All crashes on roads and road related
areas in the ACT must be reported.
CRASH
REPORTING
www.act.gov.au/reportacrash
Anyone involved in a vehicle collision in the ACT
must report the incident to the police as soon
as possible, unless the incident is attended by
ACT Policing. If there are exceptional
circumstances, you may take up to 24 hours to
submit the report. This includes all road users —
drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists.
Crashes on paths and other road related areas
involving pedestrians or cyclists must also be
reported. If the police attend a collision, they will
complete an incident report.
Reports should be submitted online and take approximately 15
minutes to complete. There is no need to attend a police
station. However, if you are unable to complete the form or
require assistance, any police station can help you.
Go to www.act.gov.au/reportacrash
to submit your report online.
Ensure you have the following information available before
you start:
• your driver licence
• your vehicle registration details
• details about the other drivers, vehicles or pedestrians
involved in the crash (if known).
Note: It is an oence to submit a crash report knowing you have
supplied false or misleading information.
It is advisable that you print or save a copy of your crash report
for insurance purposes and your personal records.
For more information please visit:
www.act.gov.au/reportacrash
DOWNLOAD THE APP
Be prepared and download the free
Emergency+ app from the Apple or Android
stores. The app can help determine your GPS
location to pass onto emergency services if an
incident occurs and assist you in contacting the
right authorities.
Apple
Android
WHAT TO DO
AFTER A CRASH
Is anyone trapped or injured?
Are police or emergency services required to direct traffic
or deal with hazards?
OR
Does anyone involved appear affected by drugs or alcohol?
OR
Does a bus or truck need to be towed?
OR
Has anyone involved failed to exchange details?
(See reverse for legal requirements)
Call 000
Stop and give assistance to anyone who
is injured if it is safe to do so.
Call 131 444 for police assistance.
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POLICE OR EMERGENCY SERVICES DO NOT NEED TO
ATTEND THE CRASH SITE.
Does your vehicle require towing?
1. Contact your insurer or a towing company
of your choice and arrange for your vehicle
to be towed (if required).
If there is debris or oil on the road, contact
Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
2. Exchange details and leave the crash site.
3. Fill out a crash report form online or at
your local police station within 24 hours.
You will be given a reference number
for your report to assist with any
insurance claims.
4. If anyone is treated for an injury after your
report has been submitted, create a new
crash report and include your original
reference number.
1. Exchange details and leave the crash site.
2. Fill out a crash report form online or at your local police
station within 24 hours. You will be given a reference
number for your report.
3. If anyone is treated for an injury after your report has been
submitted, create a new crash report and include your original
reference number.
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RECORD YOUR DETAILS BELOW AND
KEEP THIS CARD IN YOUR VEHICLE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
* Denotes minimum legal requirement for exchange of details.
Registration No. Insurer:
Policy No. Phone:
Towing company: Phone:
CRASH DETAILS
Date: Time:
Street:
Suburb:
Cross St/landmark/nearest street No.
GPS coordinates if known:
(Use Emergency+ app or vehicle SatNav to obtain)
Latitude: Longitude:
VEHICLE 1
Registration No.* State:
Make: Model:
Name:*
Address:*
Licence No. State: Phone:
Owner name:*
Owner address:*
Insurer: Policy No.
VEHICLE 2
Registration No.* State:
Make: Model:
Name:*
Address:*
Licence No. State: Phone:
Owner name:*
Owner address:*
Insurer: Policy No.
If there are more than three vehicles or pedestrians involved, ensure
you record the same details for the vehicles or pedestrians unable to be
recorded on this page. For bicycles, it is recommended that the serial
number is recorded.
