The Secretary of State shall review the accident report filed by the investigating officer and determine whether further investigation of the existence of financial responsibility is needed.

SUMMARY

Current law requires a law enforcement officer to investigate any motor vehicle accident resulting in bodily injury or death to a person or apparent property damage of at least $1,000. The officer is required to transmit a report to the Chief of the State Police.

This bill requires the investigating officer to specifically check whether a motor vehicle operator involved in an accident has valid liability insurance at the time of the accident and to provide a copy of the report to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is authorized to investigate further whether the operator has valid liability insurance.