ivan_yulaev
09-03-05, 02:51 AM
So, I had a bike vs. car accident a few weeks ago. Now, I'm wonding, since the other party's insurance got involved, do I still need to submit a SR-1 accident report to the DMV?
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Little Darwin
09-03-05, 12:38 PM
I don't know the specific law in CA (even though I rode there for a few years) but I have three initials for you... CYA!
Just do it. :)
Just do it. :)
Dchiefransom
09-03-05, 07:11 PM
Was someone injured in any way? If so, I believe it's required by law, unless the police took a report at the scene. It's on the DMV website.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/sr/sr1.htm
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/sr/sr1.htm
Bekologist
09-03-05, 08:35 PM
Who's liable? I don't know the law in California, but I wouldn't count on the driver's insurance company to be looking out for your best interests-
it's usually in the driver's, not the cyclist's, best interest if no accident report is filed, I'd file one if it was me and I got injured and the driver was at fault.
it's usually in the driver's, not the cyclist's, best interest if no accident report is filed, I'd file one if it was me and I got injured and the driver was at fault.
Swami'sPrincess
09-03-05, 10:46 PM
You might want to contact Helmet Head- he seems to be able to quote vehicle code.
Tell him Swami's Princess sent you.
Tell him Swami's Princess sent you.