In an effort to reduce the number of secondary crashes on Indiana roadways, law makers passed Indiana Code 9-26-1-1.2. The law, which went into effect on July of 2016, established guidelines for drivers who have been involved in a property damage crash. Under the law, divers must move their vehicles from the roadway as soon as safely possible. Crashes that result in injury, death, or entrapment are exempt from the law. Drivers who call 911 are being reminded of the law and are being instructed to move their vehicles if the law applies to their situation. Failure to move your vehicle is a Class C Infraction that could result in a citation.
In accordance with this law, drivers who call Evansville- Vanderburgh County Central Dispatch are being instructed to move their vehicles from the roadway.
Here are a list of tips on what you should do if you are involved in an accident:
Call 911 and report the accident
Move your vehicle as soon as is safe to do so
Document the damage by taking pictures (use insurance company phone app if available)
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