7. Accident And Incident Reporting

If a driver is involved in an accident or incident, he or she must notify their employer at the earliest safe opportunity. The employer must write down the details of the conversation: people are often distressed in the aftermath of an accident, and what they say then can differ from what they say subsequently. Views and opinions collected at the time can be helpful later when trying to piece together what happened.

In serious cases, we recommend that you seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity – this will make life much easier if the case proceeds to court. Health and Safety Information Drivers should be told what to do if they find themselves in an emergency. Employers have a duty to protect their...

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What a driver must do if he or she is involved in an accident, near miss or other road-related incident.

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