General principle
As the core of Network Vehicle Hire business is that of road transport Network Vehicle Hire accepts that although we will endeavour to make best efforts to educate those persons operating vehicles for or on behalf of Network Vehicle Hire in best practices including defensive driving techniques, in the course of this business vehicles driven by employees of or subcontractors to Network Vehicle Hire Ltd are statistically more likely to be involved in a road traffic accident or incident than other vehicle on the road therefore all persons whom are required or wish to operate a road vehicle in the supplying of or rendering of services to Network Vehicle Hire Ltd is required to read, understand and familiarise themselves with our on road accident reporting procedure to ensure that in the event of an accident or incident they are aware of their responsibilities to both Network Vehicle Hire, other road users & members of the public.
Who is covered by this policy?
Any person who operates a road motor vehicle including car, van, commercial vehicle or motorbike in providing or rendering of services to Network Vehicle Hire in any context whatsoever.
If you are involved in an accident
In the event you are involved in a road traffic accident or collision your first obligation is to the safety & wellbeing of yourself and those around you. If you feel it is necessary or you feel any person or persons is injured, in danger or there is a possibility of injury you must call 999 immediately and request the assistance of the relevant emergency services.
Once you have established that no parties are injured and that there is no further risk of injury or danger you must do the following:
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Do not admit or speculate as to blame for the accident or incident with any third party involved
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Record the details of any third parties involved directly in the accident or incident, as a minimum these details should include where applicable:
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Full name
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Home address
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Daytime telephone number
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Evening telephone number
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Vehicle make
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Vehicle model
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Vehicle Registration number
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Take photographs of all vehicles involved in the accident or incident, the road layout surrounding the accident along with any road furniture or property damaged as a result of the accident.
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Provide any third parties with all reasonably requested details, where any details are not available at the time of the accident provide the third party with correct contact information to obtain these details.
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Record the following details of any witness to the accident or incident:
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Full name
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Home address
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Daytime telephone number
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Reporting an accident
Full details of the accident along with the information recorded relating to the accident or incident should be on a accident report form which is enclosed within all Network Vehicle Hire supplied vehicles and this form handed to a member of Network Vehicle Hire Ltd management as soon as possible.
Following an accident
Following any road traffic accident or incident please do not attempt to contact any third party or witness involved in the incident. Should you receive any contact from these parties please direct their enquiry directly to Network Vehicle Hire Ltd staff.
Under no circumstances should you accept, discuss or engage in discussions regarding payment, compensation or remuneration in relation to damages, losses or injury sustained too, from or by any third party involved in the accident. Please report any such contact to Network Vehicle Hire Ltd senior staff immediately.
