What to do in an Accident

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What do I do first?

Where there is property damage, either to the vehicles involved in the accident, or to any other property (such as a fence), you must exchange details with:

- Any other driver involved in the crash;
- Any other person involved in the crash who is injured; and
- The owner of any property (including any vehicle) damaged in the crash, unless, in the case of damage to a vehicle, the particulars are given to the driver of the vehicle.

What details should I exchange?

You will need to exchange:

- Names;
- Addresses;
- Registration details; and
- Insurance details of the company with whom you have a policy

If possible check these details against the drivers licences or other documents.

Do I need to report the crash to the police?

You do not have to report a crash to the police if the above conditions are satisfied and:

- No one was killed or injured in the crash;
- You gave your details to other drivers involved in the crash;
- Any other driver gave their details to you; and
- No vehicle involved in the crash was towed or carried away.

The Tasmania Police Traffic Crash Reporting System (TCRS) was developed to enable members of the public to report crashes which meet specific requirements and by law do not have to be reported to police. This crash report will however be able to be used for insurance purposes. At the conclusion of the Crash Report you will be provided with a Crash Report Number for your insurance claim.

Will I get charged?

If the police attend the accident scene, you must provide them with your name and address.

You may be asked to submit to a breath analysis to see if you are affected by alcohol.

Depending on the circumstances you may be charged with a traffic offence.

What else should I do?

It is always useful to see if anyone witnessed the crash. This could be a bystander or a driver of another vehicle. Take their contact details and given them your contact details.

If you need to report the accident to police, be sure to give then the names, addresses and contact phone numbers of any witnesses to the accident.

When do I tell my insurance company?

If you are insured, you should report the accident to your insurance company as soon as possible.

What if someone has been injured?

If someone has been injured, you must report the accident to the police. You should also call an ambulance.

You must also complete a ‘Notification of Accident’ form for the Motor Accidents Insurance Board.

For further information see the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania Fact sheet – Motor Vehicle Accidents – Personal Injuries.

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