Government Vehicle Accident — Immediate Duties of Driver

Financial Regulations

When an accident involving a government vehicle occurs, the driver or person in charge must immediately report it to the Head of Department or Division. At the scene, the driver may furnish only the specified identifying particulars to a Police Officer or the owner of damaged property and must not admit liability to a member of the public or make statements beyond the specified particulars.

Reference: Federal Government Financial Regulations, FR 2011–2012

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Federal Government Financial Regulations

The Chapter 20 endnote reproduces Road Traffic Act section 23 duties requiring a driver involved in a qualifying road accident to stop, furnish specified particulars when requested, take reasonable practicable steps to assist an injured person where applicable, obtain medical attention or removal to hospital where necessary, and report the accident to the nearest Police Station within the applicable timeframe.

Reference: Chapter 20 Endnote — Road Traffic Act s.23

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