How to draw up a European accident report 2021: download a sample

A traffic accident can turn into a serious technical problem. In serious cases there are casualties. The process of completing the relevant documentation takes a long time. Today, many people see simplified document flow in the “Euro Accident Protocol 2019” procedure - reliable, objective confirmation of what happened to the car. The document is a full replacement for a traffic police certificate.

In what cases should you use the European protocol, and when should you call the traffic police?

Drawing up a European protocol at the scene of an accident is a convenient action, takes little time, and does not require the participation of professional services or consultants. The parties involved have the opportunity to record their positions and sign in confirmation of the reflected facts.

Compilation is not always possible. In some cases, it is impossible to register the fact of an accident without the participation of the traffic police. This includes situations:

1. A road traffic accident is accompanied by injured people. This includes pedestrians, road workers, drivers, passengers, utility workers, and others. The final state of health, how severe the injuries are, and the formulation of diagnoses are not taken into account. The important fact is that a person was injured as a result of the traffic accident in question.
2. The described event occurred with the participation of two cars (no more, no less). The presence of other vehicles is contrary to established rules.
3. Damage resulting from the collision must not be caused to any third party (vehicle). The category of inadmissible includes the property of legal entities and individuals not involved in the accident.
4. Both participants in the accident - vehicles - must have documentary evidence of insurance under MTPL.
5. When drawing up a European protocol, both participants must coordinate their views, prevent conflict as much as possible, and not have insoluble claims against each other.

If the above points are not fulfilled, the situation ceases to be subject to independent registration. Calling the traffic police to investigate the incident is a prerequisite. The fact must be dealt with professionally.

When the situation does not go beyond the agreed conditions, agreement is reached, and all regulated fields begin to be filled in.

Please note: practical assistance to road accident participants who have a “green card” is provided by an employee of the free information center of the Russian Federation (you can contact us by phone +7 (495) 641 27 87.

What is important?

When deciding to document an accident by drawing up a European protocol, you should know: according to the procedure, compensation for damage is provided in an amount not exceeding 50 thousand rubles.

There is a caveat: if the incident occurred on the highways of federal cities or their regions, the amount increases to 400 thousand rubles (the international limit for compulsory motor liability insurance).

The fact of the incident is confirmed by photos, videos, recordings from navigators, and other relevant registration systems. The location of the emergency area is clearly defined and documented.

What should you do after getting into an accident?

The introduction into force in July 2015 on the territory of the Russian Federation of the possibility of registering accidents by drawing up a European protocol made sense to free the roads from unexpected traffic jams;
drivers involved in an accident should move away faster. Delaying time leads to the creation of new emergency situations. The driver involved in an accident with a second car must display a warning triangle and immediately begin negotiations on completing the form. You should definitely find out whether the second participant has an insurance certificate and whether its validity period has been exceeded.

It would be a good idea to carefully examine yourself and the other participant in the accident for physical damage and injuries. Be sure to make sure: are two cars participants in the incident being recorded or are there unnoticed “second parties”?

The entire algorithm of actions of drivers involved in an accident is stipulated by the Traffic Rules and is mandatory.

Many people don't trust this method too much. They prefer to give explanations in person to representatives of the insurance company and the state traffic inspectorate; they are worried about the damage awarded and the possible incorrect identification of the person at fault.

What needs to be done in case of an accident before issuing a European protocol

In the event of an emergency, do the following:

• stop, turn on the hazard lights, put up a warning triangle on the road;
• make sure that there are no injuries, the accident occurred only with two vehicles;
• invite the other party to draw up a European protocol;
• Before issuing a European protocol, check the validity period of MTPL policies.

It is imperative to take photographs of the scene of the incident (photos, videos), capturing nearby road signs, license plates, the nature of the damage and marks on the road from braking. Witness testimony will also be required, so if available, ask for their contact information and written testimony.

Where can I get a European accident report form for 2021?

When a vehicle driver takes out a compulsory motor liability insurance policy, he is given a set of documents confirming the validity. Among them is the first copy of the notification form. The used original form can (you need to do this in advance) be replaced with a new one at the same insurance company.

Today, increasingly, registration of compulsory motor liability insurance is carried out electronically: the relevant necessary data is filled out on certain websites on the Internet.

By choosing this option, the electronic version of the protocol form (pdf format) is downloaded through your personal account on the website, it is easy to print. The action will not take much time and will allow you to produce an unlimited number of printed versions (even in case of accidental damage). Take care in advance: a completed document.

The only drawback of this method is the need to write the text by hand twice (original standard forms have a first sheet made of special paper that has copying ability).

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What is the Europrotocol

The ability to independently, without involving a traffic police inspector, resolve an incident that occurred on the road and file it in order to receive compensation for damage under compulsory motor liability insurance is characterized by such a concept as a European protocol.

When can you file an accident without the traffic police?

To take advantage of the simplified form of the procedure for registering a traffic accident, the following conditions must be unconditionally met:

• Participants are two vehicles. A car with a trailer is regarded as two vehicles and does not meet this condition.
• There were no casualties in the incident and only the vehicle was damaged.
• Both drivers have MTPL insurance or an international auto liability insurance policy “Green Card”.
• At the initial inspection, the insurance limit covers collision damage.
• Mutual agreement of drivers to file an accident according to a simplified scheme.
• The presence of a photo or video camera on one of the participants in order to record the circumstances of the incident.

Filling out the European protocol will become impossible if at least one point is not met.

Where can I get the Europrotocol form?

The company form is issued in one set with the documents when applying for an MTPL policy. If it has been lost or used, you can get it again from your insurer.

When the MTPL agreement is drawn up online, the European protocol form can be printed in your personal account on the insurance company’s website. To do this, you will need to find the notice file for printing in the instructions section and print it on both sides of A4 sheet.

Europrotocol

What does the European protocol form look like?

Three stapled sheets of A4 paper, the first two are a practical repetition of each other. The first page automatically copies what is written onto the second, the third contains instructions for correctly filling out the document.

The rules provide for each driver to fill out the second page of both sheets with his own hand. For ease of recognition, the pages are colored differently: first, instructions – white, blue; the second is white, green. The form does not have state protection marks and is not subject to accurate recording or regulated write-off. Insurance companies have the ability to issue forms unlimitedly.

Where can I get the Europrotocol?

First you need to understand where to get the European protocol? The very concept of “Euro protocol” does not exist. Officially, its name sounds like “notification of an accident.”

The notification form can be obtained in two ways:

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• Moscow ext 152
• St. Petersburg ext 152
• All regions ext 132 (Toll free)

• At an insurance company. When purchasing an insurance policy, the insurance company representative is obliged to issue a notification form to the driver. If it is not there, you need to ask for a copy to be included in the kit. However, not only the branch of the insurance company that issued MTPL or CASCO can provide a European protocol. The driver can ask for the form at any branch if he is involved in an accident nearby.
• Print the form from the Internet. Can be found on the website of any insurance company, the website of the Russian Union of Auto Insurers and other reliable sources. The difference between the printed sample and the one issued by the insurance company is that the insurance company issues a form on carbon paper. This will reduce filling time. There are no other significant differences.

Europrotocol

How to fill out the Europrotocol form?

Europrotocol is an officially approved form authorized for use by order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation No. 155.

How to fill out the European protocol?

Before you start filling out, make sure that you have the necessary pages of the form, take a regular ballpoint pen (fountain pens can smear and do not apply enough pressure to copy what is written onto the second page). Do not fill in with a pencil - it is easily erased.

The question often arises: does each driver have to fill out the form or will it be common for both? Only one form must be completed. It makes no difference which driver provides the original.

On the special fields of the front half of the form, space is allocated for describing the traffic accident. The circumstances, place of the event, date, time of recording, type, and nature of the injuries received must be clearly indicated.

Clause 14 must contain the availability and description of the technical condition of the car after the fact. The description is carried out specifically, clearly, indicating the main and secondary facts. The presentation is concise and literate. A similar approach is required for filling out documents by both affected parties.

The speech of the presentation should not contain common terms; technical breakdowns and damage are described in detail and clearly.

Damage may be hidden. Indications of their presence and origin must be taken into account and reflected.

The quality of filling out paragraph 16 is of great importance. It reflects the circumstances of the incident. It is necessary to create a description of a clear picture of the background of what happened; accompanying conditions; factors contributing to the creation of an emergency situation.

The maneuvers performed by the vehicles, the time, the reasons for the performance, and the presence of limiting circumstances are clearly described.

When describing, you must carefully adhere to the requirements of the “rules of the road.” In some cases, the circumstances described are violations of traffic rules. Often the cause of accidents is their basic ignorance (stopping under a “no stopping” sign).

Point No. 17 – drawing up a detailed diagram of the road section. When composing, you should try to display:

1. roadway markings;
2. display of streets, names, roads;
3. the presence of signs, signs, traffic lights, signs, signboards, and other signs present in the affected area.

The “Notes” paragraph is a place for adding additions, explanations, and definitions. A driver who considers it necessary to express a personal opinion can use the opportunity. Is there not enough space for the driver to express his own thoughts? Take a blank sheet of paper and write on it.

The driver, when presenting information when describing what happened, must be sincere and objective. The signature below certifying the information presented is confirmation of agreement with the information recorded in documents.

Attention, both drivers must endorse their own and someone else’s sheet.

The final decision of the insurance company and the amount of certain damage depend on the quality and completeness of the information presented.

The form must be filled out clearly and carefully, all items must be filled out, without exception, the information must be comprehensive. Items that cannot be filled in should not be left blank. It is allowed to write in them: “No information” or “No comments.” Examples of filling can be found on the relevant websites.

When during the final check you need to correct some points, do not ignore them. Additional information is entered, certified, and signed by both parties. It is better to avoid strikethroughs; information should be presented and recorded in a clear, readable, and correct manner.

If one of the drivers does not agree with the facts stated by the other party or does not consider himself to be at fault for the incident, drawing up a European protocol becomes impossible. The next step corresponds to the procedure for mandatory investigation with the participation of the traffic police.

Examples of accidents

Example 1:

While performing a maneuver near a shopping center, the driver did not calculate the distance and hit a stationary vehicle with his bumper. This case will be classified as an insurance case. You can receive monetary compensation under a compulsory motor liability insurance policy. A standard package of papers is filled out.

Example 2:

The vehicle was left in a parking lot near a residential building or shopping center. Returning some time later, the owner discovered a split bumper and a broken mirror. This situation is subject to compulsory motor liability insurance. The driver can safely contact the insurance company. It is important to complete the notice correctly.

Example 3:

A passerby dropped a heavy metal fence onto the hood of a stationary car, resulting in damage to the paintwork. Regardless of location, the case is not classified as insured. The perpetrator is obliged to compensate for the damage from his own funds. The involvement of the traffic police is not required.

The use of the European protocol simplifies registration. But it is important to prepare for the preparation and interaction with insurance companies. Many try to refuse compensation for damage in accessible ways.

What should be shown on an accident diagram?

Road accident diagram is a section of the description of the place that maximally reflects the clarifying circumstances. The current situation may be affected by unnoticed signs, parking, signs, markings or signs. It’s difficult to describe, but to depict it schematically on paper is clear and expedient.

It is necessary to simultaneously draw the contours of the roadway, indicating the names of streets, house numbers, directions of movement of both cars, and a schematic designation of how the cars were located after the traffic accident.

The information is reflected against the background of the designation of traffic lanes, the direction of traffic, the number of cars, including the background.

Procedure for filling out the Notification of an accident

The obligation to fill out the Notice is stipulated in clause 41 of the OSAGO Rules. Issued upon receipt of the policy. The notice cannot be ignored, otherwise payment of the insurance amount will not be assigned.

The main part of the document, which has two copies of similar information, is signed by both participants in the road accident. The drawn up documents are handed over to two drivers (they have equal legal force). After signing and delivery, it is impossible to make additions or changes.

The second side of the European accident report form 2021 is filled out individually. There is no need to focus on the second participant in the accident. You can fill out the page at home, concentrating as much as possible. It is useful to consult a lawyer and get his answer on the correctness of the information.

A sample of filling out the European protocol can be found on the websites of Ingosstrakh, Reso-Garantiya, RSA, Garant, MAX - companies involved in car insurance.

How to issue a European protocol in case of an accident in 2021?

The notification of an accident, issued by the insurance company in which the MTPL policy is issued, has three sheets:

• instructions for filling out the European protocol;
• forms of participants in road accidents in two copies, the first of which, when filled out, is copied onto the second.

If you download the form online, you will need to fill out two copies by hand.

We list the rules for filling out a European accident report, which are mandatory for receiving insurance payment under the policy:

• when filling out a form with a self-copying side, it is necessary to fill in the fields with a ballpoint pen with sufficient pressure to obtain a clear copy on the second copy;
• fields should be filled out legibly, preferably in printed font;
• It is better to avoid corrections, but if they are present, they must be certified with the signatures of both participants in the accident.

The Europrotocol should be filled out directly at the scene of the accident by both drivers together, since the document is the result of agreements reached and their agreement regarding the circumstances and damage.

We list all the points that need to be entered in the form:

1. Address of the scene of the incident, indicating the city, street and nearest house or street intersection. The address of an accident on a highway outside a populated area will be its name, direction and kilometer.
2. Not only the date of the accident is indicated, but also its exact time.
3. The European protocol is drawn up with the participation of only two vehicles in the accident, therefore the number 2 is put in paragraph 3.
4. If there are injuries or deaths as a result of an accident, it is necessary to involve police officers; the European protocol is provided only in their absence. In paragraph 4, put zeros or dashes.
5. It is not possible to carry out an intoxication examination, so the “No” checkbox is checked.
6. The protocol is filled out independently in the absence of damage to the property of other persons and vehicles, except for the two parties filling out the protocol - the “No” field is checked.
7. If there are witnesses to the accident, their names and contact information are recorded. If there are no witnesses, the corresponding entry is made - “There are no witnesses.”
8. Traffic police officers were not involved in registration, so Fr.

Then the form is divided into three columns, the outer two of which are filled out by each driver. All data can be filled in by one of the participants based on the documents submitted by the second. Motor transport is conventionally divided into A and B for convenience in identifying them on the diagram.

To fill out items 9 to 12, the following documents will be required:

• MTPL insurance policy, which contains information about the vehicle, its owner and the insurance company;
• driver's license who was driving at the time of the accident;
• power of attorney to drive this transport (if available).

Each party must have a valid insurance policy at the time of the accident.

1. The arrow indicates the corresponding type of transport and the place where each participant was hit.
2. The list and nature of the damage received is indicated. The more accurately this item is filled out, the fewer questions the insurance agent will have. Therefore, it is recommended to describe all visible damage in as much detail as possible.
3. If there are any comments, they are indicated in this paragraph and sealed with the signatures of the drivers involved in the accident.
4. The middle column reflects the complete data of the circumstances of the incident and is filled in by the victims individually in accordance with the exact picture of the accident. The total number of marks on each side is indicated in the final square.
5. It is important to construct a schematic drawing of the accident site. Both vehicles must be marked, indicating the corresponding letter, nearby objects, as well as markings, signs and direction of travel. The name of the street or streets is also indicated here if it is an intersection.
6. A point for certification of the protocol by the participants, which certifies that the parties have no disagreements.

If the front side must be filled out by both drivers together, then the back side can be filled out by everyone independently at any other time. It is important to consider the following points:

• In paragraph 1, a mark is placed in the square corresponding to the vehicle indicated on the front side of the Euro protocol;
• Paragraph 2 describes the circumstances of the accident, indicating the actions of previous accidents committed during and after it. At the same time, it is necessary to present it briefly and clearly, without unnecessary details, but as clearly as possible.
• In paragraph 3, a mark is made about who was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident: the owner or another person.
• Points 4 and 5 are crossed out because there are no more than two participants and injured parties.
• Paragraph 6 indicates whether or not it is possible to travel further by vehicle; if the answer is negative, the location is indicated.
• Paragraph 7 indicates additional information or doubts about the accident and its recording.

At the bottom of the page is the signature of the driver who filled out the back of the protocol.

Payment limit under the European protocol

The European Protocol provides for payments to victims of road traffic accidents of a certain size. The maximum amount since August 2014 was 25,000 rubles. Later amendments introduced changes in the amount of payments up to 50,000 rubles. The amount remains limited and is not subject to independent correction by the insurance company. The norm is confirmed by part 4 of article 11.1 of the Federal Law of April 25, 2002.

There is a significant exception. Applies to road accidents registered on the roads of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Leningrad regions. When registering an accident that occurred in the specified territories without the participation of the traffic police, you can count on insured damages of up to 400,000 rubles. Maximum MTPL limit.

What to do if the culprit escaped?

If the driver of a vehicle damaged someone else’s car and left the scene of the accident, the victim must:

• turn on the hazard warning lights, display a triangular sign;
• call the traffic police, draw up an approximate diagram of the incident yourself;
• collect contact details of all witnesses.

Rice. 5 An example of drawing up a diagram of an incident in a parking lot - if the culprit escaped

If there is no culprit, there is no point in contacting the insurance company. But if there is harm to health, you can contact the Russian Union of Insurers. Compensation will be paid. If the culprit is found, compensation will be collected in court. Anyone who fled the scene of an accident is given an administrative punishment: deprivation of rights for one and a half years and administrative arrest for 15 days. It is likely that the insurance company will file a regressive claim in court. The decision in favor of the company, according to judicial practice, is close to 100%.

What to do after completing the European protocol?

The completed, verified protocol must be sent to the insurance company in a timely manner. It is not necessary to appear in person. Corresponding postal services are acceptable.

During the 15 days following the incident, you cannot begin to repair the damaged vehicle. Did a representative of the insurance company want to verify what happened or check the accuracy of the facts presented? The law allows for appropriate actions to be taken within 15 days.

Does the insurance company want to conduct a professional examination of the car? An official request is sent to the address of the participant in the accident. The interested party is obliged to provide the car to the place designated for examination no later than 5 days.

If the owner of the car fails to comply with the conditions, the insurance company has the right to apply the indicated sanctions and issue a refusal to pay.

Where to take it, what to do after filling out the Europrotocol

After the notification form is filled out correctly, all you have to do is take a few high-quality photographs. You should photograph the cars from four sides, at an angle of 45 degrees. Also take photographs of the damage received.

Separately, photographs are taken that show:

• number plates;
• an identification number.

As for the VIN number, but in domestic cars it is usually engraved under the hood. In a foreign-made car it can be under the hood, glass, wheel, seat or trunk mat. Exact information can be found in the warranty book. The main thing is to take a photo of the engraved code, and not the inscription on the sticker.

After fixing, you should visit the office of the insurance company.

Rice. 6 What to do in case of an accident?

Do I need to go to the traffic police?

Since the insured event was recorded independently, there is no need to contact the traffic police. This is relevant if you need to obtain an official report drawn up by a traffic police officer at the scene of the accident.

In this case, the protocol is given only if there is a written request from the insurer, one time.

Is it possible for the person responsible for the accident to further challenge the Notice that he signed earlier?

It happens that during an accident a person gets nervous, tries to concentrate, remembers, analyzes, missing important, significant nuances.

While filling out the protocol, he thinks about how logical and correct the presentation of the circumstances of the incident is. May make mistakes when describing details, forget to indicate important points. Anxiety is a bad helper.

When morale stabilizes, a person may remember additional facts and want to adjust the protocol.

After time has elapsed, one of the drivers may decide that pressure was put on him, as a result of which he signed the wrong document.

Is there a need to challenge what is recorded in the protocol and signed by both parties? The “rules of the road” do not contain a clear explanation. In practice, the infrequent application of the Europrotocol practice on the roads did not allow us to accumulate the necessary experience. But a clear negative answer cannot be given either. Defending personal interests is the legal right of residents of the Russian Federation.

Sample of filling out the European protocol

The accident notification form must be filled out on both sides. On the front side, drivers fill out the required information about the location of the car collision, the time and date of the accident. A prerequisite for the adoption of the European protocol is that the number of participating cars is no more than two. Therefore, paragraph 3 should not contain a number greater than 2.

The following columns also record compliance with the requirements that allow you to register an accident without traffic police officers. Namely, the absence of casualties, i.e. in column 4 you need to put dashes, and no material damage to other cars and property (column 6). In paragraph 5, drivers select the answer “no”, since when filling out the form on their own, there is no one to conduct an alcohol intoxication examination.

In paragraph 7, drivers can indicate witnesses to the accident. Further information is filled in by each driver personally. If one participant in a collision asks the other to fill in their details, this may result in a refusal of compensation from the insurance company.

On the sample you can see a diagram of the accident. It is drawn purely visually. On the reverse side, drivers fill out brief explanations and check the remaining questions. After which they confirm the authenticity of their words with a personal signature.

Of course, you won’t be able to avoid all unpleasant situations on the road. Sometimes even drivers with extensive experience find themselves in ridiculous situations. However, anyone can correctly fill out an accident notification form by following the tips given above. Print out a sample of filling out the European protocol and put it in your glove compartment. Forethought will help you avoid mistakes and save time.

Question answer

The practice of using the Europrotocol on Russian roads is small. Motorists are not inclined to trust absentee registration of cases regarding road accidents, and they question the correctness of the insurance company’s decisions. Two participants in an accident rarely have the same opinion regarding the causes and factors of the accident. They evaluate the incident differently and determine the driver’s guilt. The corresponding section of the work of insurance companies reviewing European protocols contains many questions. The most typical are the following.

If your car is stopped after an accident, what should you show to the police? Why are witnesses needed?

A car after an accident is an unpleasant sight. Any traffic cop will stop you and inquire about the cause of the condition. Did the stop occur immediately after the accident? The driver has a European protocol with the signatures of the second party. The completed document must be presented to the inspector.

Has the protocol already been sent to the insurance company? Is it difficult to confirm a fact with reliable documents? It is useful to make a photocopy of the document and certify it in accordance with the established procedure. You will have to drive without repairs for the next two weeks. You should definitely take a photocopy of the protocol with you and present the document to the relevant structures.

Are certain circumstances preventing you from reaching an agreement with the driver or the other participant in the incident? It was not possible to draw up the European protocol, the approving signature was not received? How can I confirm to a traffic police representative that an accident has occurred? The way out of the situation is the testimony of witnesses who signed witness statements. To be sure, Rosgosstrakh recommends exchanging telephone numbers with witnesses and staying in touch with them for a while.

Is there anything more that can be done to ensure that future proceedings do not cause any difficulties?

To confirm the events that occurred, it is advisable to use photos, videos, and take testimony from witnesses (written or recorded on a phone voice recorder). You can try to take measurements on the road (braking distance or other details), they will also be useful.

Today, web cameras are installed on many sections of the road. It is useful to find out if there are any on the affected section of the road. If we can take testimony from them, it will be excellent confirmation of what happened.

Should I take pictures of what happened? If yes, how should this be done?

A photograph can play a decisive role in determining the sum insured. This is especially true for cases that are formalized using European protocols. You should choose angles for photographs as revealing as possible, do not stop at one or two photos, but take them from different points of view, at different scales.

Is it possible to submit a notice to the insurance company in which there are contradictions between the information about the accident provided by the participants?

A protocol with conflicting driver performance will not be accepted for consideration. One of the mandatory components of the “Rules for the preparation of European protocols” is the mutual agreement of two drivers regarding the stated circumstances of the traffic accident. Their consent is confirmed by personal signatures on both pages.

What to do when people have suffered damage to their health in an accident?

If at least one of the participants in the accident was physically injured, his health was harmed (even to a minor degree), drawing up a European protocol is not an acceptable option. Such situations are subject to consideration by traffic police officers. The driver’s step-by-step tactics are then as follows:

• stop, turn on the emergency stop signal;
• provide first aid, call an ambulance;
• call the traffic police inspector and clearly report the location of the accident;
• do not move from the place, do not erase any recordings from the video recorder until the police arrive.

If there are witnesses at the scene of the incident, ask them not to leave until the traffic police arrive or give written testimony indicating their passport details plus contact numbers.

Is it possible to use the Europrotocol if more than 2 vehicles are involved in an accident?

According to the law, such European protocols will not be accepted for consideration by insurance companies. These are mandatory requirements stipulated by regulatory documents.

Is it possible to issue a “Europrotocol” if one of the vehicles is not registered in our country?

The place of registration of the car does not matter for resolving issues regarding insurance payment. It is important that the motorist of a foreign vehicle has a compulsory motor liability insurance policy or a Green Card. With their presence, the regulations for completing the European protocol are no different than with the participation of two domestic cars. Insurance companies do not have the right to refuse such cases.

European protocol for non-contact road accidents

A non-contact accident is a situation typical of modern roads. When the result of an obstacle created by one of the cars is an accident for the second, this is the term they express.

In this case, there is no question of drawing up a European protocol. It is necessary to invite a traffic police officer who will immediately begin a trace examination. The work represents a whole complex of activities in which the circumstances of the accident, the conditions contributing to it, and the degree of guilt of each of the participants are clarified. The immediate objectives of a correct traceological examination are:

• recognition of objects by their traces;
• thorough inspection, determining the degree of damage to vehicles on the road;
• inspection of the scene of a traffic accident, linking the discovered facts to one or another means (broken glass, broken parts, scattered mechanisms, etc.).

Registration of the Euro protocol for CASCO

The CASCO insurance system does not provide for the registration of an accident by drawing up a European protocol. If the driver of the car involved in an accident has a CASCO insurance policy, calling a traffic police officer is mandatory. Upon arrival, he must carry out the necessary recording of the case and complete all the necessary documents.

Is an emergency commissioner required when registering the Europrotocol?

The law does not provide for the mandatory presence of an emergency commissioner in case of an accident with the registration of a European protocol. But at the request of one or both parties, this is not prohibited.

The form was filled out, photographs were taken, and the witnesses' telephone numbers were received. What to do next?

When the 2021 European Protocol form is filled out, you need to analyze how fully the facts confirming what happened have been collected. It's time to take as many necessary photographs and videos as possible, measure braking distances, identify the witnesses present, and collect their coordinates.

When the entire set of facts has been collected, the necessary documents have been filled out, the main task is to inform the insurance company. According to the new law, this is given 5 days, but you can contact the insurance agent in advance, consult what additional data may be needed, and whether an additional examination will be carried out.

Europrotocol is a modern way of resolving issues of insurance payment for road accidents without the participation of traffic police officers. It is efficient, effective and convenient. In such a situation, the driver does not have time to get his bearings and offer to register it. For traffic police officers, this is not a very desirable option: they do not draw up a protocol, do not punish the culprit, and do not participate in eliminating violations in the organization of traffic. However, practice is provided. It can be used successfully if necessary, especially on congested roads.

How to report a parking accident?

How to fill out the Europrotocol correctly? There are certain conditions according to Art. 11.1 No. 40-FZ, in which participants in an accident have the right to independently issue a notification in the event of an accident:

• no casualties;
• only material damage was caused to the victim’s property;
• no more than two participants in the accident;
• every car owner has a valid MTPL policy;
• absence of disputes and disagreements between participants in the accident;
• the amount of damage does not exceed 100,000 rubles (find out more about the features of payments under the Euro Protocol in case of an accident here).

If at least one of the conditions listed is not met, then it is necessary to call traffic police officers to the scene of the incident. Find out more about the nuances of filing a notification about an accident without traffic police officers here.

Rules for filling out the Europrotocol form:

• Until the document is fully completed and signed by all participants, vehicles cannot be moved from the collision site.
• Take photographs or videotapes of the consequences of the accident.
• You need to fill out the form with a regular blue ballpoint pen.
• The form must be filled out on each side and in two copies.
• All data must be entered in accordance with the columns. It is necessary to correctly fill out the fields with the collision diagram, vehicle license plates and their brands, and accurately enter the details of the driver’s license and vehicle registration certificate.
• In the line “Other participants” there is a dash.
• You must check the appropriate box next to the word “Yes” or “No” in the section with the question: can the car move on its own.
• In the note, indicate the name of the equipment used to take photos or videos of the accident scene.
• The protocols of the culprit and the victim must be completely identical. This also applies to signatures, date and time of filling.

In order for the Europrotocol to be accepted by the insurance company, all lines of the form must be filled out correctly (what to do if the form is damaged?).

Check out a sample of how to draw up a European protocol for an accident in a parking lot:

To do this, you will need the following documents from all participants in the accident:

• identity documents (passports);
• driver's licenses;
• current MTPL insurance policies;
• PTS or STS for a car.

After the documents for the accident have been completed, you need to record the incident at the nearest traffic police department and submit the Euro Protocol form to the insurance company within 5 working days in accordance with clause 10 of Article 12 No. 40-FZ.

Find out more about what documents are needed for the insurance company after an accident under the European Protocol here, and this article talks about the deadline for submitting documents to the insurance company, what will happen if participants miss the validity period of the paper.