
Province announces change to reporting damages caused by collisions
EDMONTON, AB – The provincial government has announced a change in reporting damages caused by a vehicle collision.
Starting on January 1, 2024, drivers will not have to report property damage from a collision to law enforcement unless the cost of that damage is over $5,000.
The new $5,000 threshold was chosen to reduce reporting minor collisions, while also making it challenging for fraudulent resales of damaged vehicles.
Officials said the change is expected to free up law enforcement. With the change, police officers and administrative staff can spend more time focusing on public safety than using resources to process collision reports.