Have you been involved in a road collision?

According to the law, in the event of a road collision and provided that certain conditions are met, drivers are required to move their vehicles from the accident scene to a nearby safe location.

✅ First and most important step:

Contact the Motor Assistance Service immediately at 77771121. Our specialised team will guide you through the next steps.

 ❗ When vehicles must NOT be moved

Vehicles must remain at the scene if any of the following applies:

  • There is an
  • An uninsured vehicle is involved.
  • A government vehicle is involved.
  • A driver has left the scene.

👉 In these cases, remain at the scene and follow the instructions given by the Motor Assistance Service.

 🚗 When vehicles must be moved

If none of the above applies, and:

▪️The vehicles can be moved safely (without towing and without causing further damage), and
▪️Their presence creates a danger or obstructs traffic.

👉 then the vehicles must be moved to a nearby safe location.

Before moving the vehicles, you must:

1.  Exchange details with the other drivers involved (full name, insurance policy number, driving licence number, vehicle registration number, and telephone number).
2.  Take photographs showing:

▪️The position of the vehicles before they are moved.
▪️The vehicle registration plates.
▪️The damage to each vehicle.
▪️The overall view of the scene (road, signage, surrounding conditions).

❗ Make sure the photographs relate only to the accident and the damage, avoiding the capture of unnecessary personal data.