Under S170(2) RTA 1988, what must the driver do after an accident if asked by someone with reasonable grounds?

• A. Stop and report to the police within 24 hours.
• B. Stop and provide details only to a police officer.
• C. Stop and provide details to the vehicle owner only.
• D. Stop and provide details to any person having reasonable grounds for requiring them.

Answer: (D)

When involved in a road traffic collision, you must stop and exchange information with anyone who has reasonable grounds for requiring it. This is the requirement set out in Section 170(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The driver must give their name and address (and related details such as the vehicle’s registration) to that person. This ensures those involved or affected can identify who is responsible and contact them or their insurer if needed.

The other options don’t fit this scenario. The duty to report to the police exists in other circumstances, and it isn’t about providing details on request to a person with reasonable grounds, nor is it limited to the vehicle owner or to police officers at the scene. Therefore, providing details to any person having reasonable grounds is the correct obligation.