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| | '''''Driving in BC''''' from [[People's Law School]] is no longer available. It has been replaced by [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/must-know-for-driver-in-bc/ seven things you must know as a driver in BC] and [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/rights-drivers-licence-bc/ your rights to a driver's licence]. We also cover [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/if-you-get-traffic-ticket/ traffic tickets], [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/distracted-driving/ distracted driving], and [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/cars-getting-around/car-sales-repairs/ car sales]. |
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| ==Car accidents==
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| ===What should you do if you have an accident?===
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| '''If you have an accident, you MUST stop and help''' | |
| #If it is safe to do so, pull over to the side of the road so you do not block traffic.
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| #If you can get out of the vehicle, find out if anyone is hurt.
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| #If you or others are seriously injured, call 911.
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| #Write down the other driver’s:
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| #* Name, address and phone number
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| #* Driver’s licence number
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| #* Vehicle licence plate number
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| #* Vehicle registration and insurance information
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| # Get the name, address and phone number of anyone who saw the accident.
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| # Report the accident to ICBC as soon as possible. Phone the Dial-a-Claim centre:
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| Lower Mainland 604.520.8222
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| Elsewhere in BC 1.800.910.4222
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| You can also report the accident online. Use the online claim report.
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| To find the online claim report, go to the ICBC website at [http://www.icbc.com www.icbc.com]. Select "Claims."
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| ICBC has a “Claim Card” online that can help you collect the details you need. The Claim Card is available in English, Punjabi and Chinese.
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| To find the Claim Card, go to the ICBC website. Select “claims.”
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| ===If you have any pain===
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| *Go to a doctor. Make a note of your injuries or have someone do it for you. Be sure to report all your injuries to the doctor.
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| *Talk to a lawyer before you make your claim to ICBC. You have a right to do this.
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| ===Reporting to the police===
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| Phone 911 and report the accident to the police if:
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| *Anyone has been hurt or killed.
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| *You think the damage to the cars will cost more than $1000.
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| *The other driver broke the law. For example, the driver was drunk or he drove through a red light.
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| *Another driver hit your vehicle and drove away (hit and run).
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| If it is not an emergency, report the accident within 24 hours. Call the non-emergency phone number.
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| You can find the emergency number on the first inside page of your phone book.
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| {{REVIEWED | reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2011}}
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