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When should I go to a Collision Reporting Centre?

With the following exceptions, any driver involved in a collision where damage to vehicles or property is more than $1,000 may report the collision to a Collision Reporting Centre. Police will come to the scene when one or more of the following situations apply.

Exceptions

1. Collisions involving injury or death.
2. Criminal activity involved in collisions (e.g., impaired driving, stolen vehicle, assault, etc.).
3. Collisions involving federal, provincial or municipal vehicles (including transit vehicles).
4. Collisions involving a person who is uninsured or is a suspended driver.
5. Collisions involving vehicles transporting dangerous goods.
6. Collisions involving damage to private, municipal or highway property.

Without exception, towed vehicles must go directly to a Collision Reporting Centre.

What actions should I take before going to a Collision Reporting Centre?

1. If it is safe to do so, remove vehicles from the roadway.
2. Call Police to ensure police presence is not required and obtain the location of the closest Collision Reporting Centre.
3. Exchange information with the other involved parties, including independent witnesses. (Names, addresses, phone numbers, insurance companies and vehicle particulars, etc.).
4. As soon as possible, bring your vehicle to the Collision Reporting Centre most convenient to you.
5. Bring documentation with you to the Collision Reporting Centre (e.g. driver's licence, ownership and insurance, etc.).

What are Collision Reporting Centres?

A Collision Reporting Centre is a facility created to help motorists in reporting motor vehicle collisions. This service is currently available in a number of urban centres. No fees are charged.