{"id":33939,"date":"2022-07-18T17:51:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T09:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/?p=33939"},"modified":"2025-10-29T18:31:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:31:21","slug":"what-happens-if-you-dont-lodge-a-police-report-in-24-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-happens-if-you-dont-lodge-a-police-report-in-24-hours","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Don&#8217;t Lodge A Police Report In 24 Hours?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On your way going back home, you participate in a car accident. You accidentally run into a car from behind at a traffic light. As a result, you are badly injured. The question is, can you delay lodging a police report to receive medical treatment? Read on as we explain more in detail regarding the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents =<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d89b299d9ff\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-happens-if-you-dont-lodge-a-police-report-in-24-hours\/#What_are_the_penalties\" title=\"What are the penalties?\">What are the penalties?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-happens-if-you-dont-lodge-a-police-report-in-24-hours\/#What_happens_if_you_do_not_make_a_police_report\" title=\"What happens if you do not make a police report?\">What happens if you do not make a police report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-happens-if-you-dont-lodge-a-police-report-in-24-hours\/#Steps_you_need_to_take_after_a_car_accident\" title=\"Steps you need to take after a car accident\">Steps you need to take after a car accident<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_limit_for_a_police_report_after_an_accident\"><\/span>Time limit for a police report after an accident<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"33945\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-happens-if-you-dont-lodge-a-police-report-in-24-hours\/attachment\/photo_6235491180724989911_y\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6235491180724989911_y.jpeg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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class=\"wp-image-33945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6235491180724989911_y.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6235491180724989911_y.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6235491180724989911_y.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6235491180724989911_y.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6235491180724989911_y.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How long can you delay a police report? Let us refer to the law stating our duty to report in case of accidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 52(2) of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbi.gov.my\/sites\/default\/files\/road_transport_act_1987.pdf\">Road Transport Act 1987<\/a>&nbsp;(RTA) stated that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;In the case of any such accident as aforesaid the driver of such motor vehicle and, if there is more than one motor vehicle, the driver of each such motor vehicle shall report the accident at the nearest police station as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within twenty-four hours of such occurrence.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The \u201caccident\u201d emphasises an accident or occurrence whereby&nbsp;<strong>damage or injury is caused to any person, property, vehicle, structure, or animal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_penalties\"><\/span>What are the penalties?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First conviction &#8211; a fine up to RM2,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months<\/li><li>Subsequent conviction &#8211; a fine up to a maximum of RM4,000 or\/and imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You have 24 hours (from the time of the accident) to make the report. You are liable for a penalty if you fail to lodge a police report <strong>without a lawful excuse<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the police will not penalize you for making a late report if you have a lawful excuse as to why you might not be able to do so on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An exemption is given for a valid reason that can be supported by an official medical report. Examples are such as being hospitalised or receiving treatment for your injuries).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_do_not_make_a_police_report\"><\/span>What happens if you do not make a police report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please ensure to still lodge police after participating in a car accident for safety. You must still go to the&nbsp;police&nbsp;station and notify your insurer even&nbsp;if you are not&nbsp;at fault in a motor vehicle&nbsp;accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A police report will protect you against unexpected <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance-claims-in-malaysia\/#Third_Party_claim\">third-party claims<\/a> or injury claims. Usually, the investigating officer will rule in favor of the one who makes a report because the other party is most often at fault and trying to avoid the summon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not have been responsible for the collision. However, the other driver could file a claim while you fail to do so. Without sufficient evidence, it looks more suspicious on your end. You could end up bearing the blame when you could have got off scot-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, your insurer may reject your claim if you <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/why-your-car-insurance-claim-might-get-rejected\/#No_or_delayed_police_report\">fail to submit a police report<\/a> or if the report is made 24 hours after the accident.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_you_need_to_take_after_a_car_accident\"><\/span>Steps you need to take after a car accident<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance-claim-dos-donts-after-a-car-accident\/?fbclid=IwAR1wZpw0NHiW0xxM5ieNZufH2VL6-NmxIvI04FQq_5XF__Fwk3rBZYYyNGc#What_are_the_DOs_after_getting_involved_in_an_accident\">steps that you should do following a road crash<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Check your injuries<\/li><li>Move your vehicle to the side of the road for safety<\/li><li>Gather details of the accident<\/li><li>Call your <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/emergency-hotlines-of-car-insurance-companies\/\">insurer\u2019s hotline<\/a><\/li><li>Lodge a police report (please provide the details of the accident to support your report)<\/li><li>Report the accident to your insurance company<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><strong>Bjak is&nbsp;one of Malaysia\u2019s largest car insurance comparison platforms&nbsp;that offers 15 insurance brands. Get&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/en?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=blogen\">free car insurance quotes online<\/a>&nbsp;at Bjak.my and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/how-to-renew-car-insurance\/#Renew_car_insurance_online_through_insurance_comparison_sites\">renew your car insurance online<\/a>&nbsp;in just 5 minutes.<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/en?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=gg_bjak-insurance_sem_brd_phrase&amp;utm_content=bijak%20malaysia&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7OKnmPbG9gIVbpJmAh0eAQUjEAAYASAAEgL1ivD_BwE\">Get A Quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance-claims-in-malaysia\/#Third_Party_claim\">Car Insurance Claims in Malaysia<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/car-insurance-claim-dos-donts-after-a-car-accident\/?fbclid=IwAR1wZpw0NHiW0xxM5ieNZufH2VL6-NmxIvI04FQq_5XF__Fwk3rBZYYyNGc#What_are_the_DOs_after_getting_involved_in_an_accident\">Car Insurance Claim: Dos &amp; Don\u2019ts After a Car Accident<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/why-your-car-insurance-claim-might-get-rejected\/\">Why Your Car Insurance Claim Might Get Rejected<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysians must comply with the law mandating them to file a police report within 24 hours after participating in a road accident.<\/p>\n<p>What if you are unable to do so? 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