The Greater Sudbury Police Service is experiencing an increase of people attending their Collision Reporting Centre at the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre in Azilda to report collisions, without the proper documentation required by law.
According to a press release, if an accident results in personal injuries or damage to property apparently exceeding $1,000, the person(s) in charge of the motor vehicle who is directly or indirectly involved in the accident, must report the collision.
When reporting the accident at the designated location, the person must supply information concerning the accident as required by police, as well as a driver's licence, ownership of the vehicle and insurance particulars, which includes the company name, policy number and validity dates.
Regardless of whether an officer attends the scene of the collision, you must bring your vehicle to the Collision Reporting Centre so the damage can be viewed to ensure it is consistent with the reported collision. If your vehicle was towed from the scene, the contracted tow firms the police deal with will automatically bring the vehicles to the Centre.
The public is reminded of their obligations under the Highway Traffic Act to ensure incidents are reported properly and quickly to ensure all individuals are protected in these instances. Anyone who fails to report a collision apparently exceeding $1,000 is subject to possible prosecution for failing to report.
For more information on your obligations under the Highway Traffic Act go to the Traffic section of the Greater Sudbury Police website at www.police.sudbury.on.ca.
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