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How to determine a traffic accident

2025-10-02 13:49:30 car

How to determine a traffic accident

The identification of traffic accidents is a key link in the division of responsibilities for traffic accidents, involving many aspects such as laws and regulations, on-site evidence, and responsibility determination. In recent years, traffic accidents have occurred frequently, and how to scientifically and impartially determine the responsibility for accidents has become a hot topic of social concern. This article will analyze it from three aspects: the basic process of traffic accident identification, common responsibility classification standards, and recent hot cases.

1. Basic process for identifying traffic accidents

How to determine a traffic accident

Traffic accident identification usually includes the following steps:

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1. Alarm and on-site protectionAfter an accident, the parties should immediately call the police and protect the scene to avoid the loss of evidence.
2. Traffic police investigationAfter the traffic police arrive at the scene, they will investigate the accident site and record the vehicle location, traces, etc.
3. Evidence collectionIncluding surveillance video, driving recorder, witness testimony, vehicle damage, etc.
4. Responsibility determinationTraffic police divide their responsibilities according to the "Road Traffic Safety Law" based on the investigation results.
5. Issuing a certification letterThe traffic police department issued a "Traffic Accident Responsibility Certification" to clarify the responsibilities of all parties.

2. Common responsibilities classification standards

Traffic accident liability is usually divided into total responsibility, main responsibility, equal responsibility and secondary responsibility. The following are the criteria for calculating liability for several common types of accidents:

Type of accidentResponsibility division
Rear-finishing accidentThe rear vehicle is usually fully responsible unless the vehicle in front has acts such as sudden brakes or reverse.
Road change accidentA lane-changing vehicle is usually responsible for primary or full responsibility if it does not allow direct vehicles to travel.
Red light accidentThe party who runs a red light is fully responsible unless the other party has the fault of speeding or other speeding.
No signal light intersection accidentVehicles that do not get in the right side are usually primarily responsible.

3. Recent hot case analysis

The following are hot traffic accident cases that have been paid attention to across the Internet in the past 10 days:

timeeventResponsibility determination
November 5, 2023A series of rear-end cars on a highway in a certain cityThe first car is responsible for the sudden brake, and the rear car is responsible for the main responsibility for the failure to maintain a safe distance.
2023 1118Electric car hit after running a red lightThe electric vehicle driver is fully responsible, and the motor vehicle is not responsible.
November 20, 2023Internet celebrity anchor drives a car accident live broadcastThe anchor is fully responsible for driving distractedly and faces criminal punishment.

4. How to avoid traffic accident liability disputes

1.Install the driving recorder:The dash cam is the key evidence to prove the responsibility for the accident and it is recommended that all vehicles be installed.

2.Comply with traffic rules:Do not run red lights, speed or drive drunk, and fundamentally reduce the risk of accidents.

3.Call the police in time:Regardless of the size of the accident, you should call the police to file to avoid regretting after private negotiation.

4.Retain evidence:Including on-site photos, videos, medical records, etc., for subsequent responsibility determination.

5.Understand the terms of insurance:Clarify the coverage of insurance you purchased and avoid claims disputes.

Conclusion

Traffic accident identification is a complex process involving multiple factors. By understanding the recognition process, responsibility classification standards and hot cases, we can better protect our rights and interests. At the same time, abiding by traffic rules and raising safety awareness are the fundamental ways to prevent traffic accidents.

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