Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

In Great Britain your bus damages a parked vehicle and the owner cannot be found. What must you do after stopping?

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Report the incident to the police within seven days

Report the incident to the owner as soon as possible

Report the incident to the owner within seven days

Report the incident to the police within 24 hours

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Report the incident to the police within 24 hoursThis was the right answer

Report to police as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 24 hours. The deadline is a maximum, not a reason to delay. Provide the required details.

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Rule 286Highway Code rule · Damage with no available owner still requires stopping and reporting as soon as reasonably practicable, no later than 24 hours.

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