You have certain legal responsibilities if:
- You are involved in a crash
- Other drivers have a crash because of something you do.
In either of these cases, you are legally required to:
- Remain at the scene.
- Give all reasonable assistance. Call for emergency services if you can and if necessary.
- You must exchange the following information with the other driver, anyone who has been injured and anyone whose property has been damaged
- Your name and address
- The name and address of the registered owner of the vehicle, if different.
- The licence plate number
- Insurance information
Here are some other things you should do:
- Move the vehicles off the road if it is safe to do so.
- Avoid discussing who’s at fault
- Record names and addresses of all witnesses
- Exchange driver’s licence numbers with any other drivers involved.
- Draw a sketch or take photos of the scene.
- Note time, location, weather.
- Notify your insurance company right away.
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