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Insurance and collisionsQuestion 225 of 229

Someone is injured in a collision. Within what time must you report it to law enforcement?

  1. 2 hours
  2. 24 hours
  3. 10 days
  4. 30 days
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Correct answer: 24 hours

Report to law enforcement within 24 hours if anyone is injured or killed. Your insurance agent or legal representative can also file.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 10. Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions: Collisions, page 77

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026