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1
Q

When will a reportable accident arise

A

The presence of a Mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or a public place cause an accident

2
Q

Is a collision that takes part on private land reportable

A

No

3
Q

If just the driver of a MPV is injured is the accident reportable

A

No - It is only reportable if the passenger or someone outside the vehicle is injured.

4
Q

If a bus driver baked vigorously which caused an injury to a passenger on the bus is this a reportable accident.

A

Yes the driver would have to STOP and report the accident.

5
Q

If a bus driver braked vigorously which caused an injury to him but no one else on the bus is this a reportable accident.

A

No - The injury has to be to anyone other than the driver.

6
Q

In reportable accidents is it just physical injuries.

A

No injuries can be shock - psychological

7
Q

If a bus driver bakes vigorously and causes damage to his bus only - Is the accident reportable

A

No there has to be damage to another vehicle.

8
Q

Is a cat an an Animal for the purpose of property RTA

A

No

9
Q

If the driver had an accident and a dog was injured which was in the vehicle - no damage was caused to either vehicle and no persons were injured is this a reportable accident

A

No

10
Q

If a vehicle is unoccupied ie handbrake left off roles down the street and causes damage to another vehicle. Is this a reportable accident

A

Yes

11
Q

If the accident was not the driver’s fault - is there an obligation to report the collision

A

Yes

12
Q

In a damage only RTC do you have to provide you insurance details

A

No

13
Q

What details do you have to provide at a damage only RTC

A

Name and address, name and address of the registered keeper, and vehicle identification mark.

14
Q

Is it permissible to supply the address of your solicitor.

A

Yes

15
Q

When must the driver report a collision to the Police

A

AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE - However within 24 hours

16
Q

Can the person reporting a collision phone the Police.

A

No they must make the report in person.

17
Q

Will the reporting obligation remain if the Police have attended the scene

A

Yes

18
Q

Will the reporting obligation remain if the person has been hospitalised

A

Yes

19
Q

Is a trailer parked at the side of the road a vehicle

A

Yes

20
Q

Is an electrically assisted pedal cycle a MPV

A

No

21
Q

How long do you have to remain at the scene

A

For an amount of time which would give someone with right or reasons the chance to ask for details.

22
Q

Does an invalid carriage count as MPV in relation to reporting collisions

A

Yes