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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 86 / 626

¿Es obligatorio ayudar a las víctimas de un accidente?

Is it compulsory to help the victims of an accident?

  • ANo, porque el auxilio le corresponde a los servicios sanitarios.No, because helping them is the job of the medical services.
  • BSí, pero solo para los conductores implicados.Yes, but only for the drivers involved.
  • CSí, excepto cuando la ayuda esté organizada.Yes, except when help is already organised.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, excepto cuando la ayuda esté organizada.Yes, except when help is already organised.
Explanation

Anyone who is involved in an accident, sees it or learns about it must help the victims or call for help. Under Article 129.3 of the General Traffic Regulations, a person who is not involved does not have to step in when their help is clearly not needed, for example if the authorities or their officers are already at the scene.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 129.3Salvo en los casos en que, manifiestamente, no sea necesaria su colaboraciónRead the full rule

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