Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)

625 ILCS 5 § 11-404: Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A driver who damages an unattended vehicle or property in a crash must stop, notify the owner or leave a written notice with their information, and report the crash to police. Failure to comply is a Class A misdemeanor.

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