SOS Carretera — Collision & Breakdown Checklist (112 / 911)
Step-by-step roadside safety protocol: hazard lights, high-visibility vest, warning triangle distance, emergency numbers, and accident documentation.
| European Union & UK | 112 (Universal European Emergency Number) / 999 (UK) |
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| United States & Canada | 911 (Police, Fire, EMS) |
| Warning Triangle Placement | 30 m (100 ft) on standard roads · 100 m (330 ft) on highways/autobahns |
Emergency Protocol 112 (EU/UK/INTL) · 911 (US/CA) · 000 (AU)
Secure the Scene & Call 112 / 911 if Anyone Is Injured
Switch on hazard warning lights immediately, put on high-visibility vests before exiting onto the roadway, and move passengers behind the highway guardrail.
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1. Hazard Lights, High-Vis Vest & Warning Triangle
Place the reflective warning triangle at least 30 m (100 ft) behind the vehicle on city/rural roads and 100–150 m on motorways.
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2. Call 112 (Europe/International) or 911 (North America)
Report the highway marker or GPS location, number of vehicles involved, any injuries, and any fuel leak or electric/hybrid battery smoke.
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3. Document Positions, VINs & European Accident Statement
Photograph all four corners of the scene, license plates, 17-character windshield VINs, insurance policy numbers, and complete the joint accident report.