UAE: An unfortunate event such as an accident can take place with anyone on any road at any time. Instead of panicking, this simple guide will help you in reporting an accident in the UAE.
There can be different situations.
1. In a scenario wherein you’re involved in an accident and no one needs any medical services. The damage to the vehicle is also minimal. Move the vehicle to the side of the road to avoid causing a traffic jam or blocking the road.
- In case the driver of the other vehicle doesn’t wait for the Police or flees away from the scene of the accident, then you must head towards the nearest police station. File a report immediately. If you found not guilty, then you will be supplied with a green piece of paper which you must take to your insurance provider.
2. If your vehicle is damaged while parking in the parking area, then you must call the Police or drive to the nearest police station. If the damage you’ve spotted is significant, you must file a report. After explaining what has happened, the Police will issue you a damage report after you pay AED 50. This receipt must be submitted to the insurance company. However, this must be done as soon as you’ve noticed the damage.
Following Documents are required in their Original form:
- UAE driving license
- Vehicle registration card or Mulkiya
- Insurance papers
How to report an accident in the UAE
- Call the Police at 999 to report the accident. You can also ask for medical services if required.
- Once they arrive, you’ll need to provide all the necessary documents mentioned above.
Note: It is highly recommended to maintain your calm and not start arguing over who is at fault. Let the Police officials take charge. They will talk to each party involved and hear both sides of the story to determine who is at fault.
3. Once all that is done, Police hands over a copy of the accident report to both the parties.
- The one who receives pink document is at fault. The one who receives a green document is not at fault.
4. If your vehicle isn’t in state to be driven, then call a recovery vehicle to tow away the vehicle.
5. After receiving all the paperwork, submit them to your insurance provider.
6. Depending on the colour of the paper you received the Police, you’ll either need to pay for the repairs or claim it from the other party.
- If the paper is green, then you’ll need to send the paperwork to the other driver’s insurance provider, who will have to organise the repairs.
Any other alternatives?
You can also use the Dubai Police app which is available on all mobile devices. It supports many different languages.
