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Frequently Asked Questions - Accidents


When do I have to file an accident report?
If someone is injured or killed, or someone has over $1000 in damage then all drivers involved are required to file a Driver’s Motor Vehicle Accident Report with our office within 10 days of the accident.
Who is required to file a Driver’s Motor Vehicle Accident Report?
All drivers involved in an accident in which someone is injured or killed, or someone has damage over $1000 are required to file a Driver’s Motor Vehicle Accident Report with our office, no matter who is at fault, within 10 days of the occurrence.
Where do I get a Driver’s Motor Vehicle Accident Report?

You can get a Driver’s Motor Vehicle Accident Report from:

  • the officer that investigated your accident,
  • the police or sheriff’s department,
  • your insurance agent,
  • or by calling our office at (402) 479-4645.

 

How do I get a copy of the investigating officer’s report?
The officer’s report is public information. You may purchase a certified copy for $6.00. To request a copy of an officer’s report, send the following information:
  • Accident date
  • Accident location, including county
  • Driver’s Name
  • The request and $6.00 should be sent to:
    Highway Safety
    PO Box 94669
    Lincoln, NE 68509
Can I get a copy of the other driver’s report?
No. All driver’s reports are confidential by law.
Can the Highway Safety Office suspend a person’s driver’s license because of an accident?
Only the Department of Motor Vehicles can suspend a person’s driver’s license.