Driving without due care and attention and failure to report an accident

[thomasraynor]

I bumped wing mirrors with my car and a parked car the other week. I stopped further down the road to check the damage on my car- the mirror glass was cracked and hanging out and the mirror casing was cracked. A busy-body passer by asked if i was going to do anything about the other guys mirror but i got into my car and drove off.
Ive just recieved a letter from the police about intended prosecution.
Im expecting 3 points and a fine. Could the damage to the other guys car be paid for on my insurance?

[Ethel]

Yes it could - and your insurance premium will increase.

[New Judge]

Just to add to your woes, �Failing to stop/report� carries a minimum of five penalty points. It is also one of the very few driving offences for which you can be sent to prison, although this option is usually reserved for �hit and run� type incidents where death or serious injury occurs.

[redcrx]

bet youd be grateful of such a 'busybody' had it been you car that was damaged by someone who deliberately drove off.
But yes the damage should be paid, youll pay an excess and a higher premium in future.

[kempie]

In addition to the possible 5-10 points and up to six months imprisonment, there is a maximum penalty fine of up to �5000. The court may also, if it sees fit, disqualify from driving for any period and/or order a re-test.