§ 4-56. Duty of motor vehicle operator to report accident involving animals, fowl, livestock.

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Any person who, as the operator of a motor vehicle within the city, strikes any animal shall stop at once, render such assistance as may be safe and practicable and shall report the accident to the police department. It shall be an affirmative defense to any violation under this section that the incident occurred while the operator was responding to an emergency and that the incident was reported as soon as possible.

(Ord. No. 2026, § 1(Exh. A), 8-14-07)

                    
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