Tasmania
Some legislations in Tasmania govern traffic accidents and drivers have a legal obligation to do certain things after a traffic accident. The obligations contained therein bear a close resemblance to similar obligations in other Australasian jurisdictions as far as accident cases are concerned, for purposes of safety.
Drivers involved in accidents in Tasmania must:
Stop Immediately: Each driver of a vehicle involved in an accident shall immediately stop the respective vehicle, and while on-site until all is taken care of.
Assist the Injured: It is also obligatory for the drivers to help any injured person they can.
Exchange Details: They should provide their contact information to each other. The information required for identification includes the name, and address of the driver, the name, and address of the owner, the license plate number, the registration number of the vehicle, and any other detail that will facilitate the identification of the vehicle(s).
Notify the Police: When required by the police or when not able to give details to all parties involved, drivers must provide this data to the cops. In addition, drivers should call the police in case they hit a pedestrian, a bicyclist, or other motorists; they should also notify the police if a car rolls over or leaves its lane illegally.
Not complying with these duties attracts serious punishments such as paying huge fines and even a prison sentence. Individuals accused of traffic accident offenses in Tasmania might need to consult a lawyer to help them navigate through the legal labyrinth. We offer driving lessons with great attention to detail.