If you are involved in a traffic accident you must:
- Stop at the scene of the crash.
- Assist anyone who is injured. Call 000 if there is danger or serious injury or 131 444 if you require police assistance.
- Move your vehicle off the road if police are not attending. Contact a tow truck if you need one.
- Exchange your name and address with the involved party in the crash unless you have been injured and unable to do so.
- Report the crash to police and the Insurance Commission of Western Australia on the online crash reporting facility. This involves any crash involving injury, property damage (in excess of $3000) and/or if the owner or representative of any damaged property is not available.
Not all crashes are investigated or attended to by police. Investigations can include crashes that involve injury, adverse drivers licences, serious driving offences, stolen vehicles, hit and run incidents and careless driving on ‘P’ plates.
Investigations can take several months depending on the circumstances of the incident.
General enquiries
Show moreSubmit a general traffic crash enquiry form for any questions that do not relate to reporting a new crash.
Report criminal activity or suspicious behaviour anonymously
Show moreYou can help make your community safer by reporting criminal activity or suspicious behaviour through Crime Stoppers.
You can use the online form or call 1800 333 000.
You do not need to provide your name if you wish to remain anonymous.
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