Utah Code 41-12a-502. Accident reports
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Terms Used In Utah Code 41-12a-502
- Department: means the Department of Public Safety. See Utah Code 41-12a-103
- Motor vehicle: means every self-propelled vehicle that is designed for use upon a highway, including trailers and semitrailers designed for use with other motorized vehicles. See Utah Code 41-12a-103
- Operator: means every person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. See Utah Code 41-12a-103
- Owner: means :(8)(a) a person who holds legal title to a motor vehicle;(8)(b) a lessee in possession;(8)(c) a conditional vendee or lessee if a motor vehicle is the subject of a conditional sale or lease with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession in the conditional vendee or lessee; or(8)(d) a mortgagor if a motor vehicle is the subject of a mortgage with the mortgagor entitled to possession. See Utah Code 41-12a-103(1)(a) Accident reports required under Section
41-6a-402 shall contain information to enable the department to determine whether the owner and operator of the automobile involved in the accident were in compliance with the security requirement of Section41-12a-301 .(1)(b) The information may consist of identifying the policy, bond, or certificate’s issuer and number.(1)(c) The department may rely upon the accuracy of the information unless it has reason to believe that it is erroneous.
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(2)(a) The operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident shall, unless physically incapable, make an accident report.
(2)(b) If the operator is physically incapable, the owner shall, if physically capable, make a report within 10 days of learning of the accident.
(2)(c) The operator and owner shall furnish any additional relevant information the department reasonably requests.
(3) Failure to report an accident as required under Section 41-6a-402 shall be punished as set forth under Subsection 41-6a-402(5) .