Hit a Parked Car? Here’s What to Do Next
Hitting a parked car can be stressful, but knowing the right steps can protect you from fines, legal trouble, and insurance issues.
Important Steps to Take After Hitting a Parked Car
- Stop; If you drive away without stopping you’ll be guilty of an offence under the Road Traffic Act.
- Leave your details; Name, address and registration number. If you’re not the vehicle owner you’ll also need to leave their details. If you can’t see the driver just tuck it under the windscreen wiper with an apology.
- Report the incident; you need to report the incident to the police on 101 (the non-emergency police number) within 24 hours in order to comply with the Road Traffic Act.
- Notes; Take note and pictures if you like of any details that may be useful for insurance purposes. Time, date, location, weather conditions, damage.
- Contact your insurance provider; as soon as you can, even if you’re not planning to claim. Give them the details of what happened, along with any pictures or contact details.
Bumps and scrapes to vehicles in parking lots are more common than you might think, so don’t beat yourself up over it, just make sure to do the right thing if it does happen.
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