person was at fault.
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You, or another party in the
accident, shows on your record if
any one person has over $750 in
damage or if anyone is injured or
dies.
It
does not matter who caused the
accident, DMV must keep this record.
Accidents, Insurance, and Minors
If you
are under 18 years of age, your
parents sign your license
application and assume financial
responsibility for your driving
unless they ask DMV to cancel your
license. When you reach age 18, your
parents’ liability automatically
ends.
If you
are involved in an car accident you
may be liable for civil damages and
you may also be fined.
* Low
cost automobile policies are
established for Los Angeles and San
Francisco counties. Please contact
your insurance agent |