Accident Records
Accident Records is responsible for the administration of Traffic Crash Reports around Tasmania. Accident Records liaise with operational police, members of the public, insurance companies and other interested parties in relation to claims for vehicles and personal injury.
For further information phone the Police Assistance Line (131 444) and ask for Accident Records.
Guidelines For Reporting A Traffic Crash
A Traffic Crash means an occurrence arising from the operation of any vehicle, aircraft or vessel whereby any person or animal is injured or any property is damaged. It includes any other contingency or similar result requiring investigation or attention by police in the public interest, and includes a crash as defined in the Australian Road Rules.
Where possible, at the scene of the accident/crash all drivers must exchange details (if able to do so). These include details of all full names, addresses and registration numbers of all vehicles and/or pedestrians involved. A Traffic Crash must be reported within 12 months of the date of the crash for a claim to be made under the provisions of the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB).
Callers can phone the Police Assistance Line (131 444) for a non-emergency, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Drivers and pedestrians can visit any police station around Tasmania to report a Traffic Crash.
Guidelines For Requesting Traffic Crash Report Copies
Traffic Crash Reports are recorded, administered and released in accordance with the provisions set out in the Tasmania Police Manual. The release of a Traffic Crash Report is conducted according to the specifications of the Personal Information Protection Act 2004, Youth Justice Act 1997 and the Right To Information Act 2009.
Insurance Agents, Brokers, Assessors, Lawyers, Hire Car Companies and Investigators can write to Tasmania Police requesting a copy of a crash report. Applications must be on official letterhead and detail all the available information about the crash, including the date and the whereabouts of the incident.
Members of the public involved in a crash can request a copy of a Traffic Crash Report.
A request can be made on behalf of another person who was involved in the incident, provided that person has granted written permission.
If a driver involved in a crash is under the age of 18, the request for a Traffic Crash Report should be made by a parent or guardian.
From 1 January 2012, the release of a Traffic Crash Report incurs a fee of $53.90 (including GST), payable to Tasmania Police. Unless otherwise agreed with Accident Records, payment must be provided at the time of application.
