When is a driver allowed to file a crash report within 6 months of a crash?

A driver is allowed to file a crash report within 6 months of a crash when the damage involved is over a specified amount, which in this case is $400. This threshold serves as a significant indicator of the severity of the incident. When property damage exceeds this amount, it triggers the requirement to report the crash to ensure that the necessary details are documented for insurance and legal purposes.

However, other conditions, such as the presence of witnesses, whether the drivers agree on the circumstances, or fault for the crash, do not inherently establish a requirement or a time frame for filing a crash report according to the established regulations. The focus on a monetary threshold helps to streamline accident reporting and facilitates the investigation of more serious incidents while allowing for less critical incidents to be managed differently.