Georgia Statutes
§ 40-6-273 — Duty to report accident resulting in injury, death, or property damage
Georgia § 40-6-273
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O.C.G.A. § 40-6-273 (2026).
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The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or property damage to an apparent extent of $500.00 or more shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication, give notice of such accident to the local police department if such accident occurs within a municipality. If such accident occurs outside a municipality, such notice shall be given to the office of the county sheriff or to the nearest office of the state patrol.
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