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§ 2927 Security required of nonresidents involved in accidents in this State.

21 DE Code § 2927 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Any nonresident of this State who is involved in any accident through the operation of a motor vehicle wherein there is a damage to property or person shall be liable to damages and shall be required to furnish sufficient security for the payment of damages sustained by any person, firm or corporation before the motor vehicle of the nonresident or the contents thereof are removed from out of the State.

(b) The security required under subsection (a) of this section shall be double the estimated amount of the damages as determined by any reputable automobile repair person of the State, and shall be posted with any justice of the peace in the State.

41 Del. Laws, c. 224, §§ 1, 2; 21 Del. C. 1953, § 2927; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.

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