If we witness an accident, are we obliged to stop?
A)Yes, to provide assistance.Correct
B)Yes, but only if the accident victims request it.
C)No, if we are not involved in the accident.
Any person who witnesses, comes across or is involved in an accident is obliged to provide assistance, when necessary and provided there is no risk to themselves or to third parties.
Failure to do so will incur an offence of failure to render assistance as defined by the criminal code. Likewise, persons who, being unable to provide assistance, do not urgently request the help of other persons.
Failure to do so will incur an offence of failure to render assistance as defined by the criminal code. Likewise, persons who, being unable to provide assistance, do not urgently request the help of other persons.