What Is In My Virginia Accident Report?
Your Virginia Crash Report Explained
Seeing your accident report for the first time can be overwhelming. There is a significant amount of information presented using numeric codes and abbreviations. This report can be challenging to decipher for the everyday driver. That is why we have broken down each section of your report to help you better understand its contents and the claims process.
The first page of the report is divided into four sections. The top section includes all information regarding the crash, such as:
- Date
- Time
- Location
The second and third sections include all driver and passenger information, including the drivers’ names and addresses, the vehicle information (make, model, year, color, etc.), and the passengers’ contact information.
The second page is divided into two sections. The section on the left-hand side of the page contains all of the driver’s information, including:
- The driver’s actions
- Potential defects (vision, hearing, etc.)
- Potential factors which may have obscured their vision
- Potential distractions (exhaustion, drug use, alcohol use, etc.)
The section on the right-hand side of the page includes all of the vehicle’s information, including its maneuver, damage, condition, body type, and skidding time.
The third page of the report is where the officer will indicate which conditions were present at the time of the accident. These conditions include:
- Weather conditions
- Light conditions
- Roadway surface conditions
- Intersection type
- Roadway description
- Roadway defects
Common Questions About the Virginia Traffic Crash Report
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