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In the event of damage to property other than another vehicle, the driver, operator, or any other person in charge of the motor vehicle must take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner of the property, in writing (MVA s 68(3)). The driver must take reasonable steps to provide the following particulars to the owner of the property: the name and address of the driver, operator, or other person in charge of the vehicle as well as the license number of the vehicle and the name and address of the vehicle’s registered owner. | In the event of damage to property other than another vehicle, the driver, operator, or any other person in charge of the motor vehicle must take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner of the property, in writing (MVA s 68(3)). The driver must take reasonable steps to provide the following particulars to the owner of the property: the name and address of the driver, operator, or other person in charge of the vehicle as well as the license number of the vehicle and the name and address of the vehicle’s registered owner. | ||
== E. Duty to Provide Information Under the MVA == | |||
If asked, the owner or a person in a motor vehicle that a peace officer believes has been involved in an accident or a violation of the MVA, must provide any information respecting the identity of the driver at the time of the accident (MVA s 84). The person has the right to remain silent until he or she speaks to a lawyer, which may be appropriate in certain circumstances. | |||
== F. Police Accident Reports == | |||
Although accident reports are not open to public inspection, parties to the accident may obtain license numbers from the reports as well as names of drivers, registered owners, and witnesses (MVA s 249(2)). | |||