Remove accident from driving record California

Unfortunately, there's no way to remove an accident from your driving record in California unless the accident was listed by mistake. In the rare event that this occurs, you can use form DL-208: Traffic Accident Record Correction Request to fix the issue.

How long does an accident stay on your record in California?

Collisions. Collisions will be reported for 3 years from the collisions date. If a collision was reported by law enforcement and the record contains a commercial vehicle or hazardous materials indicator, the collision will be reported for 10 years from the collision date.

Do all accidents show up on your driving record California?

Every vehicle collision reported to DMV by law enforcement will show on your driving record unless the reporting officer says another person was at fault.

How long does a no fault accident stay on your record in California?

In California, most accidents and minor violations stay on your driving record for three years. Accidents involving more serious violations stay on your record longer: A DUI conviction will follow you around for 10 years. Even if you weren't at fault, an accident must be reported.

Can you forget a car accident?

There are two types of amnesia that often happen with car accidents. One is called retrograde amnesia, which is when you can't remember events that happened before the event that caused amnesia. The other is called anterograde, which is when you can't recall things that have happened after the event.