Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 292 of 296

After a collision, who can ask you to show your driver's licence card and proof of insurance?

  1. Only a peace officer
  2. A person who has a loss or injury, and a peace officer
  3. Only the other driver's insurance agent
  4. Any person who saw the collision
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Correct answer: A person who has a loss or injury, and a peace officer

You must show your licence and vehicle documents on request to any person who has a loss or injury and to police. Witnesses have no right to ask.

Source: Traffic Safety Act (S.N.S. 2025, c. 20), in force 19 October 2026, Section 221, Duties after a collision

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026