I was in an accident. Must I stop and exchange information?

What the Law Says

The Road Traffic Act sets out strict duties for drivers involved in road accidents in Singapore.

If you are involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to any vehicle, animal, or property, you must stop your vehicle immediately. You cannot drive away — even if you believe you are not at fault.

You must also provide your full name, residential address, and the registration number of your vehicle to anyone who has reasonable grounds to ask — including the other driver, injured person, or owner of damaged property.

If someone is injured or killed, you must also report the accident to the police within 24 hours — unless you’ve already reported it at a police station or via e-Service immediately after the incident.

Statutory Text

Any person driving a motor vehicle who is involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle, animal or property shall, as soon as may be after the accident, stop the vehicle and, if required to do so by any person having reasonable grounds for so requiring, give his name and address and the registration number of the vehicle.

— Road Traffic Act, s. 84 — Duty to stop and give particulars

What to Do

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