Duties of driver of vehicle causing damage to property other than
another vehicle
Sec. 4. (a) The driver of a vehicle that causes damage to the
property of another person, other than damage to a vehicle, shall do
the following:
(1) Immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or
as close to the accident as possible in a manner that does not
obstruct traffic more than is necessary.
(2) Immediately return to and remain at the scene of the
accident until the driver does the following:
(A) Takes reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or
person in charge of the property of the damage.
(B) Gives the person the driver's name and address and the
registration number of the vehicle.
(C) Upon request, exhibits the driver's license of the driver
if the driver is required to have a driving license to operate
the vehicle.
(b) If after reasonable inquiry the driver of the vehicle cannot find
the owner or person in charge of the damaged property, the driver of
the vehicle shall do the following:
(1) Notify either the sheriff of the county in which the damaged
property is located or a member of the state police department.
(2) Give the sheriff or state police department the information
required by this section.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.
Last modified: May 27, 2006