Driver failure to report accident to police officer or law enforcement agency; penalty.

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.


(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a driver does not commit the offense of driver failure to report an accident if:

(a) The accident required to be reported under ORS 811.745 results in a serious injury or death; and

(b) The driver gives notice of the accident immediately to the emergency communications system by the quickest means available.

(3) The offense described in this section, driver failure to report an accident, is a Class A traffic violation. [2009 c.490 §4; 2015 c.247 §39]

Note: See note under 811.745.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.