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Title 15 : Motor Vehicles, Traffic and Parking
Chapter 5 : Accidents

15-502 : Written report of accident.

The driver of a vehicle which is in any manner involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of any persons or total property damage to an apparent extent of fifty dollars ($50.00) or more shall, within ten (10) days after the accident, forward a written report of the accident to the police department or a copy of any report he is required to forward to the state. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable when the accident has been investigated at the scene by a police officer while the driver was present thereat. (1973 Code, § 11-63)