RCMP share dos and don’ts for reporting collisions
It’s no secret that the number of motor vehicle collisions that occur rises whenever a major snowfall takes place.
With this in mind, City Mounties reminding Red Deer drivers when and how to report motor vehicle collisions.
Do you need police at the scene of a motor vehicle collision?
If there is a serious injury or fatality, or if drugs or alcohol are involved, call 911. If any involved vehicle is not drivable, or if any driver fails to produce registration or insurance, call the RCMP complaint line at 403-343-5575 (24 hours). If the vehicles are drivable and the above factors don’t apply, you don’t need police at the scene.
Do you need to report a collision to police after the fact?
You must make a police report after the collision if there is any injury, even a minor one, or if there appears to be $2000 or more in damage (if you aren’t sure, get an estimate first).