What should I do after a car accident in Norway?
Emergency numbers, duties at the scene, reports and rental cars.
Short answer
After a road accident in Norway, stop at once, put on a reflective vest, set out a warning triangle and call 113 if anyone is injured. Call the police on 112 in an emergency or 02800 if it is not urgent. Swap names, addresses and registration numbers, take photos and report the damage to the insurer or rental company.
Why
- Statens vegvesen says anyone involved must stop immediately, regardless of fault, and anyone first at the scene of an accident has a duty to help.
- Visit Norway notes that every vehicle must carry at least one high-visibility vest, a warning triangle and third-party insurance.
- NAF says those involved must give their name, address and the vehicle's registration number, and advises noting the names and phone numbers of witnesses.
Details
Move the vehicles only if it is safe, help injured people as far as you can and do not leave before the police arrive if they have been called. Afterwards, fill in an accident report (skademelding) and send it to the insurance company. Emergency telephones are found in tunnels and on mountain stretches.
Tip
When you collect a rental car, find the emergency number in the rental papers and save it in your phone before you drive off.
What may differ
For a breakdown rather than an accident, Visit Norway lists the 24-hour roadside services NAF (+47 23 21 31 00), Falck (02 222) and Viking (06 000). In a rental car, the rental company's terms decide how damage is handled, so contact it as soon as everyone is safe.
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Sources
- Statens vegvesen: First at the scene of an accidentChecked at:
- NAF: What to do after a traffic accidentChecked at:
- Visit Norway: Getting around by carChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Statens vegvesen before you travel.
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