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Accidents / What to do

If you are ever involved in a motor vehicle accident, be co-operative, but never admit fault, nor discuss the accident with anyone at the scene, as anything you say could be misinterpreted later.

The required duties of those in charge of the involved vehicles is to:

1. Remain at or immediately return to the scene of the accident

2. Render all possible assistance

3. Upon request, give to anyone either involved in or witnessing the accident, or any police officers on the scene, his/her name, the owner`s name and address, Driver`s License number and insurance information
   
   Failure to do so will result in a fine of not less than $200 and up to $1,000, and/or imprisonment of up to six months. In addition, your license may be suspended for up to two years.

• In the event of injuries, do not move the vehicles and call 911 immediately

• If there are no injuries but the damage exceeds $1,500, you can move the vehicles (i.e., to the nearest Vehicle Collision Centre), but you must notify the police

• If there are no injuries and the damage is less than $1,500, you are not required to call or inform the police