Public Reminder by the Gendarmerie.

Marigot: ---The gendarmes are also reminding the general public to make use of their emergency number 17 only for emergencies where the patrols are needed. It is reminded that the general public should dial 0590 52- 3000 for general information. The watch commander at the post will then be able to direct callers to the department or person they are seeking to speak with.
The gendarmes also want to remind the general public that they would not be part of any settlement pertaining to accidents. In such cases the third parties must be able to make up a joint report to facilitate the settlement and or disaster.
These declarations and or reports must contain the circumstances of the accident and an identification of the victims and vehicles, including the addresses of witness must be provided. Victims of accidents must always look for witnesses to support their claim. These witnesses would be called to give details. Victims should not get excited instead they should fill out the settlement forms step by step which would describe the circumstances of the accident and not the opinion of the accident. This document would allow the gendarmes to establish the persons that are liable in these accident cases.