Minor road accidents will be able to be registered without traffic police officers from August 2

The procedure for registering an accident without the participation of the traffic police

For more than five years in Russia it has been possible to register minor road accidents without calling traffic police officers - according to the so-called European protocol.
Since August 2014, a reform of the procedure for registering accidents in a simplified manner has been carried out and the amount of insurance compensation has been increased. For example, the maximum amount of payments under the European protocol was doubled, to 50 thousand rubles, and if you follow a special procedure for registering an accident that occurred in Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Moscow region and the Leningrad region, you can receive a payment of up to 400 thousand . rub. So, you can register an accident without the participation of traffic police officers if:

• The accident involved two vehicles;
• no people were killed or injured in it;
• as a result of the accident, no property was damaged, except for the cars of the participants in the accident;
• both participants in the incident have a valid MTPL policy;
• both participants in the accident have the same assessment of the circumstances and damage to the vehicles, have no disagreement about who was at fault for the accident, and agree to file the incident in a simplified manner.

It should be borne in mind that it makes sense to register only really minor accidents using the European protocol, since the amount of insurance compensation with this registration procedure is very limited and amounts to 50 thousand rubles. (25 thousand rubles, if the civil liability of both participants in the accident was insured before August 2, 2014). This restriction does not apply and insurance compensation can be paid in full (400 thousand rubles) subject to the following conditions:

• The accident occurred in Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Moscow region or the Leningrad region;
• the civil liability of both participants in the accident was insured after September 1, 2014;
• participants in an accident have the opportunity to record (with the help of technical control means that ensure uncorrected recording of information) and provide to the insurer data on the circumstances of damage to the vehicle as a result of the accident.

You should pay special attention to compliance with the deadlines for transmitting information about the accident to your insurance company. Both the victim and the perpetrator of the accident are required to do this within five working days from the moment of the accident. In addition, for 15 calendar days (minus non-working holidays), it is prohibited to repair or dispose of damaged vehicles without the permission of the insurer. If the culprit of the accident violates these conditions, the insurance company will have the right to recover from him the entire amount of payment in full.

In what cases can you file an accident without calling the police, what documents will need to be drawn up and what amount of insurance compensation can you receive, find out from our infographics.

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What is the danger of the Euro Protocol for the culprit of an accident?

As you know, when registering a road accident under compulsory motor liability insurance, the parties have the right to do without traffic police inspectors.
This procedure for interaction between participants in an incident and insurers is called the “Europrotocol”. It allows you to significantly save time if the cars have received minor damage. Many car owners still treat the Europrotocol with distrust. Moreover, we are talking about both victims and perpetrators of road accidents. The fears of the latter are completely justified, because for them, registering an accident without the participation of a traffic police inspector can have serious consequences. What does the at-fault driver need to know so as not to encounter an unpleasant surprise?

Registration of an accident without calling the traffic police: new rules in 2021 and legal advice

The constantly growing number of vehicles on the roads of large Russian cities and the reform of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (reduction of staff) led in 2015 to changes in the rules for registering road accidents. In conditions of heavy traffic (especially during rush hours), any small collision of cars caused traffic paralysis. After all, according to the old rules, drivers did not have the right to leave the scene of an accident before the arrival of the traffic police, because for this there was a risk of deprivation of rights.

So the participants in the accident, the registration of which must be carried out by the traffic police crew who arrived on call, stood for long hours, creating significant problems for city traffic. Even though the damage is insignificant and everyone has compulsory motor liability insurance, they can’t leave. From July 1, 2015 (subsequently only minor changes were made) this procedure changed. Now the traffic rules indicate cases when participants in an accident can leave without waiting for the traffic police inspector, or even not contact law enforcement officers at all.

In what case can documents about an accident be completed without calling the traffic police?

The notification of a traffic accident prepared by its participants is called a European protocol. It records where, when and how the accident occurred, and who is to blame. In fact, the European protocol is a “three in one” document: it combines a protocol on the offense and related materials (a diagram of the scene of the incident, explanations of the participants, etc.), which are usually prepared by traffic police officers, as well as a message to the insurance company. Therefore, registration of an accident through the European protocol is a very convenient mechanism, which is also well developed. Insurance companies have gained experience and know how to react to such a document. In addition, it saves a lot of time and nerves.

But the European protocol is not a panacea, since it cannot always be formalized, but only under a combination of several conditions.

1. Only the “iron on wheels” was damaged. If there are casualties or engineering road communications are damaged, you can forget about the European protocol.

2. Two cars were damaged – no less and no more.

Let me explain. One car may be damaged due to a bad road or in contact with utilities. If so, then the other party is the person who is obliged to maintain the road and communications, but he is not a participant in the compulsory motor liability insurance policy. Many organizational difficulties arise here, and therefore the registration of a European protocol in this case is excluded.

When can you not contact the traffic police?

There are many opportunities for actions to independently register an accident (without involving the traffic police). The main thing is that the accident does not affect people, but only affects the condition of the cars.

To understand the issue in more detail, first let’s look at what the procedure is in case of an accident according to the rules in force today (2020). It (the order) is established by clauses 2.5, 2.6 and 2.6.1 of the Traffic Regulations. These rules state that when a person is driving, if they get into an accident, the first thing they need to do is:

• stop and turn off the car;
• inform others about the danger by pressing the emergency button;
• mark the location of the accident using a special sign.

Next, the driver must:

• check the condition of people involved in an accident, if there are victims, call doctors and law enforcement officers (the single emergency phone number is 112);
• If you need emergency help, organize it. Hitch the wounded to a nearby medical facility or take them yourself;
• After delivering the wounded, return to the scene of the accident.

If everything went well with health, and only the hardware was damaged, then clause 2.6 comes into effect. It gives those involved in the accident four possible actions. At the same time, they must clear the roadway (if the injured vehicles interfere with traffic), having previously carried out photo and video recording of the accident site. By recording the position of the vehicle on the road, the brake mark and other facts that allow us to establish the circumstances of the accident.

For failure to comply with the rules to clear the passage, drivers may face a fine of 1,000 rubles.

Four options for action in case of an accident without casualties

Option 1. The drivers who drove the colliding vehicles do not have a common opinion on the reasons for what happened (as to culpability in what happened), on the extent of the damage caused, etc. In this case, it is necessary to collect data (full name, plus contacts) of witnesses and call the duty station (contact a traffic police representative). The official, based on the information received, will make a decision on sending the crew to the scene of the accident (if the information from the words is not clear and requires additional study). Or he will indicate the address of the department (or post) to which the participants in the incident need to go to register. As a rule, it is suggested to go to the department. In this case, before the trip, participants need to draw a diagram of the accident, take videos and photos of cars, tracks and other facts related to the incident.

The investigation group in the traffic police department examines the circumstances of the case, determines who is to blame, draws up a report and issues a decision. According to the regulations adopted in 2021, a certificate of an accident is no longer issued (only a protocol and a resolution). It is these documents that the injured party provides to the insurer to justify its right to compensation.

Option 2. Among the participants in the incident there are no discrepancies in the assessment of who is to blame for what happened and the nature of the damage. But, at the same time, more than two vehicles collided; not all participants have current compulsory motor liability insurance; in addition, there are a number of other obstacles to the application of the Europrotocol. In this situation, you will also have to contact the traffic police. As in the previous option, call the duty station and get an address where you can go for registration. Having previously prepared a schematic image of the accident, taking photos and videos.

Option 3 . "Amicable". When the damage is small (and is compensated on the spot), and third parties have not suffered in any way, the rules allow not to report anywhere and not to register anything. That is, to the question of whether it is necessary to call the traffic police in a minor accident, the legislator gives a direct negative answer.

Option 4. Euro protocol. The most promoted option by modern authorities and human rights activists for resolving the situation with road accidents. According to representatives of law enforcement agencies, the fact that an accident, as a rule, is a violation of traffic rules, does not allow completely abandoning the services of the traffic police in the registration of accidents in which only material damage is present. Some of the violations entail punishment under the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, and this is the area of ​​responsibility of law enforcement agencies.

In what cases can you not call the traffic police?

The law allows the use of simplified on-site registration only in certain cases.

When filling out the improved document, the following conditions must be met:

1. No more than 2 cars were involved in the accident.
2. The accident was accompanied by minor losses and did not cause property damage other than the vehicles themselves.
3. There were no casualties in the vehicle collision, which could have been passengers, passers-by or vehicle drivers.
4. Each of the participants in the accident took out a compulsory motor liability insurance policy and is registered in it as the holder of the right to drive a specific vehicle (if one or both car owners have foreign registration, then they need Green Card insurance).
5. The parties have no disagreements regarding the independent registration of the accident, the circumstances of the incident, as well as the amount of damage suffered by the vehicles.

The law dictates simple and logical conditions for using the Euro protocol. However, the most important requirement is simultaneous compliance with all the items on the presented list without exception.

For example! If 3, 4 or more cars were damaged in an accident, or one of the drivers crashed into a traffic light, knocked down a curb, or broke a store window, then the simplified scheme without the traffic police cannot be used - you will have to call the authorized service.

The situation is similar if the parties do not agree on the causes of the accident - no one is going to plead guilty, it is not possible to reach an agreement on the amount of damage, and the like.

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In this case, you will also need to call the police for investigation. If one of the participants in the accident was in an insane state, under the influence of alcohol or other prohibited substances/drugs, then the improved protocol cannot be used to resolve the conflict.

How can you file a traffic accident yourself?

“Notification of an accident” is an official document, the execution of which has certain requirements.

When filling out the notice, write in block letters so that anyone can read your notes. Use only a ballpoint pen, then a clear imprint will be formed on the second sheet of the self-copying form. Each driver must fill out both pages of the form, without gaps. All corrections must be certified (signed).

On the first sheet of the notice, which is common to the participants in the incident, there must be two signatures of each participant (if there are no corrections). With the first signature, each driver certifies the correctness of the data entered by him, the second - the absence of discrepancies in the interpretation of the circumstances of the accident.

Maximum payout under the Europrotocol

In case of simplified registration of an accident, the following maximum payments are established by law:

For all regions (except Moscow and St. Petersburg and regions) – 100,000 rubles. From 06/01/2018 (in accordance with 448-FZ dated 12/29/2017)

For residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg and the regions, the maximum payment amount can reach the maximum compensation limit under compulsory motor liability insurance. Today it is 400,000 rubles. But, only with the mandatory provision of video and photo evidence obtained together with geopositioning data. This was done to combat fraud. Thanks to satellite systems, an incident that occurred in the Vladimir region cannot be represented as an event that took place in the Moscow region.

Accruals are made according to the policy of the participant in the accident found at fault. This will affect him by increasing the cost of insurance in the future.

Where can I get the Europrotocol form?

This form is issued by the insurance company when selling insurance, complete with the policy and instructions. If you purchase an electronic policy, the car owner can stop by the office of any insurance company and receive it for free.

The protocol form is a single “pie” of 3 sheets of self-copying A4 paper.

In its absence, you need to:

• stop by the office of any insurer;
• print out the established form from the RSA (Russian Union of Insurers) website. By the way, here you can also check the authenticity of the policies.

In the case of a printout, you will have to fill out twice as much, so it is better to have the original form. The main thing is that at least one of the drivers who decides to file an accident without the traffic police has it.

How to file an accident without injuries according to the new rules

Thus, according to the updated legislation, it is possible to file an accident without the participation of authorized bodies, but in accordance with the presented conditions. Drivers must come to a common decision regarding the culprit of the incident, the circumstances and the amount of damage. If no other property was damaged, both participants are insured under MTPL and there are no injuries, then a “euro” protocol can be drawn up. No other papers are required. The document is presented to the insurer to process compensation.

If the accident resulted in no casualties, then the regulations dictate the following procedure:

1. stop and do not touch vehicles or other parts on the road;
2. turn on the traffic accident warning signal;
3. On the road lane, place an accident sign 15 meters from the car.

What to do if people were injured in an accident?

If there are victims in an accident, it is impossible to register an accident without the traffic police. If this happens, the Rules clearly prescribe:

1. Report to the duty station information about the accident and the number of victims. A traffic police crew and an ambulance will be sent to the scene of the accident.
2. In an acute situation, organize the provision of first aid and send the wounded to the nearest hospital. With the help of people passing by, or yourself.
3. Having delivered the victim to a medical facility, return back to register the accident (together with the police).

If there is no need for urgent transportation of victims, emergency vehicles do not completely block traffic. Then, those involved in the accident must collect information from eyewitnesses and take measures to preserve traces of the incident until the arrival of the traffic police squad.

In situations where, as a result of a collision, traffic is completely blocked, it is necessary to make photo-video recording and drive the vehicle to the side of the road. Then start sketching a diagram of the accident.

Simplified registration in such a situation is impossible. In this case, it is important to carefully ensure that information is not fabricated that could incorrectly identify the party at fault in the incident.

What applications do drivers already use to transmit traffic accident data?

Some insurance companies have their own apps that allow you to submit accident data. For example, this opportunity is provided by the AlfaStrakhovanie application. However, this does not exclude the need to register an accident “on paper” for another participant, if he is not an advanced user of new technologies.

We can say that the new rules for providing information about a traffic accident to the insurer are aimed at scaling the experience of insurance companies to the entire MTPL market.

Application deadlines

To receive insurance compensation, the owner of the vehicle (or his authorized representative) in 2021 must contact the office of his company (to provide documents) within 5 days. The same applies to the second participant (those responsible for the accident). He must take his copy of the notice to his company (in order to notify it of what happened). When submitting a notice at the company's office, you must receive a copy with the incoming number in return. This will confirm that the document was submitted on time.

Since the insurer has the right to conduct its own assessment (examination) of damage, the law prohibits both drivers from repairing their cars for 15 days.

Documents for receiving payment

As part of the European protocol, in order to receive an insurance payment, the car owner must provide the following set of documents to the insurer:

• application addressed to the director of the company (to receive compensation);
• duly completed “Notice of Road Accident”;
• information carrier with evidence (photo/video).

The media must be original: a memory card from a recorder, camera, mobile phone (if photos are stored in its internal memory), etc.

Plus, you will need to provide (for identification, confirmation of ownership, etc.):

• passport of the citizen and his authorized representative (if any) receiving compensation with copies of the first page and the page with registration attached;
• power of attorney, if the recipient is an authorized representative;
• OSAGO policy;
• registration certificate, or, in its absence (for example, if the car is deregistered) - PTS. Attached are copies made of both sides of the document;
• a certificate from the bank with the details of the current account to which compensation should be transferred.

If, nevertheless, traffic police officers took part in the registration of the accident, it will be necessary to add the documents issued by them:

• protocol on inspection of the scene of the accident with a diagram of the accident;
• resolution to initiate an administrative case.

In the case where there are victims, a certificate from a medical institution is attached. If there is a discrepancy in the assessment of the amount of damage - the conclusion of an independent technical examination.

Cases when you can file an accident without the traffic police

The legislation provides a number of opportunities for drivers who can file an accident on their own without calling traffic police inspectors. In this case, those involved in a car accident must comply with certain legal conditions, otherwise it will lead to a violation of the law.

Notice! Thus, participants in an accident do not call the traffic police if:

• no people were injured during the car accident;
• no more than two vehicles were involved in the accident;
• both drivers have valid MTPL policies;
• the culprit of the accident does not deny his guilt and comes to a mutual agreement with the victim regarding the degree of damage to the vehicle and the amount of the insurance amount that should cover the damage;
• the amount of damage caused is more than 100 thousand rubles. in accordance with Part 4, Article 11.1 of the Federal Law “On Compulsory Motor Liability Insurance”.

It should be taken into account that if a car with a trailer is involved in an accident, then it will be considered that instead of one car, two vehicles were involved in the accident. For the same reason, car owners will not be able to register an accident without the participation of traffic police officers, otherwise the insurance company will not reimburse the insurance amount.

It must be taken into account that the motorist will not be able to receive compensation if he does not have the appropriate documents with him.

If one of the motorists has a CASCO policy, then you need to find out whether the insurance conditions will allow you to receive compensation without completing traffic police documents.

If the driver is convinced that the insurance company will compensate for damage in the event of an accident, then he may not call the traffic police to the scene of the accident.

We file an accident according to the European protocol: your own inspector

The rules allow you to file an accident yourself. What do you need to know so as not to be left without insurance compensation?

Registration of an accident according to the European protocol is convenient! There is no need to wait for hours for the inspector to arrive; you just need to fill out a special form, then present the completed notice to your insurance company - and wait for payment under compulsory motor liability insurance or comprehensive insurance. But there are points that you should pay attention to so as not to be left without money for repairs.

Essential conditions

Not every accident can be registered under the European protocol - only minor collisions in which two vehicles were injured. And if the accident also damaged road infrastructure, for example a road sign or a bus stop pavilion, you are not allowed to file the incident yourself. In addition, you cannot use the simplified scheme if people were injured. Or if the second driver does not have an MTPL policy. And, naturally, if disagreements arise between the drivers when determining who is to blame. In these cases, you will have to call the traffic police or go to the nearest traffic police unit.

The main condition that discourages most drivers from registering on their own is the maximum amount that can be paid under insurance: only 50,000 rubles. The possibility of doubling this limit is being discussed, but things have not yet moved beyond discussions.

Theoretically, you can get the maximum for compulsory motor liability insurance (400,000 rubles) if both cars are equipped with accident-detecting modules of the ERA-GLONASS system (the use of devices that work in conjunction with other satellite navigation systems is allowed). But such devices are still rare, because manufacturers are required to install them on their new models only from January 2021.

And further. Even an accident in which a car not registered in Russia was involved can be registered under the European protocol. The main condition is that the driver has a “green card”.

Spelling lessons

There is nothing difficult in filling out the fields; many are simply afraid to make a mistake. According to Svetlana Efremova, a specialist in the loss settlement department, drivers often lose sight of the fact that it is necessary to fill out all the fields. For example, they do not check the required boxes in the “Circumstances of the accident” section or do not put signatures confirming the absence of disagreements. Due to such carelessness, the insurance company may refuse to pay.

Let's look at a specific example of filling out a notification form. Let's assume the situation is as follows. I was reversing out of the yard and hit an Opel that was passing me. Realizing that it is his own fault, and that repairs will require no more than 50 thousand, I suggest that the Opel driver register the accident according to the European protocol.

We indicate where and when the collision occurred (columns 1 and 2)

, we note the number of damaged cars
(column 3)
.
We inform you that there were no victims (column 4)
and that no examination for intoxication was carried out
(column 5)
.

We write “No” in the sections about material damage to other vehicles and property (column 6)

.
We indicate that the accident was registered without a traffic police inspector (column
and report on witnesses, if any
(column 7)
.

Columns 9 to 12

: we write about our car - who drove it, who is the owner, indicate the insurance number and the name of the insurance company.
The left side is filled in by one driver, the right side by another (for clarity, I filled the halves with ink of different colors). If you do not have a comprehensive insurance policy, please refer to paragraph 12
.

In sections 13 to 15

We indicate where the impact occurred (mark with an arrow on the image of the car), describe the visible damage and write comments, if any. For example, the car's bumper was damaged initially and was not damaged in this particular collision.

In section 16

“Circumstances of the accident”, each driver on his side of the form checks the required box corresponding to a particular circumstance of the accident (the most common circumstances are listed).
In our case, I (as the driver of car A) put the following marks: 4
(left the parking lot, parking place, stop, yard, secondary road),
17
(moved in reverse),
21
(collied into a stationary vehicle, obstacle, pedestrian, etc.). In the line “Indicate the number of marked cells” you will need to put the number 3. The second participant will make an o and write: “Waited for the departure of vehicle A”, and in the line “Indicate the number of marked cells” he will put the number 1.

In column 17

draw the scene of the accident. It is enough to depict a street with an exit and a house number, two cars and an arrow to show the direction of movement.

And most importantly: we put signatures. Each driver leaves a couple of autographs in the indicated places.

After this, the self-copying form can be disconnected. Each driver keeps a copy, on the back of which you need to briefly describe the circumstances of the accident (sections 1 and 2)

.
In sections 4, 5, 7
you should put dashes, and
in section 6
you should indicate whether the car can move under its own power.

You also need to sign at the end.

Receiving insurance compensation

To receive money for repairs, submit an accident notification form and an application for payment to your insurance company and show the damaged car.

It is important to know that the culprit is prohibited from repairing his car within 15 days after the accident

. If the car needs to be repaired sooner, I recommend that you first present it to the insurance company for inspection. Or obtain written consent from the insurance company for repairs without inspection. Otherwise, the insurance company will present you with a recourse claim after paying the victim.

Let me explain. Let's say you break another car's headlight. You don’t deny your guilt, everything was formalized according to the European protocol. Your car has minimal damage - there is a chip on the bumper. Without showing the car to your insurance company and without getting their approval for repairs, you repaired the bumper yourself. In this case, your insurance company, having paid the victim, say, 20,000 rubles for a broken headlight, will be able to demand this amount from you. If within two weeks your insurance company does not require you to submit your car for inspection, you can safely proceed with repairs.

Registering an accident yourself is not a difficult task; it will take no more than half an hour. The main thing is not to worry and not to rush.

Step-by-step instructions for registering an accident with a European protocol

Drawing up a European traffic accident report gives you the right to do without the traffic police and save time in case of minor damage to the vehicle. On the one hand, it’s convenient. On the other hand, it has several disadvantages:

1. It is necessary to fill out the forms without errors.
2. The policy provided by the at-fault party may not be valid.
3. When determining the cost of repairs visually, it is easy to make a mistake.
4. The participant who believes he is guilty will later realize that he is the victim.

Note: Notification of an accident is a double form that must be filled out for any registration of an accident (with or without the traffic police). Europrotocol - procedure: filling out the same Notice, but with strict adherence to a number of requirements. If in the first case, some errors do not affect the payment of compensation, then the Euro Protocol cannot be corrected.

Drivers' actions

After a collision, participants act in accordance with traffic regulations, clause 2.6.1. If the vehicle is blocked, the roadway must be vacated. When drawing up a European protocol, it makes no sense to leave cars on the road, but before leaving the scene of an accident, you must:

1. Stop, turn on your hazard lights, put up a guardrail.
2. Make sure: no medical attention is needed. The culprit admits himself as such.
3. Take a photo (video): the position of the vehicles relative to each other, choose an angle with reference to infrastructure objects; damage with the capture of license plates of both cars; brake marks; details. Add a DVR recording.
4. Agree among yourself, reach an agreement.
5. Make sure: each driver has the necessary documents (licensed license, registration certificate, compulsory motor liability insurance policy). Notification of an accident - at least one.
6. Include information of witnesses (names, addresses, telephone numbers).
7. Notify the insurance company about the accident and clarify the procedure. After this, clear the road.

Filling out the Europrotocol

Europrotocol – double self-copying form + instruction sheet . Filled out by both drivers: sides “A” and “B”. It makes no difference who designs which half. On the front side they write, without separating the pages: the “header” together, then one by one: each in their own column.

Filling out the front side

Points: 1 – 8 “Hat”

1. Location of the accident (address) – indicate nearby objects (house, highway number, km of road) so that it is clear where the event occurred.
2. Date – day, month, year, time.
3. Number of damaged vehicles – 2 (no more, no less).
4. Number of wounded (killed) – dashes.
5. Alcohol testing - no.
6. Damage caused... – no; No.
7. Witnesses – passport details, phone number.
8. Traffic police registration - no.

Clauses 9 – 12 Sides “A” and “B”

1. Car make (model), numbers: identification (VIN), state registration, series. They write down the data from the registration certificate of the vehicle. The numbers used to identify the transport are recorded on photo (video) documents.

1. Full name of the vehicle owner (address). If the vehicle is driven by proxy, indicate the person listed as the owner of the vehicle according to the documents. Such errors attract the attention of the insurer. Sometimes they are required to provide evidence that the car belongs to the victim. This is unlawful when compulsory motor liability insurance is issued to a participant in an accident.

1. Driver's full name, date of birth, address, phone number, serial number, category, when issued. On what basis does the vehicle operate? (power of attorney, lease, waybill, contract).

1. Insurance company name, series, MTPL policy number, until what period is valid. Damage insurance: noted – No.

Please note: The policy of the culprit must not expire. You may be left without compensation if you are late with the paperwork before it is completed.

Points 13 – 15

1. In the picture, the arrow indicates the direction of impact (not damage). The type of vehicle is chosen accordingly: truck, passenger car or motorcycle.

1. Describe the nature of the damage received in detail: (chip, crack, dent, deformation, rupture, scratch). If you suspect that there are others besides the external ones, Fr.

1. Notes – It is important to indicate: “I admit that I am at fault for the accident” or “I consider myself innocent.” Certify the information with a signature.

Note: Signatures on both copies are written in pen, not carbon copies. On the front side there are two of them from each participant: paragraphs 15 and 18 (if there are no corrections). Empty spaces in paragraph 15 are crossed out with a sweeping “Z” sign.

Point 16 Central block

This part is a list of possible options that caused the collision. Each driver notes the position that corresponds to his situation: where he was, making a maneuver, driving or stopping the car. Below is the number of isolated cells.

Clause 17 – Scheme (described below).

Item 18 – Signatures of both drivers .

The document is carefully checked. If a mistake is made, it is crossed out and the correct information is entered. They make a note: “Believe the corrected one,” both drivers sign. It is prohibited to make changes to only one copy on the front side.

Filling out the back side of the Europrotocol

Having signed two sheets of paper, the form is finally separated. It is preferable for the victim to take the first one, written in pen (the notes are clearer). The second one, copied, goes to the culprit. The legal force of any of them is the same. Each driver fills out the back side independently. Blank lines are crossed out with a large “Z” sign.

1. Mark the letter under which the front side was filled out: “A” or “B”.
2. Description of the movement of the participants at the time of the accident. How and why it happened. Who was where, what was they doing: standing, driving, overtaking, leaving. Indicate the vehicle number, make, address, and witness information.

You can ask the culprit to sign with the words: I admit guilt, I agree with the entry. This is not necessary, but some extra insurance won't hurt. If there is not enough space on the form, attach a sheet with a description that does not fit, designating it as an appendix to clause 2 “Circumstances of the traffic accident.”

1. Check the box corresponding to the driver’s status: owner or other person.
2. Do not fill it out, cross out the field with a “Z”.
3. About damage to other property: Infrastructure objects and other items are not indicated. The requirement to issue a European protocol is damage to the vehicle only.
4. Can the car move under its own power – “Yes” or “No” (indicate its location).
5. Note: I am attaching to the documents photographs of the damage and a memory card from the video recorder of eyewitness S.A. Polozov (address, telephone), who recorded the moment of the collision. Pictures and videos have not been edited. Date, driver’s signature, full name.

Please note: When submitting photo and video documents, be sure to indicate that they have not been processed or corrected. Attach a statement listing the materials: what, how much, by whom, when made.

Step-by-step instructions for drawing up a scheme in the European protocol

It is allowed to use the Notification form (clause 17) or a separate sheet, designating it as an appendix: “Road accident diagram”. The plan can be drawn up by: a traffic police inspector (for example, at a traffic police post, an employee will draw up a European protocol), an emergency commissioner, or the drivers themselves.

The diagram shows:

1. A section of road with markings and the direction of permitted traffic (intersection, main, secondary).
2. The position of the vehicles at the time of the accident. The trajectory of each person’s movement is marked, where is the transport “A”, where is “B”.
3. Road signs, traffic lights, pointers.
4. Outside the road: infrastructure facilities (house, store, school), their numbers, street.
5. The point of impact is indicated by an “x”. The main thing is to make it clear how the collision occurred, who was going where, what was violated.
6. When there are traces, parts of spare parts that have fallen off, these places are marked. Below they decipher: 1 – bumper, 2 – mirror.