Know what to do in case of accident on, off post

Courtesy Photo | USAG Wiesbaden community members who get into traffic accidents off post, should report it to the Polizei by calling 110 immediately.  

WIESBADEN, HESSEN, GERMANY

11.22.2019

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden   

WIESBADEN, Germany -- The U.S. Army Garrison Provost Marshal Office requires reporting of on- and off-post accidents. Here’s what drivers need to know:

Off-post accidents

USAG Wiesbaden community members who get into traffic accidents off post, should be aware they need to report all accidents to the Polizei by calling 110 immediately. Based on the circumstances of the accident, the Polizei may or may not respond, but they will inform callers at the time of the call. If the Polizei do not respond to the scene, the drivers may move their vehicles. The military police will not respond to accidents off post unless the Polizei request their assistance.

“There are very few language barriers to calling 110,” said Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Kirkey, with the Directorate of Emergency Services. “However, if you run into trouble, you may call the Military Police Desk at [phone]-7777/7778, and we can assist with relaying information on your behalf to the German police.”

Drivers involved in an accident off post can use Army in Europe Form 190-1Y to collect the pertinent information at the accident to file a traffic accident report. DES recommends all drivers keep AEF 190-1Y in their glove box with their vehicle registration. Drivers should also take photos of the accident and all vehicle or property damage. Report the accident to the MPs within 72 hours at Bldg. 1001 on Clay Kaserne. This traffic accident report can be used for insurance claims.

This is for off-installation privately owned vehicles with minor damage, meaning vehicles can be safely driven away from the accident, and nobody was injured. For more information, contact the Military Police Desk, or the USAG Wiesbaden Provost Marshal Office, Law Enforcement Branch, at [phone]-7003 or [phone]-7005.

On-post accidents

Army in Europe Regulation 190-1 requires that all on-installation privately owned vehicle traffic accidents be reported immediately to the Military Police Desk at [phone]-7777/7778. If an accident occurs on any USAG Wiesbaden installation, the military police will respond and take the initial report. Drivers should not move their vehicles, unless it causes an endangerment to, or completely blocks, other traffic, until the military police arrive, investigate, and release all individuals involved.

• Date Taken: 11.22.2019
• Date Posted: 11.22.2019 04:47
• Story ID: 352940
• Location: WIESBADEN, HESSEN, DE