The traffic accident report form that car drivers receive with their CMTPLI policies will now include a QR code. This code will link to the Public Services Portal, detailing the procedure for reporting a traffic accident using the European Accident Statement without involving the traffic police. It also offers users an option to download a mobile application for this purpose.
With this service, drivers will be able to report a traffic accident and apply for compensation without visiting an insurance company. This change in the accident report form is part of the updated CMTPLI rules, effective from October 1, 2024.
The European Accident Statement is highly demanded among car drivers. According to the Bank of Russia, 50,000–100,000 traffic accidents are reported monthly without involving the traffic police.
For driver convenience, the new CMTPLI rules have been supplemented with information on how to buy an insurance policy and act upon an insured event. This includes a list of mandatory documents, procedures for settling traffic accidents, and other important information. Insurers will provide clients with this document when signing the contract as it is currently done.
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