IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ACCIDENT
Stop! It is illegal not to
Turn off engine
Turn of hazard warning lights
Check for injuries of yourself and any passengers
In the case of a minor collision without injuries note down the details for any future injury claim from other people involved
Remain calm and do not get angry or aggressive
Do not apologise or accept liability until all the facts are known
WHEN TO CALL THE POLICE
Call police ambulance and other emergency services if anyone is injured or the road is blocked
Always call the police if the other driver leaves the scene or you suspect they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs Also if you suspect the other driver of causing the accident on purpose
Always notify the police of an accident within 24 hours so the details are kept on file for future reference
EXCHANGING DETAILS WITH THE OTHER DRIVER
You need to exchange the following details if the accident has caused damage or injury
Name and address
Insurance details
Details of passengers
Details of any witnesses
Details of registered keeper of vehicles if not the driver
If a foreign lorry is involved note down the numbers on the lorry and its trailer as well as the company information
DETAILS TO RECORD OF THE ACCIDENT
The make model registration number and colour of both vehicles
The time and the date of the accident
What the driving weather and road conditions were
Details of damage to both vehicles
Details of any other vehicles or property damaged
Details of any injuries to drivers, passengers and any pedestrians
The names and contact details of drivers passengers witnesses or anyone else involved in the accident
Take pictures if possible of the scene of the accident, the position of the vehicles and damage caused
If no other person was involved in the accident but damage has been caused to a vehicle or property always leave a note