Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 494 / 626

Ante un accidente leve sin heridos debe…

After a minor accident with no injuries, you must...

  • AAbandonar el lugar inmediatamenteLeave the scene immediately
  • BSeñalizar, apartar el vehículo si es posible y rellenar parte amistosoWarn other traffic, move the vehicle out of the way if possible, and fill in an accident report form
  • CEsperar siempre a la policíaAlways wait for the police
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  • BSeñalizar, apartar el vehículo si es posible y rellenar parte amistosoWarn other traffic, move the vehicle out of the way if possible, and fill in an accident report form
Explanation

Under Article 130 of the General Traffic Regulations, after an accident you warn other traffic with the hazard warning lights and the V-16 hazard warning device, move any vehicles that are blocking the carriageway off it if possible, and fill in the joint accident report form in a safe place off the road.

The rule · Real Decreto 159/2021, de 16 de marzo, por el que se regulan los servicios de auxilio en las vías públicas (señal V-16) · art. 130.5 RGC (DF 1ª.5)Se prohíbe a los usuarios de las vías cuyo vehículo haya sufrido un accidente cumplimentar el parte de accidente en la plataforma de circulación.Read the full rule

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