2023-07-15 09:55:16
A traffic accident can happen even to a motorist with many years of experience, since the reasons for getting into an accident are often not related to their own actions. The commission of an accident is also influenced by external factors, including: inattention, arrogance, drunk driving, vehicle malfunction and a number of others.
The algorithm of the driver’s actions, regardless of his role in the accident (culprit / victim), is as follows:
stop the movement of the vehicle; place an emergency stop sign behind the vehicle (at least 15 meters from the vehicle in populated areas and at least 40 meters outside populated areas); if the accident caused harm to the health or life of citizens, the driver must call an ambulance help. Before the arrival of the ambulance, you need to try to provide first aid through the drugs available in the car first aid kit.
What is the Europrotocol?
The Europrotocol is a special form of notification of an accident, filled in by the participants in the accident without the presence of traffic police officers. Its use significantly reduces the time for registration of an accident and allows you to quickly leave the roadway without interfering with other road users and reducing the risk of new collisions.
What is the advantage of registering an accident according to the European protocol?
First of all, this is a reduction in the time for registration of a traffic accident. Secondly, the registration of the European Protocol does not create a traffic jam. Thirdly, the perpetrator of the accident is not brought to administrative responsibility.
Before proceeding with filling out the Europrotocol, make sure:
whether harm has been caused to the life and health of citizens; only 2 vehicles are involved in an accident; whether damage has been caused to other property; insurance contracts are valid for both participants in the accident; drivers have the right to drive vehicles; damage does not exceed 800 euros; there are no disagreements on the circumstances accident; drivers are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
If at least one of the conditions is not met, you need to call the traffic police!
Within five working days, the victim must contact either the insurance company of the person responsible for the incident, or the one where his insurance contract was drawn up. The amount of reimbursable damage under the European protocol is up to 800 euros.
Also, an operator of a round-the-clock support service at the phone number 140 can provide assistance in obtaining a European protocol.
According to the GAiP GAI ATC
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