16-1 If a traffic accident occurs on you

1. Secure the safety of the injured.
2. Dial 110 and/or report to the nearest police box or police station.
3. Ask an ambulance for the injured when you report the accident.
4. If you are a victim, record the perpetrator’s name, address, telephone number, vehicle identification number, driver’s license, and insurance company.
5. If you feel something wrong with your body, see a doctor as soon as possible regardless of the extent of damage.
6. If you are a perpetrator, help the injured first.

16-2 How to call 110

Call 110 “quickly”, “accurately” and “right to the point.”

1. Tell clearly that it is a traffic accident.
2. Explain when and where it has occurred (time, location and landmarks around).
3. Explain the number and situation of the injured.
4. 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

1. Where the patient is
2. Your name and telephone number
3. Landmarks around you
4. 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.

A flat annual fee of ¥500 per member applies (same amount for mid-year enrollment). When requesting accident condolence money, please bring the following items to the responsible department.Traffic accident certificates and medical certificates incur fees for issuance. Please request them within two years from the day following the accident date.

1. Your bank account number
2. Traffic accident certificate or petition for traffic accident acknowledgement form
3. Designated medical certificate (the form is available at the city hall)
4. Membership card.

[Inquiry]

• Fujimi-shi Kyoudou Suishin-ka : tel.049-252-7121
• Fujimino-shi Douro-ka Koutsu Anzen kakari : tel.049-257-5221
• Miyoshi-machi Jichi Anshin-ka Bousai-Koutsu Anzen tanto :
  tel.049-258-0019