A motorcyclist witnesses a crash with injured people who are not yet receiving help. They can assist without creating further danger. Must they provide or request help for the victims?

Correct answer

Yes, as soon as possible.

Yes, as soon as possible. The duty applies to road users who witness a crash, including a motorcyclist. Medical training is not needed to call 112. Follow protect–alert–assist: protect yourself and the scene without adding danger, alert emergency services, and help within your abilities and professional instructions. Do not automatically remove helmets or move casualties unless needed to escape immediate danger. Uninvolved witnesses have exceptions when their help is clearly unnecessary or authorities are already present; this question concerns casualties still without help. Do not independently assume a traffic officer’s role directing traffic.