Hit and run help please?
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Hit and run help please?
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I am 16 and I accidently hit a parked car in my school parking lot. Because of the snow, some parts of the parking lot are covered with snow, I was parked straight and the car I hit was parked at an angle facing my car. As I was backing up, another car started pulling forward so I couldn't back up further, so I put my car in drive and creeped slowly along and just brushed the car. I was going like 2 or 3 MPH at the most.
I may not have hit the car because I did press on the brake cuz I thought I was going to hit the car. Well I panicked because I thought I hit the car and drove off. I had no idea what to do and was in panic mode.
I got home and a little of my paint was missing but I think that was there when I bought the car. Anyways this is in Iowa and I'd like to know what the penalties are. Even if I did hit the car they can't prove it was me who hit them I dont think. And I'd like to know if it was my fault because I was basically boxed in by this car I was lucky enough to even back out.
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TX_Azn
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what u did was highly illegal ull prob end up going to court and getting massive points on ur liscense..unless u get a really good attorney like i did when i was in ur situation |
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sg300c
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Well reporting your incident on the internet just incriminated yourself and is going to get yourself reported to the insurance agency. You should come clean about the incident if a report is filed. Learning from your mistakes is what will make you a responsible person. Take accountability, and always follow the saying that "the truth will set you free". You will get caught its just a matter of whether you are respected or not that will be your choice. |
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haley
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one of my friends just went to jail because of a hit and run haha good luck |
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Weegee T
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Sounds terminal bro, bad luck. |
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ammbbyyy
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Dw bout it unless someone consults you (:
There are much bigger crimes to worry about (:
have a good day |
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David H
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A hit and run is a hit and run! |
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mamaflutey
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Guess, what leaving the scene doesn't make it a hit & run, them not chasing you puts them to blame therefore it wasn't a hit & run!! |
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sme75s
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well rreport the incedient or you can lay back and see what happens http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtaL6s7bB1VEroSX1O_01Ubsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090209191647AAzUva1 |
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Intensity
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Sounds like ur ok then buddy...
Seriously, snow is not cool to drive in, just hope that u don't get caught and next time b more careful, i know you were but you can never be too careful...
Good luck
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Bear
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It is your fault, unfortunately. As far as getting caught goes, don't even worry about it. They will have an extremely hard time proving it was you. And if they do, well pretend you didn't know. And worse comes to worst, you'll just have to pay like 5 bucks because youre a minor. Don't fret. |
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suzanne g
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You are not sure whose car it was or even if you hit it. Without knowing the owner's name or number, there is not much you can do about it. In the snow in parking lots these are things we have to put up with. If there is damage enough to see, insurance will cover it.
Don't beat yourself up about something you're not even sure you did. Just be sure you know what you should do if you ever have a real accident with real damage. Your insurance company will be happy to teach you this. |
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Que
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Hey Goody, in the future the best thing to do in a situation like that is to write a note explaining what happened and put it on the car that you hit. The owners of the car will appreciate it and will probably be lenient towards you because of your honesty and age they will probably work out a deal with you to make affordable monthly payments for the damages and you may have a good chance to keep it away from the insurance Company's thus keeping your rates the same. Honesty is always the best policy plus you will sleep better. |
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loves christmas lights
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No matter what, you need to go to the school parking lot and find that car, and go to the office or sit and wait and find out whose car it is. I know its scary the first time something happens, but that is why is it called a driving privildge. Even something so simple if someone followed you home can get you arrested hun! So do the honest thng, your insurance will cover it. When you find the person and try to do it tomarrow ok, tell them your sorry you did not wait or at a minimum leave a note on their car and be very polite and see what happens, that car that driver, wow that could be a kid who got a real screaming at and their parents accused them of all kinds of things, take your lumps, the other person may of had it really bad ok |
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waturney
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You worry too much. You got away, nothing is gona happen. |
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Fly in the Ointment
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If you are really worried then go to police station and tell them story, you did not do anything wrong. |
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Albert Hall
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You're young , you have an excuse for being a crappy person and driving off after hitting a car.
Just think , some day you will be responsible and leave a note and end up paying $500 for a tiny scratch on some rich punks car.
Ah to be young again :) |
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micmike
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You hit the car. It's your fault. It's raining, icy or snowing you drive to the conditions. If it's a school park there's a good chance the car will be there again. Go check it out.
Technically you should admit to it, but if there's no damage just be grateful. If it's a small bump or paint chip, stick a $20 (or $50-$100) in the window, no explanation. Clear your conscience and karma :) |
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trinity
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i don't know the laws in Iowa but i know how i would feel if my car was damage while it was parked in the parking lot. Look...chances are that you will see the car again, right? when you go back look for the car and assess the damage. Now put yourself in their shoes...how would you feel about the damages if it was your car? |
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Johnny
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IF you ever expect to handle the responsibilities of anything in life, you need to get into the right frame of mind.
This is not a game of catch me if you can...such shallow immature thoughts will eventually catch up to you...because the more you think your good enough to slip by, the more serious the incidents will become...till your inexperience will get the best of you, and your good judgment...
How would you feel if some took the same action of your nice vehicle and left you with the result of stupidity?
What goes around comes around...what you reap, you will sow...
Your 16...your are not even close to become a good driver...and your action reflects this. This is why you peeps are worthless on the road...you bear no responsibilities for your actions...what good are you? you make others pay for your screwups...but, I give you credit for being man enough to tell your side of the story...at least there is hope for you after all...now what? what is your next move? |
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