MEMPHIS, Tennessee – You've been in an accident while driving on these smooth roads, what do you do now?
The Memphis Police Department (MPD) began its inclement weather incident policy on Sunday, but there is some confusion about exactly what the policy is.
If you get into an accident, as long as it's not too bad and no one is hurt, there's no need to call the police and wait for an officer.
You can report it later, but how to do so is what becomes confusing.
This week, the ministry issued this directive:
- Drivers must exchange names, insurance, phone numbers, and tag information
- Take pictures of vehicle damage and license plates
- Both drivers must arrange a meeting at the nearest MPD station or traffic office with the vehicle, proof of insurance and registration within 10 days.
The biggest difference is that the last part is coming to the department in person within 10 days, not a phone call within 5 days.
Whether driving or walking, people in downtown Memphis said they are having trouble trying to get around after the snow turned to ice.
“A lot of cars skid at any stop sign,” said a visiting tourist from Detroit.
Another member of the Detroit group added: “Our flight was canceled yesterday morning. So we got here in the middle of the night and just walking is a bit treacherous.
The group said they are visiting the International Blues Challenge hosted by the Blues Foundation.
But they told FOX13 they witnessed firsthand how difficult it is to get around: “We saw a guy in a wheelchair yesterday and he couldn't get through the snow. He was trying so hard. So we went up and pushed him. It's very difficult in this snow.”
The inclement weather policy was changed to the current policy in late 2021, a Memphis Police Department spokesperson said.
Many other law enforcement agencies around the area have similar policies in place to keep you and officers moving.
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