California has not adopted 390.15 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), which includes accident recordkeeping requirements.
| Notification | A driver involved in an accident that results in a death or injury must notify the California Highway Patrol (CHP) or local law enforcement. A "Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California" (SR-1) form must be filed when a motor vehicle is involved in an accident that results in:
The SR-1 may be filed by the driver or by an insurance agent, broker, or legal representative. This form, which addresses financial responsibility, is filed in addition to the reporting requirements of the California Highway Patrol. The SR-1 may be accessed at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv-virtual-office/accident-reporting/ |
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| Procedure | A motor carrier, if a party of interest, may obtain a copy of an accident report from any California Highway Patrol office. To obtain a copy of an accident report by mail, complete a CHP 190 form. The CHP 190 form may be obtained at: https://www.chp.ca.gov/notify-chp/collision-report-chp-190 |
| Fee | $10.00 (minimum fee) |