If you are involved in a vehicle crash you must:StopStop at the scene of the crash. Failing to stop at the scene is against the law. AssistAssist anyone who is injured. Call 000 in an emergency - where there is danger or serious injury. Or telephone 131 444 if police assistance is required (if the road is blocked, there is a traffic hazard etc.). Exchange your informationExchange your information with the other drivers (or that driver's representative) or other persons involved in the crash, including the owner of any property damaged at the scene. The information you provide should include: - The driver's name and address;
- The name and address of the owner of the driver's vehicle;
- The vehicle's registration number; and
- Any other information necessary to identify the vehicle, and, any other information required by a police officer about the crash.
Report the crash to policeIf police did not attend at the scene, report the crash to police by attending your nearest police station. The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash must report the crash to a police officer as soon as possible but, except in exceptional circumstances, within twenty-four hours after the crash. This does not mean that a driver has twenty-four hours to report a crash because even three hours after the crash, in many cases, could be considered as soon as possible, depending on the circumstances. An example of exceptional circumstances would include a driver who is conveyed to hospital and is admitted for treatment for more than 24 hours. Be prepared to provide: - your personal details (remember to take your driver's license with you);
- your car registration;
- the exact crash location;
- date and time of collision;
- the other parties personal details; and
- the other parties car registration.
You will be given a Vehicle Collision Report (VCR) number for future reference. 
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