FL H1307

Authorizes law enforcement agencies to contract with private entities to send licensed, state-authorized claims adjusters to complete short-form crash reports or driver exchange-of-information forms instead of having an officer investigate.

Requires claims adjusters to submit completed crash reports or driver exchange forms to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the law enforcement agency.

Specifies short-form crash report requirements including date, time, location, vehicle descriptions, names and addresses of parties and witnesses, insurance information, and claims adjuster credentials if applicable.

Updates crash report requirements to reference claims adjusters alongside law enforcement officers in sections 316.068, 324.051, and 456.072 of Florida Statutes.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.