You hit a parked vehicle and can’t find the owner. What must you do?
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Wait for the owner to return.
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Call your insurance company when you get home.
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Leave a note with your name, phone number and address on the parked vehicle.
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Explanation
If you hit a parked vehicle and can’t find the owner, leave a note with your contact information on the vehicle. This is the responsible thing to do and helps the owner to contact you to resolve the issue. By leaving a note and reporting the collision, you are taking the necessary steps to address the situation in a responsible and lawful manner, and you make sure that the owner of the vehicle receives the necessary compensation.
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