California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §24400: Any owner or operator who knowingly refuses or fails to make any report of an accident as required in Article 1 (commencing with Section 24300) of Chapter 3 of this part shall be guilty of a misdemean

Misdemeanor

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A vehicle owner or operator who knowingly fails to report an accident as required by law commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000.

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Any owner or operator who knowingly refuses or fails to make any report of an accident as required in Article 1 (commencing with Section 24300) of Chapter 3 of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

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