What is the best way to get the number of the local police after an accident?

[user9430961]

Originally Posted by olofliddin

When to call the police after an auto accident

Having an officer at the scene of the accident will expedite the exchange of information between all parties involved. No matter who is at fault, in Massachusetts and New Hampshire you are required by law to call the police to a scene of an accident when the following occurs.

When there is personal injury: You should call the police immediately for medical assistance if anyone is injured at the scene of an auto accident. The dispatcher will also notify the police, and the officer at the scene of the accident will file the police report. (Be sure that you get a copy for your insurance claim.)
When damages exceed $1,000: It doesn't take much of an impact to create $1,000 worth of damage, especially if newer models are involved.

Thank you, Olofliddin.

[citizensadvocate]

Originally Posted by user9430961

Thank you Petrovich, Honobob, and Citizensadvocate. I greatly appreciate your advice and help. Thanks so very much.

Your welcome,

I am glad you are considerate on the use of 911 system. Its more of a moral issue as the 911 system these days are increasingly overwhelmed that people who are really dying, in which minutes count, are being put on hold. Obviously its ethical to not have those real emergency calls wait on a call of asking police to settle an uncertainty on a party's liability or fault following a minor collision with no injuries or hazardous condition left behind.
Therefore its a good idea to keep those numbers I listed file in the event if needed. In the event that address is not in LA proper these people would promptly direct you to the proper channels to reach them.

[RoaminRebel]

Originally Posted by citizensadvocate

Your welcome,

I am glad you are considerate on the use of 911 system. Its more of a moral issue as the 911 system these days are increasingly overwhelmed that people who are really dying, in which minutes count, are being put on hold. Obviously its ethical to not have those real emergency calls wait on a call of asking police to settle an uncertainty on a party's liability or fault following a minor collision with no injuries or hazardous condition left behind.
Therefore its a good idea to keep those numbers I listed file in the event if needed. In the event that address is not in LA proper these people would promptly direct you to the proper channels to reach them.

I was in an accident on the 405 years ago and did call 911, it was busy and couldn't get through. CHP did show up though and they were highly professional but explained they were understaffed. I was glad they showed up though, because this was before smart phones and I had no way to call the locals. Not to mention on the freeway it was hard to tell which locality you were actually in sometimes.

[RoaminRebel]

Originally Posted by Petrovich

- Indecent on freeway (and streets too) its emergency and you might get killed if you stopped on freeway, no time to guess and google etc.

If I got indecent on the freeway, people might go blind..