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I was
involved in a traffic accident that was not my fault and it is now listed on
my drivers license as an “at fault accident”. |
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A1: |
The Ohio Revised Code, #4509.05, states that
all traffic accidents must be listed on a driving record. However,
it does not state “at fault” on the driving record. About the only way to
determine if a person is at fault is to also view the convictions, i.e.,
failure to yield, assured clear distance, etc. that is the same date as the
traffic crash, generally that person was at fault as they were cited. |
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Q2: |
I was
involved in a one car accident with only damage to my vehicle. Although a
police report was filed I didn’t turn in a claim to my insurance company.
Why is the accident showing up on my driving record? |
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A2: |
Ohio Revised Code, #4509.05, states that
all traffic accidents must be listed on your driving record. Filing or
not filing a claim with your insurance company makes no difference.
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Q3: |
My
insurance company is telling me that I have “points” on my driver license
because of an accident I was involved in. |
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A3: |
The State of Ohio does not assess “points” on
driving records simply because you were involved in a traffic accident. The
only way the state will place points on your driver license is when you
receive a traffic citation and are convicted of that violation. |
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Q4: |
I was
driving down the road when the engine compartment of my vehicle caught
fire. Why is this incident now listed on my driving record as an accident? |
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A4: |
A fire involving a vehicle in transport
(vehicle in motion on the roadway) by definition is classified as a motor
vehicle accident. |
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Q5: |
I struck a
vehicle in the rear that was stopped at a traffic signal. A few moments
later a third vehicle struck my vehicle in the rear. Why is the state
listing it on my driving record as two separate traffic crashes? |
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A5: |
When the investigating officer determines
that time had elapsed between the time you struck the stopped vehicle
and the third vehicle struck you, the crash scene had stabilized so it
must be classified as two separate crashes. |
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Q6: |
An error
was made on an accident report listing me as the driver in the accident.
Due to the error the accident is showing up on my driving record and is
affecting my insurance rates. How do I get this corrected? |
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A6: |
If the error was made by the investigating
police agency you will need to contact them. The investigating police
agency will need to file a crash report supplement (correction or
modification to the original crash report). Once we receive the supplement
we can then make the correction to your driving record. |
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Q7: |
I was
involved in a traffic accident. Can you provide me with a copy of the
report? |
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A7: |
The Ohio Department of Public Safety provides
traffic crash statistical data, not the actual crash reports. To obtain a
copy of the actual traffic crash report, contact the investigating police
agency. |
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