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VEHICLE INSURANCE Skip contents CONTENTS * Overview * If you’re in an accident * Driving abroad * Uninsured vehicles * Driving without insurance IF YOU’RE IN AN ACCIDENT If you have an
accident causing damage or injury you must give the following to anyone with ‘reasonable grounds for requiring them’, for example an insurance company: * your name and address * the vehicle
registration number You also need to give the owner’s name and address if the vehicle is not yours. You must report the accident to the police within 24 hours if you do not give your details
at the time of the accident. You must also report the accident to your insurance company, even if you’re not planning to make a claim. ACCIDENTS WITH UNINSURED MOTORISTS You should tell the
police if you have an accident with someone who’s not insured. Your insurance company will also be able to give you more advice. You might also be able to get compensation if you’re the
victim of an uninsured or hit and run driver. Previous : Overview Next : Driving abroad View a printable version of the whole guide PART OF * Drive abroad: step by step * Buy a vehicle: step
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