What to do in case of an accident according to the new rules

Memo for road accidents in 2019

Good afternoon, dear reader.

A traffic accident is a rather unpleasant situation from which no driver is insured. Even if you always comply with the requirements of traffic rules, there may be a “smart guy” who will cause an accident with his rash actions.

In practice, careful drivers rarely get into accidents. Accordingly, many of them have no experience in resolving incidents. In addition, the rules for registering road accidents themselves change quite often. So the driver may find himself in an unpleasant situation when he simply does not understand what to do in the event of an accident.

This article will review a compact reminder that will help you navigate in the event of an accident:

Memo for road accidents 2019

First of all, I suggest you download the memo:

The memo in case of an accident is presented in pdf format. You can print it out on an A4 sheet of paper and put it in the glove compartment of your car.

Another option for using the file is to download it to your cell phone or tablet. If necessary, you can open the memo and read it at any time.

The front part of the memo is a list of driver actions in the event of an accident. The reverse side contains points of traffic rules related to registration of an accident, as well as a table with the conditions for independently registering an accident.

Front side of the memo

— discuss with the other driver whether it is possible to file an accident yourself. For this, the following factors are important: the damage caused exceeds 100,000 rubles or not; the region where the accident occurred; whether drivers have disagreements; whether drivers have the PCA application or whether an in-vehicle emergency call device is installed on the vehicle. A more detailed table is provided on the reverse side of the leaflet.

— take photographs of the accident scene from different angles (if necessary, through a special RSA application). Take photos from the front, back and sides (so that all cars are included in the frame), several photos of the accident scene, where you can see the license plates of the cars, photos of the damage to each of the cars.

— remove cars from the roadway (you must drive to the nearest parking lot or to the side of the road).

- in emergency cases, send the victims on a passing route, and if this is not possible, deliver them in your own vehicle to the nearest medical facility.

- write down the names, addresses and telephone numbers of eyewitnesses (witnesses).

— if the movement of other cars is impossible (the consequences of an accident block the entire road), then you need to photograph the scene of the accident and clear the roadway. Take photos from the front, back and sides (so that all cars are included in the frame), several photos of the accident scene, where you can see the license plates of the cars, photos of the damage to each of the cars.

In addition, in some cases (see the reverse side of the memo) it is necessary to record information about an accident using the RSA application or a GLONASS device.
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- in any case, you can call the traffic police to receive background information on registering an accident (EMERCOM telephone number 112).

— by phone you will be asked to either wait for the traffic police officers at the scene of the accident, or drive up to the traffic police post or department for registration.

What do you need to receive as a result of filing an accident?

1. Please note that in 2020, drivers in most cases must independently fix the position of vehicles and clear the roadway. Therefore, the first task that faces you immediately after an accident is to record the results of the accident in a photo .

At the same time, count on the fact that the insurance company may even doubt that the accident occurred, as well as that the specified vehicles were involved in the accident.

In this regard, it is necessary to take a sufficient number of photographs from different angles. Photos must reflect:

The relative position of vehicles (general picture of an accident);
Registration plates of each vehicle (to prove that these were the vehicles involved in the accident);
Close-up of the damage to each of the cars;

It is unlikely that you will be able to combine all of the above in one photo. Take some photos. In this case, it is better to take many photos than few. This will allow you to choose those personnel that are most beneficial for you before contacting the insurance company.

Note. If the conditions for self-registration of an accident require the use of a special application, then all photographs must be taken through this application.

2. In addition, you need to prepare documents for the insurance company . If the law allows for independent registration of an incident, then this is an accident notification filled out by drivers. If independent registration is not possible, then documents issued by traffic police officers will be required.

Note. From November 10, 2019, you can also issue a European protocol in electronic form (via the application).

3. It is necessary to avoid additional traffic police fines for traffic violations. For example, this concerns the fact that drivers must clear the roadway themselves. This requirement was introduced recently, many drivers ignore it and receive well-deserved fines.

4. It is necessary to avoid possible punishment for leaving the scene of an accident . Those. in any case (even if the drivers have no claims against each other), it is necessary to draw up a document about the accident containing the data and signatures of the drivers. This will protect you, firstly, from claims from traffic police officers regarding a damaged car. Secondly, from the dishonesty of the second participant in the accident, who may claim that you left the scene of the accident.

At the end of this article, I would like to note that an accident can happen at the most inopportune moment. Therefore, I recommend printing out and carrying in the car the reminder presented above. It will allow you to resolve the issue of an accident in a minimum amount of time.

What to do in case of an accident without injuries in 2019

Even the most experienced and careful driver can find himself in an emergency situation. The most important thing in a car accident is not to panic and take control of the situation. Knowledge of the laws governing actions in case of accidents without injuries in 2019 will be an excellent assistant for you. This article will help you understand their diversity and many other nuances of resolving traffic disputes.

Actions of drivers in the first minutes after an accident

In the first minutes after a collision, it is necessary to assess the situation inside and outside your vehicle. The following is an approximate sequence of actions.

1 Stop the engine and set the parking brake and hazard lights. After this, install a warning triangle behind the car, 15 m from the car in a populated area, 30 m outside a populated area.

2 Find out from your fellow travelers whether they have received injuries or bruises. If not, go to the third point.

3 Approach the car of the second participant in the accident, find out if there are victims inside, and ask him to get out of the car.

4 Together with the other driver, choose the most suitable angle and photograph all the details of the incident: location, license plates, damage.

5 All these moments can be duplicated using video recording.

6 After you have carefully recorded the entire situation, the cars must be removed from the road.

The last requirement is mandatory. It is stated in paragraph 1, clause 2.6.1. Traffic Rules approved by Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Government of the Russian Federation dated October 23, 1993 No. 1090:

If, as a result of a traffic accident, damage is caused only to property, the driver involved in it is obliged to clear the roadway if the movement of other vehicles is obstructed, having previously recorded, including by means of photography or video recording, the position of the vehicles in relation to each other and road infrastructure, traces and objects related to the incident, damage to vehicles.

clause 2.6.1. Traffic Rules approved by Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Government of the Russian Federation dated October 23, 1993 No. 1090

If you decide to leave your vehicles on the road and wait for the police to arrive, they may issue you a ticket if they do not find a good enough reason to leave the vehicles. The basis for the fine is clause 1 of Art. 12.27 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:

Failure by the driver to fulfill the duties provided for by the Traffic Rules in connection with a traffic accident in which he is a participant, except for the cases provided for in Part 2 of this article, shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand rubles

clause 1 art. 12.27 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

Documentation of an accident - options for action

The next step is to prepare documents about the accident. Here you have several options.

1 Independent preparation of documents.

The presence of traffic police officers at the moment is not a prerequisite for deciding what to do in the event of an accident without casualties - the latest amendments allow independent documentation.

Federal Law “On Compulsory Motor Liability Insurance” No. 40-FZ gives the right to fill out a notification of an accident without involving law enforcement officers if there is:

Both drivers have a valid MTPL policy.

There is no disagreement regarding the culprit of the accident.

One of the drivers has a notification form issued by the insurance company.

Total damage not exceeding 50,000 rubles.

First of all, you need to ask the second participant for a compulsory motor liability insurance policy. Carefully check the number, date of issue, expiration date, name and address of the insurance company. Carefully filling out all fields of the notice is your guarantee of receiving insurance payment.

After completing the form, both drivers sign it. And everyone gets one copy. Then, within five days, you must provide your insurer with this notice with the following attachment:

Claims for damages.

Digital media with photo or video footage from the accident scene.

Statements about the authenticity of the materials provided.

If the circumstances of harm in connection with damage to property as a result of a traffic accident, the nature and list of visible damage to vehicles do not cause disagreement between the participants in the traffic accident, the drivers involved in it are not required to report the incident to the police.
In this case: - they can leave the scene of the traffic accident and draw up documents about the traffic accident without the participation of authorized police officers by filling out a notification form about the traffic accident in accordance with the rules of compulsory insurance;

Part 2 paragraph 3 clause 2.6.1. Traffic Rules of the Russian Federation

2 Providing materials to the traffic police post.

If you do not have the form with you, you are not sure that you can fill it out correctly, or the amount of damage exceeds the established amount, go to the nearest traffic police department. Provide the employee with all the materials you have, and he will draw up a protocol and draw up the necessary documents.

In this case:
- they can leave the scene of the traffic accident and draw up documents about the traffic accident with the participation of authorized police officers at the nearest traffic patrol post or police department;.”

Part 1 paragraph 3 clause 2.6.1. Traffic Rules of the Russian Federation

3 Calling the traffic police to the scene of the accident.

Often, participants in an accident cannot reach an understanding regarding the culprit, the amount of damage and many other issues. In this case, the optimal solution would be not to switch to an aggressive type of communication, but to call the police. They will help to objectively assess the situation, the format of the damage and photographic materials. And, having arrived at the place, they will properly draw up a protocol and draw up other documents for the insurance company.

Paragraph 2 clause 2.6.1. Traffic Rules of the Russian Federation

4 accidents without paperwork.

In the case when complete mutual understanding is reached with the second participant in the accident and the situation does not require the intervention of insurance companies, you can do without drawing up a protocol.

In this case:
- they can leave the scene of the traffic accident and not file documents about the traffic accident

Part 3, paragraph 3, clause 2.6.1. Russian Traffic Rules

Self-documentation of the accident greatly simplifies the situation, but if there is the slightest flaw in the documents compiled, insurance services may refuse to pay. A professional lawyer specializing in traffic disputes will help you cope with any problems and give advice on what to do in case of an accident without injuries in 2019.

What to do in case of an accident: procedure

In 2018, more than 168,000 road accidents were registered by the Russian State Traffic Safety Inspectorate. And it is not at all possible to calculate the number of minor accidents in which participants resolve a conflict without representatives of law enforcement agencies. Every driver, even the most careful one, runs the risk of getting into an accident every day and is afraid of it. But you will be much calmer behind the wheel if you know exactly what to do in the event of an accident.

Every day about 450 road accidents occur in Russia

We have prepared a video for you with a short and clear information about the procedure to follow in case of an accident. And then we will analyze in detail how to behave if you are involved in an accident.

First steps in case of an accident

If you are involved in an accident, first assess the situation and take the following mandatory steps:

Turn off the engine.
Apply the parking brake.
Turn on the alarms.
Install a warning triangle behind the car at a distance of 15 meters if you are in a populated area, and 30 meters if the accident occurred outside a populated area.

Installing an emergency sign is a mandatory action in case of an accident

If there are passengers, interview and inspect them for injuries.
Approach the car/cars of other participants in the accident, determine whether there are victims inside.
Together with the other driver, take photographs of the accident scene from different angles. It is necessary that the photographs make it easy to understand where the cars are located and what damage they have received. Take photos so that the car numbers are in the frame. Additionally, you can film video.
If there are no victims, after taking photos/videos, remove the cars from the road so that they do not create obstacles for other road users. This requirement is mandatory in accordance with clause 2.6.1 of the Russian Traffic Regulations.

Further actions depend on what damage was caused to property and participants in the accident and how the car owners agreed to file the accident.

What to do if the culprit of the accident fled the scene of the accident?

A driver can flee the scene of an accident for various reasons. If the accident is serious, it is usually an attempt to avoid liability. If the owner of the car is not nearby and the damage is minor, for example, the bumper is slightly dented or the mirror is cracked, the culprit may not notice them due to inattention.

If the culprit of the accident escaped, perform all the actions required by the traffic rules in the event of an accident and report the incident to the police or traffic police as quickly as possible. Try to find witnesses and ask for their contact information so they can testify on your behalf. If possible, write down as many details as possible about the culprit of the accident: make, model, color, license plate number of the car, direction in which he fled, etc.

A driver who fled the scene of an accident will face deprivation of his license for 1-1.5 years or arrest for 15 days

What to do if you are at fault?

Are you at fault for an accident? Do not try to escape from the scene of the accident, otherwise you risk losing your license or going to jail for 15 days, even if there are no injuries. Remember that attempts to avoid punishment usually end in additional fines, increased prison terms and other unpleasant consequences.

Carry out all the actions required by the traffic rules, including recording the scene of the accident. If the damage is minor, try to negotiate with the second party to the accident to resolve the conflict without involving the traffic police. If there are injuries or serious damage is caused to someone else’s car, wait for representatives of the traffic police and the insurance company.

To be punished only for what you are really guilty of, make sure that all the circumstances of the accident are reflected objectively in the protocol and other documents, and take an active part in expert actions. If necessary, you can involve independent experts. Be sure to request copies of all documents that the injured party submits to the insurance company or judicial authorities.

What to do if the culprit does not have compulsory motor insurance?

In Part 1 of Art. 1064 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and Article 4 of Federal Law No. 337 dated November 28, 2011, states that the culprit of an accident is obliged to compensate for the damage caused to the victim. This rule also applies if he does not have a compulsory motor liability insurance policy. You can agree with the person responsible for the accident to pay for car repairs on a voluntary basis, or you can apply to the judicial authorities for compensation for damages. If the culprit is ready to compensate for the damage voluntarily, but he does not have the required amount with him, or the ability to immediately transfer money to your card, do not forget to make a receipt.

If the culprit of the accident does not have insurance, he is still obliged to compensate for the damage

By the way, for driving without insurance or with an expired policy, the driver responsible for the accident will have to pay a fine of 800 rubles (Article 12.37 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Registration of an accident without victims

Road accidents in which only the property of the participants is damaged are registered in two ways - without the participation of traffic police inspectors and with their participation. Let's consider each option.

According to the European protocol

Since July 2015, most road accidents can be registered without the participation of a traffic police inspector. Those involved in the accident themselves record the fact and report it to the insurance company. Only a notification is sent to the nearest traffic police post or police station. This is the so-called “European protocol”. An accident can be filed under it if:

no more than 2 cars participate;
Only the property of those involved in the accident was damaged;
no damage was caused to state property;
both participants have MTPL policies;
the participants in the accident have no disagreements about the guilty party, the circumstances of the accident, or the amount of damage.

The maximum amount of compensation for damage under the European protocol is 100,000 rubles. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, it has been increased to 400,000 rubles if the circumstances of the accident are recorded using a special application or the GLONASS system.

Within 5 days after the European protocol is issued, the injured party must contact the insurance company. There you will need to present a notice, fill out an application, undergo an assessment of the damage to the car and sign a document.

To receive insurance compensation under the European protocol, it is important to correctly fill out the car accident notice and draw up an accident diagram

With the participation of the traffic police

If the participants in the accident have disagreements or the damage to the cars clearly exceeds the amounts established for the European protocol, then a traffic police inspector must be called to the scene of the accident. A representative of the State Traffic Inspectorate carries out the following actions:

inspects the scene of the incident and, if necessary, fences it off;
if the culprit of the accident disappeared, identifies the direction of his movement;
ensures that drivers and witnesses are present at the scene if the task force must arrive;
interviews witnesses;
takes measurements and draws up an accident diagram;
fills out the protocol;
provides road accident participants with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the protocol.

The protocol is signed by the participants in the accident only if they agree with its contents.

Based on the results of registration of an accident, you need to receive the following documents:

A decision on an administrative violation if the driver violated traffic rules.
An accident report with a diagram of the accident, a list of mechanical damage to the vehicle, testimonies of participants and witnesses.

These documents, as well as a notice of the insured event in the form of the insurance company, are transferred to the insurer to receive compensation under the MTPL or CASCO policies. They are also necessary to submit to judicial authorities if compensation for damage has to be demanded through the court.

Traffic police inspectors inspect the scene of an accident and draw up a diagram of it

When registering an accident, you can call an accident commissioner - independent or from the insurance company. But keep in mind that the specialist only helps to correctly document the accident, he is not a witness.

Registration of road accidents with victims

If after an accident you find that your passengers, the driver or passengers of another car have been injured, you must take the following steps:

determine the condition of the victims through external examination and questioning;
perform a first aid. The procedure can be found in the Ministry of Emergency Situations Memo;
call an ambulance;
if the victim is in critical condition, organize his urgent delivery to a medical facility using your own transport or in a passing car. In this case, you will not be considered to have fled the scene of the accident;
call the police, reporting that there is a victim(s) in the accident;
wait for the arrival of a representative of the State Traffic Inspectorate;
give detailed explanations of the accident;
sign the protocol after familiarizing yourself with its contents. If you do not agree with the protocol and the inspector does not include your comments in it, do not sign.

What liability is provided for failure to fulfill duties in connection with an accident?

Article 12.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation establishes penalties for citizens who do not fulfill their duties in connection with road traffic accidents. We present them in the table.

Liability for road accidents in which people are seriously injured or killed is established by the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The culprit of such an accident may receive punishment in the form of forced labor or imprisonment for up to 9 years under Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Typical mistakes when involved in an accident

We have told you what to do in case of an accident, and now we will list what you should not do if you do not want to be refused compensation for damages by the insurance company, or run into fines and other penalties.

When stressed due to an accident, many drivers make the following mistakes:

They enter incorrect data into the protocol, notice of insured event and other documents. Take your time and check all the information several times, including date of birth, vehicle registration number, etc.
They forget to record the scene of the accident in photos/videos or do it incorrectly.
The Europrotocol form is filled out incorrectly or incompletely. Be sure to use the instructions for filling out the notice, which are always attached to it, and enter complete information in each column of the document. Pay special attention to drawing up an accident diagram.
They agree on voluntary compensation for damage without involving an insurance company and do not draw up a receipt.
They sign the protocol without familiarizing themselves with its contents.
Out of emotion, they commit imprudent actions - they hide from the scene of the accident, start a fight with other participants in the accident, etc. In this situation, an ordinary road accident, which could have been registered without involving the traffic police, often develops into a criminal case.

Don't give in to emotions if you get into an accident

It is impossible to protect yourself from road accidents 100%. Even if you forego personal transportation, you may still be involved in an accident as a pedestrian or as a passenger in a bus or taxi. But still, if you follow traffic rules and don’t be distracted from the road, the chances of getting into an accident are much less. And to know exactly how to behave in the event of an accident, print out and put a short reminder in your glove compartment or save our article in your smartphone browser bookmarks.

New rules for registration of road accidents 2019. Memo on road accidents (road accident scheme, compulsory motor liability insurance, calling the traffic police)

We recommend that you always have this leaflet in your glove compartment, since in the event of an accident a person is usually in a state of shock and cannot always act adequately. Meanwhile, incorrect testimony of participants in an accident, failure to fill out the necessary documents, etc. nuances can greatly affect the consequences of an accident. New rules for reporting road accidents came into force in 2015.

So, according to clause 2.5 of the traffic rules, in the event of an accident, the driver is obliged to stop, provide assistance to the victims, then report the accident to the traffic police, write down the names of eyewitnesses, indicate the position of the vehicle on the road and wait for the arrival of the traffic police vehicle.

Further actions of drivers involved in an accident are prescribed in paragraphs 2.6.1 and 2.6 of the traffic rules. In order not to be unfounded, we will quote the points of the law, and below we will analyze them in more detail.

2.6.1 If, as a result of a traffic accident, damage is caused only to property, the driver involved in it is obliged to clear the roadway if the movement of other vehicles is obstructed, having previously recorded, including by means of photography or video recording, the position of the vehicles in relation to to each other and road infrastructure, traces and objects related to the incident, damage to vehicles.

If the circumstances of harm in connection with damage to property as a result of a road traffic accident or the nature and list of visible damage to vehicles cause disagreements among the participants in the road traffic accident, the driver involved in it is obliged to write down the names and addresses of eyewitnesses and report the incident to the police for receiving instructions from a police officer about the location of the registration of a traffic accident. If they receive instructions from a police officer to fill out documents regarding a road traffic accident with the participation of authorized police officers at the nearest road patrol post or police department, drivers leave the scene of the road traffic accident, having previously recorded it, including by means of photography or video recording. , the position of vehicles in relation to each other and road infrastructure, traces and objects related to the incident, damage to vehicles.

draw up documents about a road traffic accident with the participation of authorized police officers at the nearest road patrol post or police unit, having previously recorded, including by means of photography or video recording, the position of the vehicles in relation to each other and road infrastructure objects, traces and objects related to the incident, damage to vehicles;
draw up documents about a traffic accident without the participation of authorized police officers by filling out a notification form about a traffic accident in accordance with the rules of compulsory insurance - if 2 vehicles (including vehicles with trailers) are involved in the traffic accident , the civil liability of whose owners is insured in accordance with the legislation on compulsory insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners, the damage was caused only to these vehicles and the circumstances of the harm in connection with damage to these vehicles as a result of a road traffic accident do not cause disagreements between the participants in the road traffic accident ;
not to draw up documents about a road traffic accident - if in a road traffic accident only the vehicles or other property of the participants in the road traffic accident are damaged and each of these participants does not need to complete the specified documents.

So, paragraph 2.6.1 prescribes actions to register an accident if there are no injured persons. If any person is physically harmed, such an accident should be registered in accordance with clause 2.6 of the Traffic Rules (below).

Registration of accidents without injuries according to the new rules of 2017.

Unlike previously existing rules, now the first step is to record the position of the cars and objects involved in the incident from all possible angles with a camera or mobile phone camera, and clear the roadway. Thus, now there should be no situations where two slightly touching cars create a multi-kilometer traffic jam because they block the passage. You can keep cars off the road only if they do not create any interference with the movement of other vehicles. Otherwise, the arriving traffic police squad will fine both drivers for failure to comply with traffic rules.

Next, drivers should find out whether their views agree on the circumstances of the accident and the damage to their vehicles. If they agree with each other, they record eyewitnesses of the incident and either go to the traffic police to register the accident, or issue notices to the insurance company (if the requirements for the accident are met, for which the so-called European protocol is allowed, without a traffic police certificate), or agree on compensation for damage “on the spot”, without the traffic police. As you can see, there is now no obligation to report an accident to the traffic police. Previously, drivers were afraid to leave the scene of even a minor accident without calling the traffic police, because Leaving the scene of an accident was subject to deprivation of rights. Now it is possible to reach an agreement in accordance with clause 2.6.1. Traffic rules and leave, everything will be legal. If the culprit transfers money to the victim for repairs, this must be recorded with a receipt.

If drivers do not agree on the circumstances of the accident or the damage to their vehicles, they should contact the nearest police station, where they will receive instructions on where they should go to report the accident. The traffic accident investigation team of the traffic police will determine the culprit and the damage.

Registration of road accidents with victims according to the new rules of 2017

Registration of road accidents with victims is carried out in accordance with clause 2.6 of the Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation.

2.6. If people are killed or injured as a result of a traffic accident, the driver involved in it is obliged to:

take measures to provide first aid to victims, call emergency medical services and the police;
in emergency cases, send the victims along the way, and if this is not possible, deliver them in your vehicle to the nearest medical facility, provide your last name, registration plate of the vehicle (with presentation of an identification document or driver's license and registration document for the vehicle) and return to the scene of the incident;
clear the roadway if the movement of other vehicles is impossible, having previously recorded, including by means of photography or video recording, the position of the vehicles in relation to each other and road infrastructure, traces and objects related to the incident, and take all possible measures to eliminate them preservation and organization of a detour to the scene of the incident;
write down the names and addresses of eyewitnesses and wait for the police to arrive.

As you can see, the procedure for registering an accident with injured people is different: first of all, we provide assistance to the victims, or even hitch a ride with them to the hospital, or even take them in our own car. Further: vehicles can be removed from the roadway only if it is impossible to bypass the vehicles involved in the accident, without forgetting to record the position of the car and all involved objects in photos and videos. If there is a free lane or shoulder for traffic, we leave the cars motionless until the traffic police arrive.

Sometimes it is not possible to call and wait for employees at the scene of an accident (remoteness of the accident site, lack of available traffic police crews). Let's consider the option of independently filing an accident without injuries.

If you decide to draw up an accident report without the participation of the traffic police

Record details of witnesses to the incident

Discuss the circumstances of the accident with other participants. All opinions must be the same.

Draw up and sign an accident report

How to draw up an accident diagram yourself

There's probably no need to explain. that the traffic police’s decision on the guilt of a particular participant will depend on the correctness and clarity of the road accident diagram. That's why:

We draw a diagram that is understandable and clear.
It is mandatory to link the position of the vehicle to objects on the ground (intersections, kilometer posts, etc.)
Indicate the braking distance length
It is mandatory to indicate the date and time of the accident
If there is only one participant in the accident (type of accident - hitting an obstacle, etc.), it is necessary to indicate two witnesses to the accident, they must sign the diagram.

The following must be noted on the diagram:

the width of the roadway, the number of lanes for each direction, the presence of road markings and road signs that apply to the section of the road where the accident occurred, as well as technical means of traffic control; fences, traffic islands, public transport stops, sidewalks, lawns, green spaces, buildings (if any);
positions of vehicles after an accident, traces of braking and dragging, location of damaged parts and fragments of vehicles, cargo, debris from cars and other objects related to the accident, with their connection to stationary road objects, sidewalks, roadsides, ditches and other road elements ;
direction of movement of the participants in the accident before its occurrence

If an accident is registered by traffic police officers, they record the following information:

The traffic police officer must prepare:

Information about the drivers and vehicles involved in the accident;
explanations of participants and witnesses of the accident;
list of damage to vehicles during road accidents;
a report indicating additional information that may be important for clarifying the circumstances of the accident and making a decision on the case;
all participants in an accident must be issued a certificate of participation in an accident, regardless of guilt;
if an administrative offense has taken place, proceedings on an administrative offense are initiated (a ruling is made or a protocol is drawn up);
in some cases, a decision on an administrative violation may be immediately issued.

The case materials must be accompanied by a waybill and/or a car rental agreement, a power of attorney - if the car was not driven by the owner.

Let us add that usually the crew comes to the scene of an accident and draws up a diagram of the accident, then the participants go to the departmental department of the traffic police, where their explanations are recorded in a calm atmosphere, a little later (sometimes the next day) a certificate of the accident is issued.

It would be a good idea to independently record the data of witnesses to the incident, even if the second participant in the accident admits his guilt. Also write down all possible data about the participants in the accident: full names, addresses and telephone numbers, compulsory motor liability insurance numbers and names of insurance companies.

In order not to miss compensation for damages under OSAGO

Drawing up an accident notification form

According to the OSAGO Rules, in order to receive compensation under the OSAGO, an accident notification form must be filled out. Such forms are issued when concluding MTPL agreements. The form is filled out either alone if there are two participants in the accident, or each participant fills out their own copy of the form.

These forms must be sent by registered mail to the insurer within five business days. The victim simultaneously submits an application for insurance payment along with this form. The application must be accompanied by a certificate of an accident issued by the police, a copy of the protocol and a resolution on an administrative offense, if any, in the actions of the person responsible for the accident.

Step-by-step instructions in case of an accident

“Nothing will happen to me” - with this thought, 99% of motorists leave the garage or parking lot. However, according to statistics, 30% of drivers have already been in an accident. An accident on the road is an event from which you cannot insure yourself. Even if you follow traffic rules and are careful, another car can crash into you. So a competent driver should know what to do in the event of an accident, where to go and what actions to take.

Let's consider a step-by-step algorithm of actions

Press the brakes and turn on the hazard lights on your car. Take out the warning triangle and display it in accordance with traffic regulations.
Let everything related to the accident remain in place. In a situation where certain objects interfere with the movement of vehicles (people), record the position in front of witnesses, after which the road is allowed to be cleared. As already mentioned, to reconstruct an event, every detail matters.
Look around. If there are victims, call an ambulance. If you have the appropriate skills, provide assistance yourself or take the victims to the nearest hospital. After this, it is worth returning to the scene.
Record the details of witnesses (names and addresses). As practice shows, eyewitness testimony has the greatest value. As for the participants in the accident, their stories are listened to less, because they can “embellish” events in the desired direction.
Call the police and insurance company, reporting the accident and the location of the events.

What should you not do in case of an accident?

Rules to follow at the scene of an accident:

do not be nervous. This recommendation is difficult to implement, but it’s worth trying;
forget about aggressiveness towards other participants in the accident. A fight with the person responsible for the accident will lead to only one thing - a statement to the police and new problems;
Don't act hastily. Think before you move or put anything away. During the trial, every little detail matters;
don't get lost. The ability to prove innocence or reduce the level of punishment (if there is still guilt) depends on literacy and clarity of actions.

Above we discussed in general terms what to do in the event of an accident. Now let's take a closer look at each of the points:

1. Stopping the car

Despite the simplicity of the recommendation (which is easier than stopping), there are nuances. After arriving at the scene of the incident, traffic police officers measure the distances between the vehicle and other objects. This means that you need to stop immediately, and not after 70-100 meters on the side of the road.

Turning on the emergency lights does not cause any problems, but many do not remember the distance at which the sign must be placed. If the accident occurred in a populated area, then the distance from the car to the sign is 15 meters or more. If the trouble occurred outside the city, then from 30 meters.

Installation of the sign is required. This is done not only for the inspector, but also for your own safety. Other road users must see that there is danger ahead and that they need to slow down. One of the main problems is the exact location of the sign. So, at an intersection it is not clear which side he should stand on. Make your decision after analyzing and choosing a potentially dangerous direction.

2. Important items

People who are faced with problems face to face for the first time and do not know what to do in case of an accident do not pay attention to the little things. This is mistake. When analyzing the situation, even the smallest nuances are taken into account - elements of the car that lie at the scene of the accident, the length of the braking distance, objects flying out of the luggage compartment, and so on. Road conditions are no less important - the presence of ice, puddles, potholes, visibility in a given area, installation of signs, and so on. Make sure that the points described are reflected in the inspector’s report.

3. Call an ambulance

If you don’t have enough knowledge to provide personal assistance, then you shouldn’t take risks - you should entrust the work to doctors. By being overzealous, you risk making things worse.

4. Witnesses

Ask an experienced car enthusiast what to do if you get into an accident. He will definitely answer - “record the testimony of eyewitnesses.” In the event of an accident, it is witnesses who help restore an accurate picture of events and help inspectors understand the accident.

5. Calling the traffic police

By law, every accident must be recorded. It is possible to resolve the issue without involving traffic police officers in the event of minor damage to the vehicle, the consent of the parties and the absence of victims. But there are three points to consider here:

without registration it is difficult to count on compensation from the insurer;
the process of covering damage becomes more complicated;
the law is broken. If you leave the scene of the incident, there is a “chance” of getting up to 15 days of arrest or being left without a license for 1-1.5 years.

When deciding what to do after an accident, it is worth paying attention to documents, because the bureaucratic component plays a major role in accident investigations. The more accurate the information and the more of it, the higher the chance of reaching the correct conclusion. Here the action plan is as follows:

the place where the cars “met” each other is determined;
the necessary measurements are taken and damage to the machines is recorded.

It is important here that the characteristics have maximum detail. Thus, the appearance of a crack on the windshield or bumper, a scratch on the fender or roof, a dent on the hood or trunk - this is indicated in the papers;

A diagram of the accident is drawn. At this stage, information about the participants in the incident and eyewitnesses is recorded. Often the inspector does not rack his brains to reflect the road accident diagram and confines himself to drawing it by hand;
drivers hand over their driving documents to the inspector, after which they are asked to go to the traffic police department to register the accident;
The final drawing up of the accident diagram is carried out with the subsequent issuance of certificates and a description of the damage to the vehicle. When it is determined that someone is at fault in the incident, the traffic police inspector draws up a protocol and gives a copy to the party considered to be the violator.

If during an incident on the road people were injured or property was damaged, then we are no longer talking about the administrative, but about the criminal sphere. In this case, the punishment is more serious.

Let's summarize. The following documents are drawn up:

protocol with recording of data at the accident site;
diagram of the incident (should be drawn on graph paper);
vehicle inspection report;
medical examination certificate;
testimonies of people;
explanatory notes from participants;
notification of an accident.

Consequences of violation

When driving out on the road, every motorist should know what traffic violations lead to:

When harming a person’s health, the following options are possible: up to 2 years in prison, up to 2 years of forced labor, arrest for up to 6 months, and so on. In addition, the violator may lose the right to hold a position for 3 years or more. If an accident leads to the death of a person, then you can realistically receive up to 5 years in prison or forced labor for up to 4 years. For the death of 2 or more persons - up to 7 years in prison;
in case of harm to health and being drunk - up to 4 years in prison, up to 3 years of correctional labor and deprivation of the opportunity to work in a certain position (also up to 3 years). If an accident leads to the death of a person, they can be imprisoned for up to 7 years. In case of death of 2 or more persons - up to 9 years in prison.

Results

When driving out on the road, you should know what to do in the event of an accident, what nuances to pay attention to and how to act correctly. Not only the size of the fine or punishment, but also the quality of future life depends on the level of composure. History knows many cases when a person went to prison because he could not prove his innocence, but his opponent and the prosecutor turned out to be much quicker and more experienced.