The European Accident Statement (Parte Amistoso) in Spain

What is the European Accident Statement?

The European Accident Statement is a standard form used right across Europe to record the facts of a road accident between two vehicles. In Spain it is the parte amistoso de accidente or Declaración Amistosa de Accidente (DAA); in France it is the constat amiable. The layout is identical in every country, so drivers of different nationalities can complete the same form and understand each other’s copy.

It is a single, shared, self-copying form. Both drivers fill in the common section together (the facts and a sketch), each completes their own column (Vehicle A and Vehicle B), and both sign. The form then separates so each driver keeps an identical copy.

Why it matters for your claim

This is the part many drivers underestimate. A correctly completed and signed parte amistoso is the main evidence your insurer uses to decide who was at fault — and in Spain that determines how fast and how smoothly your claim is settled:

• Signed and agreed → your claim is settled quickly between the insurers under the direct-compensation agreement (CIDE). You can read how that works in our guide to how car insurance claims are settled in Spain.
• Not signed or fault disputed → the claim still proceeds, but under the slower ASCIDE route, and it can take longer to resolve.

How to fill it in — step by step

Work through the boxes calmly, in order. The numbered boxes are the same on every European version:

• Date, time and place of the accident.
• Injuries — tick whether anyone (drivers, passengers or pedestrians) was hurt.
• Other damage — to vehicles other than A and B, or to objects/property.
• Witnesses — names and phone numbers of any independent witnesses.
• Vehicle A and Vehicle B — for each: the policyholder, the insurer and policy number, the make and registration plate, and the driver’s name and licence.
• Point of impact — mark with an arrow where each vehicle was first hit.
• Visible damage — a short description for each vehicle.
• Circumstances — the central tick-box column (parking, changing lane, overtaking, reversing, etc.). Tick every box that applies to each vehicle and total them at the bottom.
• The sketch — draw the road layout, direction of travel, position of both vehicles and any signs or markings.
• Signatures — both drivers sign. Each keeps a copy.

Complete it at the scene if it is safe to do so, while details are fresh, and back it up with photographs of the vehicles, positions and surroundings.

Do’s and don’ts

• Do stay calm, fill in every relevant box, take photos, and get witness details.
• Do complete it in a language you understand — the boxes are numbered the same in every language, so an English form and a Spanish form match box for box.
• Don’t admit fault verbally — even saying “sorry” can be used later.
• Don’t sign if you disagree with what is written. You are not obliged to sign; note your disagreement and gather evidence instead.
• Don’t leave the scene without exchanging details — that is a criminal offence in Spain.

Where to get the form

Keep a blank parte amistoso in your glovebox so it is there when you need it. Your insurer supplies them, and as authorised Generali agents in Jávea we are happy to send you one — just ask. Download an English and a Spanish copy here:

This guide is also available in: Español · Nederlands · Norsk · Italiano · Svenska · Français · Deutsch · Dansk

After you’ve completed it

Once you are safe and have your copy, report the accident to us as soon as possible — ideally within 48 hours and at the latest within the 7 days Spanish law allows. We open and manage the claim for you, in English. See our how to claim guide and our step-by-step motor claim page, or arrange car insurance in Spain with people who will explain exactly how a claim works before you ever need one.

Frequently asked questions

What is a parte amistoso in Spain?

The parte amistoso de accidente (also called the Declaración Amistosa de Accidente, or DAA) is the Spanish name for the European Accident Statement — the standard form two drivers complete and sign at the scene of an accident to record the facts for their insurers.

Is the European Accident Statement the same as the parte amistoso?

Yes. They are the same document. The form is standardised across Europe with identically numbered boxes, so the English “European Accident Statement” and the Spanish parte amistoso are the same form in different languages.

Do I have to sign it?

No. You should only sign if you agree with everything written on the form. If you disagree about the facts or who was at fault, do not sign — you can note your disagreement, take photographs and let the insurers determine fault. Signing is not compulsory.

What if the other driver won’t sign?

Your claim can still go ahead. Without a signed form it is handled under the ASCIDE agreement between insurers rather than the faster CIDE route, so it may take a little longer. Gather as much evidence as you can — photos, witness details and your own notes.

Where can I get one in English?

Keep one in your glovebox. Your insurer provides them, and as Generali agents we will send you an English and Spanish copy on request — or download them from this page.

Is the form valid across Europe?

Yes. The European Accident Statement is recognised throughout Europe, which is why the boxes are numbered identically in every country — a driver from one country can complete their copy and it still matches the other driver’s.

Sources & references

• UNESPA — the Spanish insurers’ association, on accident reporting and claim settlement.
• Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) — official road-traffic guidance.

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Accident-reporting rules and forms can change. For help with your cover or a claim, contact Turner Insurance.