RP06 Vehicle Crash Law

Question 1

What are the requirements to stop and ascertain injury? S22(1) LTA1998

Answer 1

• when an accident arises from the operation of a vehicle to a person or vehicle
• the driver or rider of the vehicle
• must stop their vehicle
• and ascertain whether anyone is injured
• and render all practical assistance to anyone who is injure or killed

Question 2

What are the penalties for failing S22(1) LTA1998?

Answer 2

• S35(1)(c) and (2) (non-injury)
3 months and/or $4500 - minimum 6 month disqualification mandatory

• S36(1)(a) and (2) (injury-death)
5 years and/or $20,000 - minimum 1 years disqualification mandatory

POA - S315(2)(b) Crimes Act 1961

Question 3

Duty to report injury?

Answer 3

• where a crash involves
• injury or death
• the driver or rider must report the accident in person to
• nearest Police station or an enforcement officer
• as soon as but no later than 24 hours
• unless the driver or rider is incapable by reason of injury.

Question 4

Duty to report damage?

Answer 4

• Where a crash involves damage to
• an unoccupied vehicle or other property
• belonging to another person
• the driver or rider
• MUST unless incapable by injury
• report within 48hours to the owner
• drivers name, address, rego, crash location.
• If owner can’t be contacted or identified
• report to Police within 60hours.

Question 5

What is the penalty for failing to report injury or damage? S47(3)&(4) LTA1998

Answer 5

$5000