Q: I was in a traffic incident where the other car was in the middle of the intersection because of stopped traffic in fro
and the the light turned red so i had to make my left turn, but the car was in the way, so i tried going but i left a very minor scratch on the car as i was turning. i dont have insurance and the owner of the other car made a police report and said it was a hit and run, even though i stopped and pulled over.
A:
NEVER drive without insurance. ALWAYS make a police report, even if you have no insurance. It is your word against the other driver as to whether you stopped to exchange information. If you didn't stop, how did the other driver get your information?
If at all possible, consult a local traffic attorney. If not, at least purchase insurance BEFORE the Hearing. If true, admit that your insurance had lapsed and insist that you did admit liability and that you stopped to exchange information.
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