16-1 If a traffic accident occurs on you
- Secure the safety of the injured.
- Dial 110 and/or report to the nearest police box or police station.
- Ask an ambulance for the injured when you report the accident.
- If you are a victim, record the perpetrator’s name, address, telephone number, vehicle identification number, driver’s license, and insurance company.
- If you feel something wrong with your body, see a doctor as soon as possible regardless of the extent of damage.
- If you are a perpetrator, help the injured first.
16-2 How to call 110
Call 110 “quickly”, “accurately” and “right to the point.”
- Tell clearly that it is a traffic accident.
- Explain when and where it has occurred (time, location and landmarks around).
- Explain the number and situation of the injured.
- Tell your name and address.
16-3 Ambulance
Dial 119 to call an ambulance in case of medical emergencies such as a sudden illness or a serious injury. Ambulance service is free of charge. To secure ambulances for emergency, please use your own car or taxi in the case of a minor injury.
(1) Necessary information to ask for ambulance service
- Where the patient is
- Your name and telephone number
- Landmarks around you
- Condition of the patient
(2) How to call 119
Tell clearly the type of emergency (fire or medical emergencies) as well as the location and address.
- Medical emergencies: Kyukyu desu
- Please send an ambulance: Kyukyusha wo onegai shimasu
16-4 Emergency call from a mobile phone
If you call from a cellular phone or PHS, tell that the call is from a mobile phone. Do not turn off your mobile phone for at least 10 minutes after the emergency call, for you may be called back for confirmation.
16-5 Mutual Aid Traffic Accident Insurance Plan of local municipalities
If you join the mutual aid, you will be paid a tribute when you encountered a traffic accident. Residents of a city or town who are listed on the Basic Resident Registration can join the Plan. Apply personally at the city hall or a branch, or a nearest Japan Post Bank (post office). Please contact as the subscription period depends on the subscription method.
It costs 500 yen for each person to obtain a membership. T o receive a benefit, submit necessary documents to section in charge of city hall.
Necessary documents are include:
- Your bank account number
- Traffic accident certificate or petition for traffic accident acknowledgement form
- Designated medical certificate (the form is available at the city hall)
- Membership card.
[Inquiry]
- Fujimi-shi Kyoudou Suishin-ka : tel.049-251-2711
- Fujimino-shi Douro-ka Koutsu Anzen kakari : tel.049-257-5221
- Miyoshi-machi Jichi Anshin-ka Bousai-Koutsu Anzen tanto :
tel.049-258-0019