RP07:Vehicle Crash Law

Question 1

Under Section 22(1) LTA Drivers duties where accidents occur

What must a driver or rider do?

Answer 1

• STOP their vehicle
• ASCERTAIN whether anyone is injured
• RENDER all practical assistance to anyone who is injured or killed

Question 2

What offence does a driver commit if they stop but don’t ascertain injury?

Answer 2

Failing to ascertain injury

Question 3

Under section 22(3) LTA 1998

Where or who does a driver need to report a crash involving injury or death to?

Answer 3

Nearest Police Station
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To an enforcement officer

Question 4

When must a driver report crash involving injury or death under Section 22(3) LTA 1998?

Answer 4

As soon as reasonably practicable, not later than 24 hours after the crash

Question 5

Under what circumstances can a driver not report a crash involving injury or death within 24 hours?

Answer 5

Driver to rider is incapable because of injuries sustained themselves

Question 6

Under section 22(4) LTA 1998

Who must a driver or rider report a crash to that involves damage to the unoccupied vehicle or other property?

Answer 6

The owner

If can’t be contacted or identified, police station or enforcement officer

Question 7

Under Section 22(4) Duty to report damage what are the time frames for the driver or rider to report to the Owner or Police station/enforcement officer?

Answer 7

48 hours for an owner

60 hours for police station or enforcement officer