§ 29-71. Same—Filing with city.  


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  • Every law enforcement officer, other than members of the city police department and state department of public safety, who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor vehicle accident of which a report must be made, either at the time of and at the scene of the accident or thereafter by interviewing participants or witnesses shall, within ten (10) days after completing such investigation, forward a written report of such accident to the traffic division of the police department. Every such accident report shall be made on the appropriate form provided by the traffic division and shall contain all of the information required therein unless not available. Such reports shall be without prejudice to the officer so reporting and shall be for the confidential use of the police department and the city traffic engineer.

State law reference

Similar provisions, V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 550.062.