After an RTA in Dundee, you need to act fast and correctly. Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do and how vehicle recovery works after a Dundee collision.
After a Road Traffic Accident in Dundee — Your Step-by-Step Guide
Being involved in a road traffic accident in Dundee is stressful. Knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath keeps you safe, legally protected, and ensures your vehicle is properly recovered.
Step 1: Ensure Safety First
Switch on hazard lights and check all occupants for injury. Do not move seriously injured people. Call 999 immediately for police, ambulance, or fire service if required.
Step 2: Call the Police
In Scotland, you must report an accident to Police Scotland if any person is injured or if the other driver has not exchanged details. Call 101 for non-emergency police reporting in Dundee.
Step 3: Exchange Details
Collect the other driver's name, address, insurance details, and vehicle registration. Take photos of both vehicles, the road surface, any skid marks, and the wider scene from multiple angles.
Step 4: Call for Vehicle Recovery
If your vehicle cannot be driven, call Discovery Towing at 01382 797941 for accident recovery in Dundee. We will transport your vehicle to your preferred garage, bodyshop, or storage location. If Police Scotland has instructed a recovery, our operator will be in communication with the attending officer.
Step 5: Contact Your Insurer
Notify your insurance company within 24 hours even if you don't plan to make a claim. Delayed notification can affect your policy validity. Provide the reference number from Discovery Towing as evidence of vehicle recovery.
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