Vehicle Crash Law

Question 0

Duty to report injury land transport act 1998

S22(3)

Answer 0

When there is a crash
An injury or death 
Driver or rider
Must report accident in person
To an officer or nearest station
As soon as reasonably practicable
No later than 24 hours after crash 
Unless driver incapable of doing by injury.

Question 1

Police function and powers: land transport act 1998…

S22(1)

Answer 1

When a crash happens directly or indirectly from the operation of a vehicle
to a person or a vehicle
the driver or rider of the vehicle must stop
Ascertain any injuries
assist to anyone who was injured or killed

Question 2

Duty to report damage
Section 22(4)

Answer 2

Where theres a crash an
damage to an unoccupied vehicle or property
belonging to another person
You must unless incapable due to injury
report within 48 hours to owner
or
If you cannot find Owner reports to station within 60 Hours.