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DIVISION 7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS 16000-16560›CHAPTER 1. Compulsory Financial Responsibility 16000-16078›ARTICLE 1. Accident Reports 16000-16005

§ 16003

California Vehicle Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

If any driver is physically incapable of making the report, and is not the owner of the motor vehicle involved in the accident, the owner shall, as soon as he learns of the accident, report the matter in writing to the department.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1409.)

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