Possible failure to stop at accident?

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Thu 12 Nov 2009 19:51
Possible failure to stop at accident? - timboblackbo
Any advice on possible "failure to stop at an accident"? Does driver #1 have to report to police when driver #2 stops to let driver #1 change lane on a main road, then driver #3 skids in the rain and shunts the driver #1.

The law seems clear about actually hitting another car, but not the above....
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Thu 12 Nov 2009 20:09
Possible failure to stop at accident? - Robin Reliant
The police only need to be informed when personal injury is caused. With vehicle damage you are obliged to supply the other driver with insurance and contact details.
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Thu 12 Nov 2009 20:21
Possible failure to stop at accident? - timboblackbo
Thanks for clearing that up. What about driver #1 not being able to stop at the time to give insurance details....
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Thu 12 Nov 2009 20:54
Possible failure to stop at accident? - Robin Reliant
Driver 1 would be obliged to stop at the scene and provide details.
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Thu 12 Nov 2009 23:08
Possible failure to stop at accident? - Westpig
the law re reporting etc, says a car is involved if... 'owing to the presence of a motor vehicle on a road'.

For example, a police car parked innocently at the side of the road, could be involved in an accident, if another driver over reacted to the sight of it. (Doesn't mean to say it's liable for anything though).

You need to report a non injury accident if names and addresses are not exchanged, damage to roadside property, offence alleged, etc.

If the above applies you have to report the accident 'as soon as practicable and in any case within 24 hours'.
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Fri 13 Nov 2009 08:59
Possible failure to stop at accident? - Cliff Pope
>>
For example a police car parked innocently at the side of the road could be
involved in an accident if >>



The police advice given in HJ's post says you must stop/report/exchange if you are DRIVING a vehicle involved in an accident.
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Fri 13 Nov 2009 12:22
Possible failure to stop at accident? - Westpig
The police advice given in HJ's post says you must stop/report/exchange if you are DRIVING a vehicle involved in an accident.


the legislation states simply 'if owing to the presence....'

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Fri 13 Nov 2009 12:25
Possible failure to stop at accident? - Westpig
www.dft.gov.uk/collisionreporting/Law/default.asp
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Fri 13 Nov 2009 12:32
Possible failure to stop at accident? - Westpig
The police advice given in HJ's post says you must stop/report/exchange if you are DRIVING a vehicle involved in an accident.


Cliff,

I think you may be right. It's a long time since i've studied this, is my excuse. There's a difference between the legislation in having to report the accident under s.170 RTA (which relates to a 'driver') and having some form of liability because of your vehicle being present.

I can remember an old exam question about a pedestrian falling over a parked and unattended vehicle..(and the need for insurance).
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Thu 12 Nov 2009 23:01
Possible failure to stop at accident? - jbif
What about driver #1 not being able to stop at the time to give insurance details... >>


Are you saying that driver 1 got rear ended but then failed to give details?

see www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=79243&...e
for explanation of driver's obligations.
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