Delaware § 6827 - Accidents.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 6827 — Accidents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6827. Accidents.
(a) The operator of an OHV involved in an accident resulting in an injury to another person or in a death shall immediately report such accident by the quickest available means of communication, to a State Police officer or the local law-enforcement officer for New Castle County or the municipality wherein the accident occurred.
(b) The operator of an OHV involved in an accident resulting in damage to private property, except that of the operator, shall notify the owner of said property within 48 hours of the occurrence of such accident.
(c) Accidents resulting only in injury to the operator and/or damage to the operator’s personal equipment need not be reported.
(d) The operator of an OHV involved in an accident upon either public or private property, resulting in injury to or death of any person, shall immediately stop and remain at the scene of such accident and shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance in securing medical aid or transportation for the injured person or persons.
(e) This section shall not apply to accidents involving competition vehicles damaged while engaging in special or competition events.
61 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 6; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 6827
What does Delaware Code § 6827 cover?
Section 6827 ("Accidents.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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