What is examined

Examination of vehicle traces, tyres, components, damage, contact between objects and the mechanism of trace formation in a road traffic accident.

The examination uses the submitted objects, traces, photographs, comparison specimens, case materials and the questions posed. Trace preservation, scaled documentation, packaging and information about the conditions of discovery are important.

Possible tasks

establish the presence, type and formation mechanism of a trace;
determine the direction, method and nature of the applied force;
assess trace suitability for identification;
compare a trace with footwear, a tool, a vehicle or an object;
detect signs of contact interaction;
prepare questions for court or a report review.

What to provide

objects bearing traces and comparison specimens;
scaled photographs of traces;
diagrams, procedural records, inspection reports, photographs and video;
an investigative order, a court ruling or draft questions;
information about the location, time and conditions of discovery;
the previous report, if a review is required.

Pricing

from RUB 80,000. The exact cost depends on the number of objects, complexity of traces, need for comparative examinations or a site visit, urgency and the scope of the report.

Vehicle traces allow contact between objects and the mechanism of damage formation to be examined. When posing questions, identification from a trace must be distinguished from reconstruction of the nature and mechanism of interaction in a road traffic accident.

Subject of examination

Tyre marks and traces from components and contacting surfaces
Damage to vehicles and other objects
A scene diagram, photographs, video and comparison materials

Sample questions for the expert

Could the submitted damage have resulted from contact between the objects examined?
Which parts of the objects interacted, and in what relative position?
What direction and sequence of contact are confirmed?
Are the materials sufficient to distinguish the identification task from the task of reconstructing the interaction?

The final questions are formulated according to the objects and circumstances of the particular task.

What to prepare

Scaled photographs of all damage and overall views of the objects
An event diagram, inspection records and measurements
Inspection materials for both objects being compared
Recordings, repair documents and specific questions

How the examination is conducted

The heights, shape, direction and mutual consistency of contact traces are compared. It is stated separately which elements of the mechanism are confirmed and which cannot be reconstructed from the available data.

Scope and limitations

Calculation of speed, braking distance and the technical possibility of avoiding a road traffic accident, as well as assessment of the road, are not automatically included in trace examination. Such questions may require a separate automotive engineering specialism.

What the deliverable records

The result describes the mechanism of trace formation and limits of reconstruction without replacing a legal conclusion on the participants' guilt.

Cost and terms

from RUB 80,000. The exact cost depends on the number of objects, complexity of traces, need for comparative examinations or a site visit, urgency and the scope of the report.

Inquiry

Send photographs of traces, documents or a description of the task

You may send photographs of traces, damage, locks, seals, footwear, tools or vehicles, a court ruling, an investigative order, draft questions or a report for review.

marks left by footwear, feet, clothing, teeth and fingernails;
marks left by implements, tools and mechanisms;
locks, seals, locking and sealing devices (ЗПУ);
vehicle traces and damage;
mechanical damage to clothing, knots and loops.

Type of examination Your name Contact phone number or email * Briefly describe the task * Attach photographs, documents or a report

Up to 10 files of 10 MB each. Preserve the source photographs and information about the provenance of traces; physical objects are transferred separately.

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How data is processed: Personal Data Processing Policy. Attach only materials relevant to the examination; redact unnecessary data about other people.

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For physical objects, it is important to preserve traces, packaging, storage conditions and information about the provenance of specimens.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.

Forensic vehicle trace examination