If property damage from a car crash appears to be over $__________ and no report is written by an officer, you must make a written report of the crash to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles within 10 days.

In Florida, a driver is required to file a written report of a car crash to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles if the property damage resulting from the crash exceeds $500. This law is in place to ensure that all incidents involving significant damage are documented and can be investigated if necessary.

When the damage is assessed, if it is found to surpass this threshold and no official report is made by a law enforcement officer, the responsibility falls on the involved parties to submit their own report within 10 days of the incident. This requirement helps to maintain accurate records of accidents for legal and insurance purposes, which can be crucial for determining liability and managing claims. The other amounts listed are lower than the established threshold, meaning they do not trigger the mandatory reporting requirement in Florida.