Prince Edward Island handbook · chapter 8 · 4 min read

If You Are Involved in a Collision

Chapter 8: Collisions Chapter 8: If You Are Involved in a Collision

Sometimes in spite of all your efforts to avoid a collision, you may find yourself involved in one. All drivers involved in a collision have certain duties and responsibilities. The law provides stiff penalties for failure to satisfy these requirements.

After any motor vehicle collision involving death, injury or property damage where the damage to ALL property apparently exceeds $1,000 you must report the collision to the police immediately.

FIVE POINTS IN REPORTING COLLISIONS 1) The exact location. 2) The time of the collision. 3) The nature of damage to cars or other property. 4) The nature and extent of injuries to all people involved in the collision. 5) The names and addresses of the drivers and owners and their Drivers’ Licences and vehicle registration numbers, and insurance details. It is also advisable to obtain the names and addresses of any people who witnessed the collision.

IF YOU SHOULD BE THE FIRST TO ARRIVE AT THE SCENE OF A COLLISION If you are the first to arrive at a serious collision, your first instinct may be to run to the car involved and start pulling people out. Unfortunately, the efforts of the rescuers often aggravate the injuries caused by the collision.

Here is what you should do: