California § 16025 - Every driver involved in the accident shall, unless rendered incapable, exchange

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§ 16025. Every driver involved in the accident shall, unless rendered incapable, exchange

(a) Every driver involved in the accident shall, unless rendered incapable, exchange with any other driver or property owner involved in the accident and present at the scene, all of the following information: (1) Driver’s name and current residence address, driver’s license number, vehicle identification number, and current residence address of registered owner. (2) Evidence of financial responsibility, as specified in Section 16020. If the financial responsibility of a person is a form of insurance, then that person shall supply the name and address of the insurance company and the number of the insurance policy. (b) Any person failing to comply with all of the requirements of this section is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16025

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16025 cover?

Section 16025 ("Every driver involved in the accident shall, unless rendered incapable, exchange") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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