If nobody’s hurt in the accident, filling out a joint accident report is sufficient. There’s no need for police to attend the scene.
The joint report allows you to note down the details of the accident so that your insurer can determine who is responsible. All you need to do is fill out the report and send it to your insurer. It is crucial to write down the contact details of the drivers involved in the accident.
A joint report is a document that enables you to describe an accident precisely and objectively and to identify the persons involved. You can also make a note of witnesses’ contact information, which could help give your insurer a clearer picture of what happened.
Be sure to write down the following information about the other driver:
You should also write down a description of the facts. Then send this information to your insurer.
Tip: A joint report can also be filled out online here.
You can get a free joint report form from the Groupement des assureurs automobile (GAA):
If you are involved in an accident and someone is injured, call 9-1-1 immediately.
If you hit a parked vehicle and are able to identify the driver, fill out a joint report and send it to your insurer.
If you hit an unoccupied vehicle or other object, you only need to contact the police if damage has been caused to a third party (e.g., another vehicle or someone else’s property). In this case, provide your identification information along with information about the other vehicle or damaged object, if applicable. If the damage is only to your own vehicle, it is not necessary to notify the police.