41-12a-502. Accident reports.
(1) (a) Accident reports required under Section 41-6a-402 shall contain information to
enable the department to determine whether the owner and operator of the automobile involved
in the accident were in compliance with the security requirement of Section 41-12a-301.
(b) The information may consist of identifying the policy, bond, or certificate's issuer and
number.
(c) The department may rely upon the accuracy of the information unless it has reason to
believe that it is erroneous.
(2) (a) The operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident shall, unless physically
incapable, make an accident report.
(b) If the operator is physically incapable, the owner shall, if physically capable, make a
report within ten days of learning of the accident.
(c) The operator and owner shall furnish any additional relevant information the
department reasonably requests.
(3) Failure to report an accident as required under Section 41-6a-402 shall be punished as
set forth under Subsection 41-6a-402(5).
Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
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