If you require the accident information or a copy of the Accident Report in the future, you should find out where the accident report is maintained. South African Police Forces (SAPS). The local government. The province Ministry of Transportation and Public Works.
In South Africa, can you report an accident online?
A motor vehicle collision must be reported in person. It is not permitted to be reported over the phone or by a third party. A person who wishes to report his or her involvement in a traffic collision should not be sent from one department to another, from one office to another, or from one police station to another.
In South Africa, how long do you have to report an accident to the police?
It is critical that you notify the police within 24 hours of any traffic collision in which a person or property has been damaged.
Is a copy of my accident report permitted?
You have the legal right to request that your accident be reported. In addition, if you decide to file a compensation claim, you have the right to get a copy of the report. Solicitors can use the report as evidence to show that the accident occurred.
What is the cost of reporting an accident?
If your name is not on the accident report, you must get an affidavit from the nearby police station. Please keep in mind that the information below is only applicable if your event occurred in the Western Cape, however all information is applicable nationally. Pay R165.
How can I locate an accident report?
On the official portal, select the public services option. Select the’vehicle accidents enquiry’ option from the menu. You may examine the car’s accident history by entering the chassis number. On the Internet, you can also look up information on the vehicle certificate.
