PDP 203–05: Reporting Traffic Accidents

To provide guidelines for reporting traffic accidents occurring on university property

Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 28–661 to –674

University policy

A driver involved in a traffic accident on university property must report the traffic accident to the ASU Police Department (ASU PD) as soon as possible, or no later than 24 hours after the accident, and if it involves any of the following:

1. injury or death (which must be reported immediately)
2. damage to university property or a government vehicle
3. damage in excess of $1,000 to any one vehicle

   or

4. accidents involving hazardous material.

Accidents Involving Two or More Drivers

All drivers involved in a traffic accident must stop and exchange the following information:

1. names and addresses
2. drivers’ license numbers and issuing states
3. vehicle license plate numbers and vehicle identification numbers
4. year and make of vehicles

   and

5. insurance information.

Accidents Involving Unattended Vehicles

In an accident involving an unattended vehicle, the driver responsible for the accident must make a reasonable effort to locate the owner of the unattended vehicle. If unable to locate the owner, the driver may contact ASU Police Department (ASU PD) or leave a note with his or her name and address, as well as the name and address of the owner of the vehicle, if different, per Arizona Revised Statutes § 28–664.

If a vehicle owner becomes the victim of an unattended vehicle accident for which the responsible driver failed to leave his or her name and address and/or failed to report the incident to the ASU PD, the vehicle owner can report the incident to the ASU PD if:

1. the damage occurred in a parking lot or structure

   and

2. there is no suspect information.

The driver should:

1. Call 911 (ASU Police Department emergency number) and report the traffic accident, if the extent of the damage requires it.
2. Render aid to the injured.
3. Exchange information with the other driver(s).

For information on reporting emergencies, see:

1. PDP 101–01, “Reporting an Emergency”
2. PDP 101–02, “Emergency Call Boxes”

   and

3. the Parking and Transit Services Policies and Procedures Manual—PTS 701, “Motorist Assistance.”

For more information on university vehicles and accident reporting, see the Facilities Management Policies and Procedures Manual—FAC 204, “Fleet Service/University Vehicle Policy.” skip navigation bar