1. Chapter 7: Traffic Violations/Crashes

2. What should a driver do when involved in or come upon a traffic crash?
Stop in a well lighted environment
Call 911
Help injured people (Only if trained in first aid)
Warn other drivers by using hazard lights/flares
Ask all those involved for their names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s licenses, license plate numbers and insurance information

3. Crash Reports Regardless of fault, a crash must be filed:
Crash involves death
Crash involves injury
Crash involves property damage over $1500 or over $500 if a vehicle owner is uninsured

4. Crash Reports A crash report can be made by notifying:
City police (within city limits)
State police (rural area)
County Sheriff (rural area)

5. Unattended Vehicle Stop vehicle in an area away from traffic
Leave your name, address, phone number, and license plate number
Notify Police
Complete all requested crash reports

6. Leaving the Scene of a Crash
A driver has 30 minutes to report a crash after it occurs
Leaving the scene of a crash will result in a fine, suspension of driver’s license and jail time