The social assistance fund for road traffic accidents refers to the social special fund raised according to law to advance the funeral expenses and part or all of the rescue expenses of the victims in motor vehicle road traffic accidents. If the relief fund needs to advance part or all of the relief expenses, the traffic administrative department of the public security organ shall notify the relief fund management institution in writing within 3 working days.

legal ground

Article 17 of the Road Traffic Safety Law

The state implements a compulsory motor vehicle third-party liability insurance system and establishes a social assistance fund for road traffic accidents. Specific measures shall be formulated by the State Council.

Article 24 of the Regulations on Compulsory Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents

The State establishes a social relief fund for road traffic accidents (hereinafter referred to as the relief fund). Under any of the following circumstances, the funeral expenses and part or all of the rescue expenses of the victims of road traffic accidents shall be paid in advance by the relief fund, and the relief fund management institution shall have the right to recover from the persons responsible for road traffic accidents:

(a) the cost of rescue exceeds the liability limit of compulsory insurance for motor vehicle traffic accidents;

(two) the motor vehicle did not participate in the compulsory insurance of motor vehicle traffic accident liability;

(3) A motor vehicle escapes after an accident.