Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 293 of 296

Which collision must you report to the police?

  1. A collision in which someone is hurt, even with no damage to the cars
  2. Only a collision where a car is towed
  3. Only a collision where you are at fault
  4. Only a collision on a highway with a speed limit over 80 km/h
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Correct answer: A collision in which someone is hurt, even with no damage to the cars

A collision is reportable when it causes injury or death, or property damage of enough value. Fault and the speed limit do not decide this.

Source: Traffic Safety Act Interpretation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 221/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 15, Reportable collisions, page 21

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026