13 Questions
Under what circumstances may police be requested to attend a collision?
If the collision is blocking a Fire/EMS Station entrance
What is the next step for vehicles that are not drivable due to extensive damage?
They are towed to a Collision Reporting Centre
Under what conditions can TFS depart from a collision scene without waiting for Police to arrive?
If the scene has been stabilized and there is no imminent risk to public safety
What is the operating schedule of the Collision Reporting Centres in Toronto?
Open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
What is the final destination for vehicles that have been inspected at a Collision Reporting Centre?
A repair facility
What happens if a collision involves a pedestrian, cyclist, or wheeled device?
Police will attend the collision.
What should a driver do if they are involved in a collision that does not require police attendance?
Attend a Collision Reporting Centre.
What is a requirement for police attendance at a collision?
Involvement of a Federal vehicle.
What happens if a driver refuses to attend a Collision Reporting Centre?
The TFS Officer calls the Police to attend.
What is an example of a situation where police attendance is required?
A collision involving a pedestrian.
What should a TFS Officer do if a driver refuses to attend a Collision Reporting Centre?
Request the Police to attend.
What is required for police attendance at a collision involving a TTC vehicle?
The TTC vehicle must be damaged.
What happens if a collision occurs between 2300 and 0600 hours and any vehicle is not drivable?
Police will attend the collision.
Study Notes
Police Attendance
- Police will attend collisions involving injury, death, suspected criminal activity, suspected drug/alcohol consumption, or other specified circumstances.
- Police will also attend collisions involving TTC vehicles, federal/provincial/municipal vehicles, vehicles without insurance, and collisions with private/municipal property.
Collisions Requiring Police Attendance
- Injuries requiring hospitalization
- Death
- Suspected criminal activity
- Suspected drug/alcohol consumption
- TTC vehicles with reportable damage
- Federal/provincial/municipal vehicles
- Vehicles without insurance
- Collisions with private/municipal property
- Damage from a police pursuit
- Fail to remain collisions with suspect in proximity
- Lack of cooperation between parties
- Collisions involving dangerous goods
- Long Combination Vehicles (LCVs)
- Collisions between 2300 and 0600 hours where vehicles are not drivable
- Pedestrian, cyclist, and wheeled device collisions
Collision Reporting Centres (CRCs)
- Drivers should attend a CRC for incidents not requiring police attendance
- TFS officers may request police attendance if a driver refuses to attend a CRC
- Police may attend if a collision is interfering with emergency operations
- Towed vehicles must go directly to a CRC, and then may be towed to a repair facility after inspection
CRC Locations and Hours
- North District: 113 Toryork Dr., 416-808-3960, open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- East District: 39 Howden Rd., 416-808-4960, open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This quiz covers the guidelines for police attendance at collision scenes, including circumstances that require police presence. Test your knowledge of when police should attend collisions.
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