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On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 11:55:52 -0700, Spike > wrote:
>I believe you must comply with the law in the event of an accident. In >some areas, the law says you don't move anything until released by law >enforcement if the accident happens on public roads. If it happens on >private property (which includes mall type parking lots), the law >doesn't apply unless there is bodily injury involved. Additionally, >some insurance company requirements may impose some restrictions. I'm >not sure about that, though I can recall that years ago, if you moved >your vehicle without being directed to by traffic enforcement, some >insurance companied got very touchy about paying up without a hassle. That ended years ago when "no fault" insurance came in and the police got sick of wasting their time at the hundreds of minor accidents that happened each day in a city. > >On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:42:10 -0400, RichA > wrote: > >>I saw an accident happen the other day, not too >>serious, both cars were still drivable. However, >>the dunces do not know the procedure for dealing with >>an accident. They get out of their cars, start talking, >>they probably called the police, meanwhile their cars >>immediately start to create a traffic jam. I came >>out of a store 25 minutes later, they were still there! >>The procedure for this is simple; If no one is hurt, >>move your cars to the shoulder, side of the road, or just >>drive them out of the way of traffic. Exchange information >>and go a an accident reporting centre within 24 hours. >>Call you insurance company. >>No cops, no traffic jams. > >Hey! Spikey Likes IT! >1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok >Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior >Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8" >w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16 |
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