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Introduced
01/21/2014
01/21/2014
In Committee
08/14/2014
08/14/2014
Crossed Over
05/28/2014
05/28/2014
Passed
08/22/2014
08/22/2014
Dead
Vetoed
09/30/2014
09/30/2014
Introduced Session
2013-2014 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Section 20005 to the Vehicle Code, relating to accidents.
AI Summary
This bill adds Section 20005 to the Vehicle Code, requiring the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident where a person is struck to immediately stop at the scene and provide their name, address, the names and addresses of any injured occupants, the vehicle's registration number, and the owner's name and address to the injured person and any other involved parties or law enforcement. The driver and any injured occupants must also exhibit their driver's license or other identification upon request. Failure to comply with these requirements is considered an infraction or misdemeanor, punishable by fines and potentially jail time, and will result in the immediate suspension of the driver's license for six months by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Mike Gatto (D)*,
Richard Bloom (D),
Jeff Gorell (R),
Bonnie Lowenthal (D),
Brian Maienschein (D),
Phil Ting (D),
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor. (on 09/30/2014)
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