Michigan § 257.618 - Accidents; damage to vehicles; stopping required; reporting to police agency or officer; penalty.
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§ 257.618. Accidents; damage to vehicles; stopping required; reporting to police agency or officer; penalty.
(1) The driver of a vehicle who knows or who has reason to believe that he has been involved in an accident upon public or private property that is open to travel by the public shall immediately stop his or her vehicle at the scene of the accident and shall remain there until the requirements of section 619 are fulfilled or immediately report the accident to the nearest or most convenient police agency or officer to fulfill the requirements of section 619(a) and (b) if there is a reasonable and honest belief that remaining at the scene will result in further harm. The stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(2) If an individual violates the requirements of subsection (1) and the accident results in damage to a vehicle operated by or attended by any individual, the individual is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.618 cover?
Section 257.618 ("Accidents; damage to vehicles; stopping required; reporting to police agency or officer; penalty.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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