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b) Render all reasonable assistance, and | b) Render all reasonable assistance, and | ||
c) Produce, in writing, | c) Produce, in writing, their name and address, the registered owner’s name and address, the vehicle license number, and particulars of insurance. | ||
It is an offence to omit to do the duties specified in ''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 68(1). The reason or motive for leaving the scene is irrelevant. Since this is a strict liability offence, the defence of due diligence may be available to an accused. | It is an offence to omit to do the duties specified in ''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 68(1). The reason or motive for leaving the scene is irrelevant. Since this is a strict liability offence, the defence of due diligence may be available to an accused. | ||
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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 | 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 they speak to a lawyer, which is advisable in most circumstances. | ||
=== 2. Police Accident Reports === | === 2. Police Accident Reports === | ||
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In the event of damage to property other than another vehicle, the driver, operator, or any other person in charge of the motor vehicle must take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner of the property, in writing (''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 68(3)). The driver must take reasonable steps to provide the following particulars to the owner of the property: the name and address of the driver, operator, or other person in charge of the vehicle as well as the license number of the vehicle and the name and address of the vehicle’s registered owner. | In the event of damage to property other than another vehicle, the driver, operator, or any other person in charge of the motor vehicle must take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner of the property, in writing (''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 68(3)). The driver must take reasonable steps to provide the following particulars to the owner of the property: the name and address of the driver, operator, or other person in charge of the vehicle as well as the license number of the vehicle and the name and address of the vehicle’s registered owner. | ||
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