Q430: Which station do I have to report a road traffic accident to?

Questions

• Can I smoke in a car if there are children in it?
• Do I have to report an accident to my insurance company?
• Do I have to report an accident/collision that happened in a car park to the police?
• Do the police prosecute failing to stop and report an accident in every case?
• How can I / my solicitor / insurance agent obtain a copy of a collision report following a road traffic collision?
• How long do I have to report an incident to the police?
• How long will it be before I hear from the police after I have reported an accident?
• How will accruing penalty points affect a provisional or newly qualified driver?
• I have been in a road traffic accident, nobody was injured and we both stopped, do I need to report it to the police?
• I have been in a road traffic accident, nobody was injured but the other party did not stop, do I need to report it to the police?
• I have been injured by a cyclist who was riding dangerously and/or carelessly. Can I report this to the Police?
• I have been involved in a road traffic accident and my insurance company wants the details of the other driver - how do I get them?
• I have been involved in a traffic accident and I have an injury, do I need to report it to the police?
• I have been involved in an accident and need a copy of the police accident report. How do I obtain one?
• I have had an accident with a foreign vehicle, what should I do?
• I have hit an animal whilst driving, do I have to report it to the police?
• I have just knocked over a cat and killed it, what should I do?
• I have missed a flight because of a road traffic accident on my way to the airport, the insurance company would like some proof, can you help?
• I stole a car when I was 15 and received penalty points as part of my punishment. What effect will this have when I am old enough to start driving?
• I think there is a CCTV camera at the location where a crime / vehicle collision took place - will it be collected by the police and used in their investigation?
• Is it illegal to smoke whilst driving?
• What are special reasons with regards to disqualified driving?
• What are the driver's responsibilities when involved in an accident?
• What do the police class as an emergency/when should I call 999?
• What documents do I need to take with me to the station to report a road traffic accident?
• What happens if the other driver from an accident has no insurance?
• What is a notice of intended prosecution?
• What is careless/inconsiderate driving or causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving?
• What is 'Cash for Crash', how can I avoid becoming a victim and what do I do if it happens to me?
• What is dangerous driving?
• What is the law in relation to using a mobile phone or other hand-held device whilst driving?
• Where can I get some information on Advanced driving from?