The government has supported amendments to the Traffic Law that clarify when drivers should report traffic accidents to the police. Now, the police will mostly assess incidents from a distance, providing advice from the office. The new changes imply that in most traffic accidents, the police will remotely evaluate the circumstances of the incident and consult with the participants of the accident. Based on this, they will decide whether to respond to the scene or let the participants of the accident handle it themselves. Mandatory reporting to the police will be required if: - there are casualties in the accident - more than two vehicles are damaged - significant damage is caused to the vehicle - property of third parties, road infrastructure, or a vehicle whose driver is absent at the scene is damaged - there is a collision with a wild animal - there is suspicion that one of the drivers is under the influence of alcohol - if the participants of the accident cannot agree on the circumstances of the incident. Previously, the police were required to respond to the scene when more than two vehicles were involved in the accident, but now they are not. The amendments will allow for the completion of a mutual accident notification in such cases. If the police do not provide other instructions, drivers will be able to fill out the documents themselves and leave the scene of the accident. Additionally, the bill closes a gap in the legislation by prohibiting drivers from consuming alcohol or other intoxicating substances until the accident is officially documented. For the changes to take effect, they must still be approved by the Saeima of Latvia. It is worth noting that it is now permitted to document a minor traffic accident not only on paper or through a special application but also via WhatsApp. This is possible if only two vehicles are involved, there are no casualties, and no damage is caused to third parties. This change was made because many drivers face difficulties when filling out traditional forms. After an accident, people often get confused about maneuvers, incorrectly mark the circumstances of the collision, or make too many marks on the form. For example, some indicate lane changes, overtaking, and other actions simultaneously, even though it was actually only one maneuver. In the WhatsApp system, many of these difficulties have been eliminated. Users no longer need to draw diagrams and manually select the correct items. A special chatbot guides the accident participants step by step through the entire process, asking questions and explaining what actions need to be taken. In addition to a text description of the incident, users can attach photos and even record voice messages explaining what happened. To use the digital documentation, an internet connection and an electronic identification tool are required — for example, Smart-ID or an electronic signature. Links for documentation via WhatsApp, as well as the mobile application LTAB OCTA, can be found on the official website of the organization. However, if there are casualties in the accident or even suspicions of injuries, it is necessary to immediately call the police and medical services and not attempt to document the incident independently.