Be a Good Samaritan

Helping a road crash victim is a moral duty and a responsibility. As a Good Samaritan, you can save lives and contribute to safer roads in Bareilly. The law protects those who assist accident victims. Here's how you can help:

Your Role as a Good Samaritan

• Always help an injured person at the site of a road crash. Ensure they receive medical attention as quickly as possible by taking them to the nearest hospital or calling for emergency assistance.
• Stay calm and composed, and avoid moving the injured unnecessarily unless required for their safety.
• Provide clear and accurate information to the authorities if needed.

Legal Protections for Good Samaritans

Under the Good Samaritan Law, enacted by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), those who help accident victims are safeguarded:

• You are not obligated to reveal personal information unless you choose to.
• You are protected from civil and criminal liability for providing emergency assistance.
• Hospitals cannot demand payment from you for treating the accident victim.

Judgement of the Hon'ble Supreme Court

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in Pt. Parmanand Katara vs. Union of India (AIR 1989 SC 2039), emphasized:

“Every injured citizen brought for medical treatment should instantaneously be given medical aid to preserve life, and thereafter the procedural criminal law should operate. No legal impediment prevents doctors from promptly attending to accident victims.”

Key Sections from the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

• Section 134: Duty of the driver or person in charge of the vehicle to provide medical attention to the injured.
• Section 187: Failure to comply with these responsibilities can result in imprisonment and fines.

Emergency Contact Information for Bareilly

In case of emergencies, call 108 for medical assistance or reach out to Bareilly Traffic Police helpline at +91-05812565758 .