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Act No. 3992 Section 65

Duties in case of accident.

Section 65

SEC. 65. Duties in case of accident.—In the event that any accident should occur as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle upon a highway, the operator shall stop immediately, and, if requested by any person present, shall show his chauffeur's license, give his true name and address and also the true name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle. It shall be the duty of the owner or driver of a motor vehicle to notify at once the nearest peace officer, police station, or municipality when it comes to his knowledge that his vehicle has been concerned in an accident. The driver of any other vehicle concerned in the accident shall also stop, show his chauffeur's license and give his true name and address and the name and address of the owner of the vehicle, if requested, and all other persons present or witnessing the accident shall give their names and add Losses if requested.

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Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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