Difference between revisions of "Duties after a Motor Vehicle Collision (13:IV)"

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=== 1. Duty to Provide Information Under the Motor Vehicle Act ===
=== 1. Duty to Provide Information Under the Motor Vehicle Act ===


If asked, the owner or a person in a motor vehicle that a peace officer believes has been involved in an accident or a violation of the ''Motor Vehicle Act'', must provide any information respecting the identity of the driver at the time of the accident (''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 84). The person has the right to remain silent until he or she speaks to a lawyer, which may be appropriate in certain circumstances.
If asked, the owner or a person in a motor vehicle that a peace officer believes has been involved in an accident or a violation of the ''Motor Vehicle Act'', must provide any information respecting the identity of the driver at the time of the accident (''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 84). The person has the right to remain silent until he or she speaks to a lawyer, which is advisable in most circumstances.


=== 2. Police Accident Reports ===
=== 2. Police Accident Reports ===
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