last week at school I backed up into a parked car. both cars have very little paint damage. no dents or cracks. I parked my car somewhere close, and waited for the other driver to show up and she never did; so i left a post-it on their bumper. noone called me until this morning the campus police came to my class and asked me about a hit and run! I told him what happend and he said i should go and pick up the police report in 2 days! Am I in trouble? Neither one of the cars have any damage and I did leave a note only it took me two hrs to get back and do it; and apparently it had fallen off or blown off!!!:(( What's the process? am I in trouble with the DMV?
2006-09-26 10:47:04 · 7 answers · asked by Alexis 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Don't worry. Just explain what happened. You should be fine.
2006-09-26 10:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you are in fault for not leaving the note in a more secure place. Traditionally a folded note, preferably in a clear plastic ziplock type bag placed in the windshield wiper of the drivers side is recommended. or someplace the driver is likely to see it. i mean come on, do you inspect your bumper every time you get in your car, in case there is a note there. That is poor due diligence.
So anyway, just tell the truth, i think they will understand. important thing is, if they caught you on tape, they would have also seen u leave the note. why did you wait 2 entire hours to do leave the note. also, there is a flaw in your story. initially, you said there "is very little paint damage" then you go on to say "neither one of the cars have any damage" --so which is it? Police/Insurance agents will look for these inconsistancies to prove a hit and run--NEVER want that on your driving record. just fess up that you screwed up and they may let you off with a slap on the wrist.
Secondly. remember, answer questions intelligently, asking for more instructions if you dont understand. better yet, let your insurance company do the talking.
2006-09-26 18:01:35 · answer #2 · answered by samina650 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest and truth will (they often do) set your free.
Good for you that at least you tried to leave a note. A lot of people nowadays would just take off.
I think if you're honest with the police, they'll understand, and the owner will understand.
Good luck and don't be scared. Just tell them exactly what happened.
2006-09-26 17:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by Ian Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, how did they know it was you if you 'hit-and-ran' the car? come on people. did you know who's car it was, is there any chance they know you? well, if they don't know you, then they HAD to of gotten the note! duh! no, you aren't in trouble. i did that with my dad's truck and a lady who lives next to my sister...all i did was get a bit of paint on her bumper. nothing happened. i didn't get struck down by a lightening bolt or anything like that. it's not that big of a deal. no you won't be in trouble with the DMV.
2006-09-26 17:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by Risika Tonks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you may be in trouble but you probably should have waited for the owner of the car to come back so you could apoliagize in person
2006-09-26 17:59:06 · answer #5 · answered by cristie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should have left in under the windshield wiper...
2006-09-26 17:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by monger187 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Call your insurance company and let them handle this. (it's what you pay all those premiums for).
2006-09-26 17:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋