After an accident, the drivers involved have a number of obligations (these do not apply to anyone who cannot do any of these things due to injuries sustained in the accident). They must stop immediately and assist any injured person. If asked, the drivers must give:

This information must be given to:

Police can also require the drivers to give details of the time, place and nature of the accident, the names of the people involved and of witnesses and details of injury and damage. However, there is no obligation to tell police more than this as any information given may be used to charge someone with an offence. The police may also demand to see a driver's licence (if the driver does not have it at the accident, it must be produced at a police station within 48 hours). If someone has been killed or injured, you will also need to submit to any test for alcohol or drugs.

If there are no police at the scene of the accident, the above information must be given by a driver as soon as practicable, and no later than twenty four hours after the accident, to the police officer-in-charge at the nearest police station.

It is not necessary to report the accident where:

There is also a general obligation on a driver to remove any debris from the road after an accident. If the driver is injured in the accident and cannot do this personally, anyone who removes the vehicle from the scene must clear the road.

See also Offences and Duties after Accidents.