The traffic rules describe how a road user must act on the public road, which includes obligations but also advice on how to drive sensibly and safely. All road users must know and apply the traffic rules.
An accident is often happening quickly. What should you do if you are involved in an accident?
In case of an accident with minor injuries you move the vehicle to a place where it’s allowed to stand. If that is not possible or if there are serious injuries, then you place the warning triangle and try to prevent more accidents from happening. Call the international emergency number 112, with this number the police is also automatically informed. In an accident with injuries, you should always notify the police. Do not move seriously injured, only if it is absolutely necessary. They can have fractures or internal bleeding. A helmet is best left on the head, except if the injured person has breathing difficulties or, for example, must vomit. Do not give a wounded person a drink or medication (not even water). In case of severe bleeding, cover the wound or apply a pressure bandage.
Do not move a injured person, they may have internal bleeding or fractures.
Call the international emergency number 112, with this number the police will also be automatically notified.
In case of an accident with damage, you move the vehicle to a place where it’s allowed to stand. If that is not possible, then you place the warning triangle and try to prevent more accidents from happening. Also think about your own safety! In the case of an accident without injuries, it’s not necessary to notify the police, it is enough to fill in and sign the European accident claim form. With your signature you confirm that you agree with what has been entered on the document. The front of the form is completed and signed by both parties. The back of the form you fill in separately (may also be at home). You must always stay on site if you are involved in an accident. From the age of 15 you are obliged to show your identity card if one of the people involved requests it. In case of discussion, it is best to let the police come.
Move your vehicle to a safe place or place the warning triangle to avoid more accidents.
In the event of an accident without injuries, you do not need to have the police come, all you need to do is fill in the accident statement.
You must complete the European accident statement if you are involved in an accident. The front of the form is completed and signed by both parties. Fill in the back of the form separately (may also be at home). With your signature, you confirm that you agree with what has been entered on the document.
This is the front of the accident statement and must be completed and signed by both parties together.
This is the back of the accident statement and must be completed separately (may also be done at home).
An accident or a defective vehicle on the road can cause very dangerous traffic situations. To prevent additional accidents, you must warn other road users about the accident.
A warning triangle must be present in your car.
In the event of an accident or breakdown, you must place the warning triangle to warn other road users.
An emergency number is used to contact local emergency services for assistance. The emergency number differs from country to country. It's typically a three-digit number so that it can be easily remembered and dialed quickly. Some countries have a different emergency number for each of the different emergency services, these often differ only by the last digit.
There are several emergency numbers active in Belgium, in case of a traffic accident you call 112.
112 is active in Europe and 911 is active in the US and Canada.
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Begin of a tunnel.
Direction of the nearest emergency exit.
A driver commits a hit and run if he leaves the scene of the accident with the intention of escaping the consequences. Never commit a jit and run, there are very strict penalties!
If you are involved in an accident you must always stop, if you do not its a hit and run crime.
Never commit hit-and-run crime, because there are severe penalties.
