Whose duty is it to report if a vehicle is disabled?

Whose duty is it to report if a vehicle is disabled?

• A. The driver
• B. Law enforcement
• C. The passenger
• D. The vehicle owner

Answer: (B)

Disabling a vehicle on a roadway creates a traffic safety hazard that needs official handling. Law enforcement is the agency equipped to respond to traffic incidents, manage the scene, coordinate towing or roadside assistance, and document what happened for safety and liability purposes. While the driver should move the vehicle to a safe spot and use hazard signals if possible, the duty to report a disabled vehicle to the proper authorities rests with law enforcement.

Disabling a vehicle on a roadway creates a traffic safety hazard that needs official handling. Law enforcement is the agency equipped to respond to traffic incidents, manage the scene, coordinate towing or roadside assistance, and document what happened for safety and liability purposes. While the driver should move the vehicle to a safe spot and use hazard signals if possible, the duty to report a disabled vehicle to the proper authorities rests with law enforcement.