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.