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Section 20-101 – Scope of Title

    (a)    This title applies throughout this State, whether on or off a highway.     (b)    All of the provisions of §§ 20-101 through 20-105 of this title apply to the owner of any vehicle who is present when the accident occurs, whether or not the owner is the driver.

Section 20-102 – Driver to Remain at Scene — Accidents Resulting in Bodily Injury or Death

    (a)    (1)    The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to another person immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary.         (2)    The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to another person […]

Section 20-104 – Duty to Give Information and Render Aid

    (a)    The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to or death of any person or in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property shall render reasonable assistance to any person injured in the accident and, if the person requests medical treatment or it is apparent that medical […]

Section 20-105 – Duty on Striking Unattended Vehicle or Other Property

    (a)    The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in damage to an unattended vehicle or other unattended property immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary.     (b)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, the driver of […]

Section 20-105.1 – Information in Addition to That Required by 20-104 and 20-105

    (a)    In addition to the information that is required to be given under §§ 20–104 and 20–105 of this title, the driver of each vehicle involved in an accident under either of those sections shall also give the following information:         (1)    Name and address of the insurance carrier or other provider of security for the person giving […]

Section 20-106 – Duty on Striking Domestic Animal

    (a)    In addition to the other requirements of this title, if a motor vehicle strikes and injures a domestic animal, the driver of the motor vehicle immediately shall notify the appropriate State or local police of the accident.     (b)    On receipt of notice under this section, the police shall notify the local organization or governmental agency designated […]

Section 20-107 – Written Accident Report by Drivers and Owners

    (a)    The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to or death of any person shall, within 15 days after the accident, report the matter in writing to the Administration.     (b)    The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury or death of any person shall, […]

Section 20-108 – False Reports Prohibited

    (a)    A person may not give any information that he knows or has reason to believe is false in any oral or written report required by this title.     (b)    A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

Section 20-109 – Administrative Penalty for Violation of Reporting Requirements

    If a person fails to file a written accident report as required by §§ 20-107 and 20-113 of this title or to give correctly the information required by the Administration in connection with the report, the Administration may suspend or revoke:         (1)    The license to drive of the person; and         (2)    The registration of each vehicle owned […]

Section 20-113 – Accident Report Forms

    (a)    (1)    The Administration shall prepare and, on request, supply to police departments, sheriffs, and other appropriate agencies or individuals, forms for the written accident reports required by § 20–107 of this title.         (2)    The forms shall:             (i)    Require sufficiently detailed information to disclose the cause of the reported accident, the conditions then existing, and the persons and vehicles […]