Automobile Incidents
Damage to owned vehicles, other vehicles, property and injury
When you are involved in a motor vehicle incident on University of Alberta business, you must report it and comply with the Traffic Safety Act as well as University of Alberta policies and procedures.
Reporting Requirements
The City of Edmonton police website identifies all the important details regarding collision reporting including how to report if the total damage is over or under $5,000 (university or other property). Their website also offers guidance in handling collisions from establishing if someone is hurt to exchanging information.
If you are involved in a motor vehicle incident on University of Alberta business, you must immediately:
- Report the collision through City of Edmonton Police or the jurisdiction you are in, if not Edmonton. A copy of the police report will be required when reporting the incident to the university.
- Contact your supervisor.
- Report to the University of Alberta Protective Services office.
- Complete an HRHSE ARISE incident report.
- Initiate an insurance claim online including but not limited to injury, property damage, theft or fire.
Incident Checklist
We have created an short checklist to assist travellers involved in a traffic incident
Your Legal Obligations
Failure to remain at the scene of an incident can have very serious implications, no matter what part of the world your incident occurs in. It is important that you are aware of your obligations in the jurisdiction that you are operating a vehicle. For incidents in Canada, you are subject to the Criminal Code of Canada, provincial traffic safety legislation and University of Alberta policies and procedures.
Your Legal Obligations
Failure to remain at the scene of an accident can have very serious implications, no matter what part of the world your accident occurs in. It is important that you are aware of your obligations in the jurisdiction that you are operating a vehicle. For accidents in Canada, you are subject to the Criminal Code of Canada, provincial traffic safety legislation and University of Alberta policies and procedures.