You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR 1) with DMV when:
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You intend to file a certificate of non-operation for your vehicle.
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Your vehicle is towed for parking illegally.
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You have a collision and there is an injury or death.
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Explanation
When you are involved in a collision, you must report it to DMV within 10 days if anyone was injured or killed. Each driver must file a report using the Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR 1) form. If you do not report the accident, you may have your driving privileges suspended.
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