{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"16003","citation":"Veh. Code, § 16003","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS [16000. - 16560.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Compulsory Financial Responsibility [16000. - 16078.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-7/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Accident Reports [16000. - 16005.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-7/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1409.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If any driver is physically incapable of making the report, and is not the owner of the motor vehicle involved in the accident, the owner shall, as soon as he learns of the accident, report the matter in writing to the department.</p>","text":"If any driver is physically incapable of making the report, and is not the owner of the motor vehicle involved in the accident, the owner shall, as soon as he learns of the accident, report the matter in writing to the department.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/accident-reports-16003","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}