The driver of a vehicle involved in a traffic accident should immediately stop as close to the scene as possible without causing a traffic hazard. If there are no injuries, the involved parties should exchange information including names, addresses, phone numbers, drivers license numbers, vehicle license numbers, and insurance policy numbers. This form is available from the Department of Motor Vehicles , the San Mateo Police Department , or most insurance companies. Please be sure to include your name, address, citation number, and vehicle license plate number when making payments. The procedure for handling abandoned vehicles is shared by the Code Enforcement Division and the Police Traffic Bureau .
Jurisdiction is based on if the vehicle is located on public or private property.