If you're involved in a RTC what do you do?

[classic33]

I'm not an advocate of stay down until the police/ambulance arrives. I mean you've been hit once, do you really want to get hit again by someone trying to go round you! More likely round the other vehicle, they may not have seen you.
Sad to say though, I was still in the road leaning on the bike, swearing like hell when the police arrived. I was annoyed at being hit, I was waving my job goodbye & the bike was a write-off. I also hurt like hell.

 

[400bhp]

You can ask sure - but you have no 'power' to insist if they refuse to provide ID to you. The police do have this power, so that's another reason to call us if you start thinking they are giving false details.

Oh and one final tip - check their tax disc subtly. No tax is normally a clear sign of no insurance - check for no disc, an old disc, and if you can, that the right reg is on it.

What do you then do with this information? Call the coppers to attend?

 

[fossyant]

What do you then do with this information? Call the coppers to attend?

That gives you the tip to call the lot in (Coppers etc) and note everything down. Bit hard work when you are a bit dazed, but some of the 'do this, do that' does come back when you are picking yourself off the road.

All good advice, some does indeed come back when you are on the floor.

Four years ago, from advice here/other sites....

Yup, I did a full body check, could wiggle my bits left, right, top, bottom, in a few seconds, then I punched the car's front wing in anger from on the floor...

I got up, got her details (the driver was a mess emotionally) but it took 4 years to sort a case that was admitted liability straight away... that's injuries for you.

Must say to folk, be aware, if you are a regular cyclist, you are classed as very fit, don't expect much help from the GP if you have injuries from an accident..... been there ! Going to a GP being healthy/fit and in pain doesn't compute....

 

[Hip Priest]

Can I join the love in on this?

I could argue 'til I'm blue in the face about the interpretation of the word 'accident'. But I read about the story of former footballer Scott Sellers yesterday. He killed a motorcyclist after falling asleep at the wheel, following a lengthy flight.

Reading the comments on the news story, I could see how people were using the word 'accident' in such a way as to excuse his actions in taking to the road whilst tired. I can see why people have campaigned to change the wording used by the police, media...etc

 

[ufkacbln]

There are a couple of things to remeber

1. You will be in "fight or flight" syndrome, so not thinking clearly
2. You will not hurt because of the above, injuries will show up later
3. You are not in a sensible frame of mind to check your bike over
4. You are going to forget all the things you meant to do like take the registration number!


The London Cycling Campaign does a very good guide

What to do in case of a collision

I have the key points written on a laminated card to remind me. Notes can then be taken on a smartphone.

Luckily I have not had to use it for myself yet, but have been witness and made statements for a couple of accidents

As for the Police, if you are injured or your bike damaged, then they should be called

 

[kedab]

What I suggest anyone else do is once hit by a car to leap gazelle like into an energy absorbing forward roll and come to a neat and dignified stop on ones feet followed by a stern reproach to the driver along the lines of "I say have a care old bean you bally nearly did for me then, wot."

 

[campbellab]

Take out phone, put it on video mode and record scene and/or comments.

 

[Fnaar]

I start windmilling my arms and shouting "do you want some? Come on then Mr Safety, do you want some? '

 

[Maz]

Can someone create a simple 'sticky' on this forum (if there isn't one already) on 'What to do in the event of an accident/collision'?

edit...seen the earlier post!