When should I call the police?

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If someone has been injured; and/or

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Accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists, Municipal vehicles or transport trucks; and/or

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If the combined damages are significant; and/or

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Accidents involving damage to private, municipal or highway property; and/or

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Vehicles are unsafe to drive and/or require to be towed; and/or

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You think that any other driver may be guilty of a criminal offence such as impaired driving, assault, stolen vehicle, etc; and/or

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Accidents involving uninsured, unlicensed or suspended drivers; and/or

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Accidents where vehicles are transporting dangerous goods

When should I go to a Collision Reporting Centre?

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If the accident occurs in a city that has a Collision Reporting Centre; and/or

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If the combined damage to vehicles is below $1,000; and/or

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If no one has been injured.

What should I do before going to a Collision Reporting Centre?

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Only if it is safe to do so, safely remove vehicles from the road

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Confirm with the police that their presence is not required and confirm the nearest location of a Collision Reporting Centre

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Exchange information with all the other involved parties, including independent witnesses. This information would include but would not be limited to: Name, phone numbers, insurance companies, vehicle information and a sketch of the accident scene

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Bring relevant information to the Collision Reporting Centre. This information would include but would not be limited to: Drivers license, proof of insurance, vehicle registration and documentation on the other involved parties.

*** PLEASE NOTE: All towed vehicles must go directly to a Collision Reporting Centre without exception.