You are involved in a minor traffic collision that causes damage to an unattended vehicle, and you can't find the owner. You must:
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Call your insurance company within 10 days.
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Wait for the owner to return.
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Stay until the police arrive.
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Leave a note on the vehicle you hit and report the accident with no delay.
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Explanation
If you hit a parked vehicle or other property, leave a note with your name, phone number, and address securely attached to the vehicle or property you hit. You must report the collision to the city police, or in unincorporated areas, to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
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