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Duties after a Motor Vehicle Collision (13:IV) (view source)
Revision as of 21:53, 6 September 2020
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Pursuant to ''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 68(1), the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident must: | Pursuant to ''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 68(1), the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident must: | ||
a) Remain at the scene or return immediately | * a) Remain at the scene or return immediately | ||
b) Render all reasonable assistance, and | * b) Render all reasonable assistance, and | ||
c) Produce, in writing, their name and address, the registered owner’s name and address, the vehicle license number, and particulars of insurance. | * 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. | ||