What To Do If You Get Into A Fender-Bender In Atlanta

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Atlanta Police Department has said that it will no longer respond to non-injury car crashes in the city. So, if you get into a fender-bender you may be wondering what you should do.

This article is going to tell you how you can protect yourself when you’re involved in a non-injury car crash in Atlanta.

APD posted about the change in procedure in July 2020, saying “The City of Atlanta Police Department will not be dispatched to the scene of non-injury automobile accidents.”

What To Do If You’re In A Non-Injury Car Accident In Atlanta

If you are in an accident with no injuries, complete the SR-13 form found here: https://sr13-form-georgia.com.

The form is a Personal Accident Report, known by police as an SR-13 Form. When compiling the information, here’s what you need:

  1. Visually inspect the cars from a safe distance: Examine both vehicles for damage and be mindful of the possibility of explosion.
  2. Wait for ambulance officers or first responders. The participants have to exchange personal and contact details, insurance and driver’s license numbers.
  3. Complete SR 13 form: You’ll need the form to provide the information  to the insurance company. Additionally, the information documented on the SR-13 form about the broken vehicle will help an auto mechanic to repair it faster.
Remember, if anyone in the vehicles complains of pain or seems to be injured, call 911.

. If no one is injured, access the Atlanta 311 website; on your phone. Once you’re there, type “accident” in the search field and click on “APD – Non-Injury Automobile Accidents In The City Of Atlanta”.

APD says it made the change “to protect the health and safety of our staff and customers, and to help mitigate the the impact of COVID-19.”

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