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Investigation of Road Deaths

The Lord Advocate published Guidelines on the Investigation of Road Traffic Deaths to assist the Chief Constable in the investigation and reporting of road traffic deaths. The guidelines complement guidance issued to Procurators Fiscal on the investigation of such deaths. 

The guidelines can be found on the COPFS website: Road Traffic Deaths Guidelines

Police Road Death Investigation Manual can be accessed Here.