If you are at fault in a traffic crash and do not pay for the damages:
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You will be sentenced to 3 years in jail.
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Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year.
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You must obtain a crash prevention certificate from the DMV before you can drive again.
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Your car will be repossessed.
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Explanation
When you are at fault in an accident, by law you are required to pay for the damages you caused. If you do not comply, your driver license and/or vehicle license plates will be suspended for one year. Your license may be reinstated if you pay a fee and send proof that you have payed for the damages to the Department of Revenue Driver License Bureau.
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