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Cold Reporting A Minor Traffic Accident
In order to file a cold report for a minor traffic accident, one of the following situations must apply:
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CSPD was on Accident Alert |
The Wreck was on Private Property |
There was less than $1000 in total damages to all involved vehicles |
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No one died or was hurt, and;
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There was no drugs or alcohol involved, and;
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The wreck did not damage public property (e.g., a road sign, utility pole, etc.), and;
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All drivers in the accident are still there and everyone agrees to and has vehicle and insurance information to exchange.
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No one died or was hurt,
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There was no drugs or alcohol involved, and;
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All drivers in the accident are still there and everyone agrees to and has vehicle and insurance information to exchange, and;
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There is no major damage to another's property (e.g., vehicle wrecked into a building)
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No one died or was hurt, and;
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There was no drugs or alcohol involved, and;
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All drivers in the accident are still there and everyone agrees to and has vehicle and insurance information to exchange, and;
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No one asks for a police officer to take the report.
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You can file your report either online or mail the completed form to the Colorado Motor Vehicle Division. (Click here for tips on filing a report). CSPD can't accept the completed forms you must send them to the State.
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NOTE:If someone hit your car in a parking lot or while it was parked on a city street and left without leaving their information (Hit & Run) and you or a witness do not know or have:
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The other driver’s name and description
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The other vehicle’s license plate number
You will need to make your report over the counter or online.
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