Car permit · Crashes and insurance

In Washington, when must you file a written collision report with the Washington State Patrol (if no officer files one)?

Correct answer: When someone is injured or property damage is $1,000 or more.

Answer options

  1. AWhen someone is injured or property damage is $1,000 or more Correct
  2. BOnly when you or the other driver is injured
  3. CWhen someone is injured or property damage is over $500

Why

Since 2015, Washington requires a written collision report when someone is hurt or property damage is $1,000 or more and no officer files a report. You must send it to the Washington State Patrol within 4 days of the crash.

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Topic: Crashes and insurance   License: Car permit

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