What if I do not understand the Police?
You should try and explain that you need an interpreter. However, most Police are very helpful in dealing with visitors and may be able to make themselves understood. However, in countries outside the European Union, you should be aware that the Police can be responsible for deciding fault at the scene of the accident. In some countries drivers may be arrested and their vehicles impounded, when the accident is serious, to allow time for fault to be determined.
This page was last updated on
09 October 2007