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The driver of a vehicle either directly or indirectly involved in an accident is subject to certain requirements under the Highway Traffic Act.
The driver is required to provide the following information in writing to any injured persons, persons sustaining property damage, witnesses or peace officers who may be at the scene:
- Driver’s licence number;
- Vehicle registration number;
- Driver’s insurer and policy number (or owner’s insurer and policy number (if known));
- Name and address of registered owner (if the owner is not the driver); and
- Any other accident-related information, as may be required by a peace officer.
Where an accident involves an unattended vehicle, reasonable efforts must be made to notify the owner of the vehicle involved of:
- Circumstances surrounding the accident;
- Driver’s name and address;
- Driver’s licence number; and
- Vehicle registration number.
If the owner cannot be found for notification, the driver must leave the contact information in a conspicuous place in or on the damaged vehicle.
A written statement or report must be filed by the driver within seven days of the accident for accidents involving bodily injury or death to any person, or property damage in an amount apparently exceeding $1,000. If, because of injury or illness, the driver is unable to make the report, it may be made by a passenger of that vehicle.
Law
Highway Traffic Act, Sections 155