I know that in Texas if you hit someone on private property, like in a private parking lot (on a University campus), you aren't liable for anything. It's like that in New Mexico too. But, do you know if the law is the same for private property accidents in Oklahoma?
2007-02-13 12:53:55 · 6 answers · asked by emailjordann 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You misunderstand. You are ALWAYS liable for any damage you cause, regardless of where is occurs. In most states, motor vehicle law does not apply on private property unless it is routinely used by the public to drive or park. That means you can't be charged with reckless driving, etc. on private property. You still have to pay for damages.
2007-02-13 13:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of any jurisdiction where you are not liable for an accident you cause.
There are jurisdictions where the police do not take a report for minor accidents on private property, but that does not mean that there is no civil liability for your actions or negligence while driving on private property.
2007-02-13 13:08:03 · answer #2 · answered by Citicop 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
And who do you think should pay for it? If you are at fault in an accident, it doesn't matter if you are on private property or a public street, you or your insurance company are responsible for the damage.
2007-02-13 13:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by Knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you're responsible. Otherwise it would be a free for all bumper car fiasco. (Actually, that does sound like fun.) I think you should double check your sources in Texas and New Mexico, cuz, there's no way that could be true. Could you imagine what a free for all that would be?
2007-02-13 13:24:57 · answer #4 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your are mistaken. You break it=you pay for it.
2007-02-13 13:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends
2016-08-23 17:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋