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Driver failure to report accident to DOT
ORS > Vehicle Code > Collisions > 810.725
(1) a vehicle driver violates this statute if they do any of the following:
(a) drive any vehicle involved in an accident required to be reported under 811.720 (when accident must be reported to dot) & within 72 hours of the accident & don't complete a report of the accident in a form approved by the DOT & submit it to the department
(b) drive a vehicle involved in an accident & don't submit to DOT any report required by the department that is other than or in addition to the reports required by this statute. The department may request a supplemental report if in the opinion of the department the original report is insufficient
(c) drive any vehicle that is involved in an accident required to be reported under 811.720 (when accident must be reported to dot) & within 72 hours of the accident doesn't provide proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements to the department, in a form furnished by the department, that at the time of the accident the person was in compliance with the financial responsibility requirements
(2) proof of compliance with financial responsibility required under this statute is subject to the prohibitions and penalties for false certification under 806.050 (Falsification of financial responsibility)
(3) the reports described in this statute are subject to the provisions of 802.220 (Availability of records) & 802.240 (Driver and vehicle records as evidence) relating to the use of such reports after submission. Exemptions from requirements to provide proof of compliance with financial responsibility are established under 806.020 (Exemptions from financial responsibility requirements)
(4) a driver may be required to file additional accident reports with a city as provided under ORS 801.040 (Authority to adopt special provisions)
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