vehicle collision guide
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What to do if you have been involved in a collision.TRANSCRIPT
Vehicle Collision Guide
What to do if you have been involved in a collision.
01/12
Draw a diagram of the collision scene
1. Indicatenorth(directions).
2. Identifythelocationofyourvehicle andtheothervehicle(s)involved.
3. Identifyroadnamesandstreetsandavenues.
Notes
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> If someone has been seriously injured.
> If an involved driver does not have documentation including driver’s licence, registration, or insurance.
> If you suspect a driver is impaired.
> If one or more of the vehicles isn’t drivable.
> Ifyourvehiclesaredrivable,movethemtoanother
locationsotheywillnotobstructtraffic.Ifoneor
morearenotdrivable,callthepolicecomplaint
lineat780-423-4567.
> Exchangeinformation(insurance,registration,name,
anddriver’slicencenumber).Youshouldviewthe
otherperson’sdriver’slicenceinformationrather
thanhavethemcommunicateitverbally.
> Ifsomeonerefusestoprovidetheirinformation,
documentthelicenceplatenumber,vehicle
description,anddriverdescriptionbeforethey
leavethescene.
> Obtainnamesandphonenumbersofallwitnesses.
If the collision involves serious injuries or if impaired driving is suspected, here is what you or someone else should do.
> Call9-1-1sothenecessarymedicalhelpcanbe
dispatchedtothesceneandpolicecanbenotified.
> Vehiclesneedtoremainwheretheyaresopolice
caninvestigatethecollisionscene.
> Ifthecombineddamagetothevehiclesinvolved
isover$2,000youmustattendapolicestation
andfileaCollisionReportForm.Failuretodoso
couldresultina$287fine.
Driver information
Driver’sfullname: ____________________________________________________
Dateofbirth:____________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________
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Phonenumber(home):____________________________________________
Phonenumber(cell):________________________________________________
Driver’slicencenumber:___________________________________________
Vehicle information
Make/modelofvehicle:____________________________________________
Year:________________Colour:___________________________________________
Licenceplatenumber:______________________________________________
Insurance information
Insurancecompanyandbroker:_______________________________
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Policynumber:_________________________________________________________
Expirydate:______________________________________________________________
Passenger information
Fullname(s)andage(s): __________________________________________
Address(es):_____________________________________________________________
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Phonenumber(s): ____________________________________________________
Witness information
Fullname(s)andage(s): __________________________________________
Address(es):_____________________________________________________________
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Phonenumber(s): ____________________________________________________
Report a Collision
If you are unsure, call 780-423-4567.
Police attendance is only required for certain situations.