The law requires these actions to be taken immediately following the unfortunate event. Be familiar with the red-bordered triangle as being the International Warning sign, now accepted and used also in the USA, though few people know. Rather than slowing a long line of cars, the law requires to pull to the side at the next safe opportunity and let faster traffic pass. Though police may seem not much in evidence in most countries, beware of the hidden automatic devices installed to monitor the traffic at points with a history of accidents. The record with picture and bill may then be presented for collection to the violator's Fahrzeughalter .
Traffic fines are substantial to brutal.
Be sure to know the exact rules before operating a motor vehicle in any country and have sufficient local currency on hand. A bail bond often helps his release. That is according to the 1996 AAA atlas. There are special rules for baby seats and securing small children. Always watch the traffic behind yourself.