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Traffic Accidents in the Australian Capital Territory

The main laws that deal with traffic accidents in the Australian Capital Territory are the Road Transport (Safety & Traffic Management) Act 1999 (the Act) the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2000 and the Australian Road Rules. The Act defines a traffic accident as including not only a collision or accident between vehicles, but also one that is between a vehicle and an animal in which a person dies or is injured, property is damaged, or an animal in someone’s care is injured or dies.

All drivers involved in a traffic accident are required to stop immediately and stay for as long as it takes for them to comply with all of their obligations.

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Michelle Makela

Michelle Makela is a Legal Practice Director at Go To Court Lawyers. She holds a Juris Doctor, a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and a Master of Criminology. She was admitted to practice in 2006. Michelle has over 15 years experience in the legal industry, working across commercial litigation, criminal law, family law and estate planning.