The "minor accident " form is available on line. The law has been enacted, but for the moment I recommend that you do not move the vehicle until your Insurance Company "roadside assistance" representative arrives at the scene to guide you.
Here is the link to the new "minor accident form" to be used in the event of a no-fault type of collision:
To be safe and legal while driving an auto in Panama, you must keep the following documents in your vehicle:
1. A current copy of the vehicle registration (registro unico vehicular)
2. A current copy of your auto insurance policy ( you should verify that the policy has been registered to the SOAT) site.
Fire Insurance policies for structures in the Republic of Panama are similar to those issued in the USA, Canada and Europe. The basic fire policy also includes extended coverage for occurrences other than fire. This may include damage from Explosion, Earthquake, Windstorm, Lightning, Smoke, Flood & Water damage,
Are you driving illegally in Panama? Do you lend your vehicle to friends or family?
Several insurance clients have communicated to me that the Panama Transito police have stopped them for an infraction or at one of the frequent roadblocks and asked them to provide various documents. In some cases, the vehicle was impounded for failure to produce a "valid" drivers license,