How does the traffic police handle a rear-end collision?
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How the traffic police handle a rear-end collision: After a vehicle is rear-ended, the traffic police will determine liability based on the role of each party's actions in causing the traffic accident and the severity of their faults, and issue a traffic accident liability determination certificate. The affected party can claim compensation for vehicle damages. Below is extended knowledge on the liability of parties involved in a traffic accident: (1) If a road traffic accident is caused by the fault of one party, that party bears full responsibility; (2) If a road traffic accident is caused by the faults of two or more parties, they shall bear primary, equal, or secondary responsibility respectively, based on the role of their actions in the accident and the severity of their faults; (3) If no party is at fault for causing the road traffic accident, it is considered a traffic accident, and no party bears responsibility. If one party intentionally causes the road traffic accident, the other party bears no responsibility.
Last time I rear-ended a car on the highway, my heart was racing, so I quickly braked and pulled over, turning on the hazard warning lights to alert the cars behind. After getting out to check for injuries, thankfully no one was hurt. I immediately called the police, briefly explaining the location and accident details. Minutes later, traffic police arrived at the scene. They first directed traffic to prevent secondary accidents, then set up warning signs with their patrol car and took photos to secure evidence. The officers questioned both me and the driver of the car in front, recording our IDs, driver's licenses, and contact information. Since I was the following car and failed to maintain a safe distance, the police preliminarily determined I was fully at fault and issued an accident liability statement for both parties to sign. When handling the insurance claim later, I sent photos of the statement to the insurer to initiate the damage assessment, and the process went relatively smoothly. Remember, staying calm in a rear-end collision is crucial, and calling the police immediately is a key step—never move the vehicle without authorization as it may affect liability determination. Maintaining proper following distance and avoiding distracted driving in daily driving can also reduce risks.
