Is police report compulsory for encountering accident?

[nicholasoh]

as per above. thanks.

[QX]

have to depend. if small accident which the other party willing to pay you for the medical and repair fees den no need to make any police report. if self skid also better no if not mostly will get summon and point deduction.

[mattman8881]

for more information, pls go to

http://www.spf.gov.sg/epc/procedures/index.htm

 

then click on "making a traffic accident report"

cheers!

[a reborn rider]

as per above. thanks.

 

i think it really depends on the type of accident....accidents with injury and accidents w/o injuries....

 

for accidents without injury...make a GIA rept and let the insurance companies claim...best is to privately settle...so no need to lodge rept...

 

if got injury then must lodge rept...it also depends on how many days mc...if i am not wrong...shld be 3 days or more before the police can investigate...

 

but as riders "touchwood" most accidents involving us needs ambulance...so if go hospital by ambulance then the police will investigate...

 

so the moral of the story is be protected with proper attire and ride safe...

 

cheers

[arjen]

When Should A Traffic Accident Report Be Made?

 

A traffic accident report should be made if it involves:

A foreign vehicle; or

A pedestrian or cyclist; or

 

An injury where

 

* at least one party involved in the accident was conveyed to hospital from the accident scene by an ambulance; or

* if conveyance to hospital was done through other transport and the party is subsequently hospitalised or given outpatient medical leave of 3 days or more; or

* no one was conveyed to hospital from the scene but latent injury had subsequently developed which entailed hospitalisation or outpatient medical leave of 3 days or more; or

 

A hit-and-run.

 

If the accident does not fall under any of the above categories, there is no need to lodge a Police report. A General Insurance Association (GIA) Motor Accident Report to the insurance company is sufficient.

 

How Should A Traffic Accident Report Be Made?

 

A traffic accident report can be made at any Police station, NPC or NPP. One should provide (wherever possible) Police with the following information:

Date/time/place of accident;

Particulars of witnesses;

Damage and position of accident vehicle(s);

Registration number and description of other vehicle(s).

 

A copy of the report will be issued to the complainant.

 

Are Amendments To An Accident Report Allowed?

 

Yes. Amendments can be made by filling in an amendment form available at Traffic Police, Ubi Ave 3, Singapore 408865. Alternatively, you can write to the Head Investigation, Traffic Police stating the amendments to be made.

 

Can One Party Obtain The Other Party's Traffic Accident Report?

 

Only a person directly involved in the accident, his lawyer, motor workshop, his insurance company or anyone with legitimate interest may obtain a copy.

 

How Do I Apply For A Copy Of A Report?

 

Application can be made online through our Electronic Police Centre (ePC) at the following URL:

 

http://www.spf.gov.sg/epc

 

In order for police to be able to locate and process the report that you are applying for, you need to provide the following information:

 

1. Date and time of Accident

2. Place of Accident

3. Vehicle(s) involved

4. Traffic Accident Report Number (if available)

5. Whether an Injury, Non-Injury or a Hit and Run Accident

6. Whether any damage to government property

7. Whether accident involved a pedestrian / cyclist

8. Local Contact Number

9. Local Address

 

(Information 1, 2, and 3 are mandatory)

 

Application can also be made in person or in writing to the Head Traffic Investigation Branch with the above details or by using the prescribed application form obtainable from Traffic Police Department, 10 Ubi Avenue 3, Singapore 408865, Tel. 65470000.

 

Are there costs involved in applying for a Police report?

 

Yes, a mandatory, non-refundable search fee of $14 per request is payable. This search fee has to be paid before we commence our search for your requested report or document. Please note that no refund will be given even if the report or document requested for cannot be located.

 

The fees for each certified true copy of the available report / document are as follows:

 

1. Traffic Accident Report (NP168) $16

2. First Information Report (FIR) $16

3. Charge Sheet $16

4. Cautioned Statement $16

5. Traffic Offence Report (NP401) $16

6. Vehicle Damage Report $16

7. Breath Alcohol Test Record $16

8. Photograph $35

9. Sketch Plan $68

 

This search fee and document fees are payable. You will need the following means to pay online:

 

1. Internet Banking Account (DBS, UOB and Citibank)

2. Visa or Master Credit Card

3. Flexipay

 

However, if you do not have the above online payment means, you may make the payment by cheque to 'Head Traffic Investigation, Traffic Police'.

 

How Can The Result Of Investigation Be Obtained?

 

The result of investigation will be sent to parties involved in the accident by the investigation officer within 3 weeks after investigations have been completed.

 

Application for result can also be made personally at Traffic Police. Or, written applications may be made to the Sales Section, Traffic Investigation Branch with the following details:

 

1. Date and time of Accident

2. Place of Accident

3. Vehicle(s) involved

4. Report of a Traffic Accident Number (if available)

5. Whether an Injury, Non-Injury or a Hit and Run Accident

6. Whether any damage to government property

7. Whether accident involved a pedestrian / cyclist

8. Local Contact Number

9. Local Address

 

(Information 1, 2, and 3 are mandatory)

 

Can Civil Claims Be Made In Cases Where No Action Is Taken By Police?

 

Yes, such a decision will not affect civil claims.

 

Can One Party Obtain The Other's Insurance Particulars When No Traffic Accident Report Was Made To Police?

 

Yes. Application for the other party's insurance particulars can be made from the Multi-Transaction Counter, 2nd Level, Land Transport Authority, No. 10 Sin Ming Road. A fee of $5.25 is payable.

 

Lodging A Traffic Accident Report As A Witness

 

If you have witnessed a traffic accident, Police would appreciate it if you would come forward to tell us what happened. Many traffic accidents remain unsolved each year because of inconclusive or conflicting evidence.

 

One factor which discourages witnesses from coming forward is having to testify in court if the case is brought to trial. Most people shy away from such exposure. However, we would like you to help Police get to the truth.

 

If you have witnessed a traffic accident, especially one in which someone was injured or killed, please lodge a traffic accident report at any Police station, NPC or NPP. Or, you can call the Traffic Police Hotline at 1800 - 547 1818 to provide the information.

 

Hit-and-Run Accident

 

If you have witnessed a hit-and-run accident, please note the following information and call '999':

registration number of the hit-and-run vehicle;

colour, make and model of the hit-and-run vehicle;

race and gender of the driver;

the direction the hit-and-run vehicle was last seen proceeding towards.