You can sign on your behalf or not. The determination letter is the result of an on-site review of the traffic accident scene and the determination of the responsibilities of both parties in the accident. This determination letter is already effective once it is issued and does not require the signature of both parties. Although the traffic accident determination letter does not necessarily require signatures and confirmation by both parties, it must be signed for receipt. If you have any objection to the traffic accident determination letter after signing, you can apply to the higher-level traffic management department for review within 3 days. The simplified procedure for traffic accidents can be signed by others, but a power of attorney is required. In order to avoid disputes, it is best for the person to sign in person.

The signature of the traffic accident determination letter does not necessarily need to be in person. The traffic accident determination letter should be signed or stamped by the police handling the case, and stamped with the special seal of the traffic management department of the public security organ for handling road traffic accidents, so that it has legal effect.

How to handle compensation for traffic accidents

1. Ensure your own safety. If you are not injured, while ensuring your own safety, place warning signs, take photos to retain evidence, and protect the scene.

2. It usually takes 10 working days for the traffic police department to determine responsibility for a traffic accident. After investigation, the traffic police department will divide the responsibilities of the parties based on their degree of fault in the accident.

3. The traffic police department organizes compensation mediation. After confirming the completion of the treatment of the injured or determining the damage results, if the parties involved in the accident agree to compensation mediation, the traffic police department can organize mediation. The number of mediations generally does not exceed 2 times. If mediation fails, fill out the "Mediation Termination Letter" and inform the parties to file a lawsuit in the People's Court within the statutory limitation period. You can also file a lawsuit directly with the People's Court without mediation.

4. File a lawsuit in the People's Court. Entrust a lawyer or file a lawsuit yourself to the people's court with jurisdiction. Generally, the lawsuit is filed in the grassroots people's court where the accident occurred. During the court hearing, the parties may reach a mediation agreement under the auspices of the court. If mediation fails, the court shall make a ruling in accordance with the law.

5. Enforcement. If the party with the obligation to compensate refuses to perform the compensation specified in the effective judgment, the claimant may apply for compulsory execution.

6. If there is any suspected crime of traffic accident or crime of endangering public safety, the case shall be transferred to the relevant case-handling agency for handling according to law.

In summary, the traffic accident liability determination letter does not require your signature. If the traffic accident liability determination letter is signed by the party concerned, it only means that the party concerned has obtained the determination letter. Even if the party does not sign, it will not affect the validity of the liability determination letter.

Legal basis:

Article 24 of the "Regulations on Procedures for Handling Road Traffic Accidents"

If the conditions for on-site production are not met, the traffic police shall within three days Prepare a road traffic accident certificate. The road traffic accident determination letter shall be signed by the parties involved and delivered to the parties on site. If the party concerned refuses to sign or accept it, the traffic police shall indicate the situation on the road traffic accident determination form. Article 65 The road traffic accident determination letter shall be delivered to the parties respectively within three days after it is produced, and the rights and time limits for applying for review, mediation and filing of civil lawsuits shall be notified. After receiving the road traffic accident determination letter, the parties may review, copy, and excerpt the evidence and materials of the traffic management department of the public security organ in handling the road traffic accident. However, if the witness requires confidentiality or involves state secrets, business secrets, or personal privacy, the relevant laws and regulations shall be followed. implement. The traffic management department of the public security organ shall affix the special accident handling seal of the traffic management department of the public security organ to the evidence materials copied by the parties.