Collisions and incidents

Collisions and incidents

Tipton, Great Bridge & Princes End

What to do if you're involved in a road traffic collision

If you're having trouble getting these details from someone involved or they have left without giving details, call the police on 101 while you're still at the scene of the collision.

When should I call 999?

How to report your collision

You don't need to report a collision to the police if you've exchanged details, nobody was injured and there are no allegations of driving offences.

You must report the collision to the police if you were unable to exchange details at the scene, if anyone was injured, or if you suspect that the other person may have committed a driving offence. 

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What happens after reporting a collision?

Your report will be assessed and you'll only be contacted if something further is needed from you, like a witness statement or for you to attend court.

If you report a collision without an injury and or any allegation of bad driving, you're unlikely to be contacted again by the police.

You should inform your insurance company and follow their advice. You can use the reference number as a police reference for insurance purposes.

If you have made an allegation, then your report will be assessed by the police and either:

Penalties

You must report the collision no matter who was at fault.

If you don't stop at the scene or report an incident you could be committing an offence and be charged. 

The penalties include:

The court can also disqualify you from driving.

Thank you from Tipton police station.