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No, although if you don't report it the insurance company typically won't pay for repairs.

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Q: Do you have to report an accident in a private parking lot?
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Private parking lot car accidents?

There are a great many different private parking lot car accidents. This is the most common type of accident in fact.


How long do you have to report an accident in Toronto?

Immediately, especially when there are injuries, otherwise it is considered a hit-and run. If the accident is a fender bender on a private lot, like a parking area near a mall, you can just exchane insurance and addresses and phone numbers without getting the police involved,


Can a cop give you a ticket in a private parking lot for going the wrong way?

Defining private parking lot is the question here... The jurisdiction extends if the parking lot is regarded as a public access way... i.e. a mall, a hotel driveway, restaurant parking lot. A true private parking lot is a lot where access is limited by invitation or a private residence.


When is a parking lot owner responsible for an auto accident?

When he causes the accident


In TN who has authority in a parking lot accident?

Police


Who is liable when car a leaving out of parking lot backs into car b that is behind car and car b has no insurance and no license?

Parking lot accident are the most awful claims to deal with. Unless you have witnesses or video of the accident. It is a case of he said/she said. Since all parking lot of private property, it is not a policy issue either. Most of these cases end up being a 50/50, 60/40, or 30/70 type of at fault claim. If you are ever involved in an accident in a parking lot, find witnesses and get their information! Also, check to see if there are cameras in the lot and get footage of the incident.


Is a mc donalds parking lot considered public or private?

Private property.


Can my car get repossed from a private parking lot?

Yes, it can.


Can you report your car stolen?

If you do not know where it is, or are not certain who might have it, you can report this to the police. But make an effort to check on other likely explanations first. If it is missing from a private parking lot, check with the business to see if it was towed away.


If you didn't file a police report on a parking lot accident because the other driver promised to pay for the damage what can you do if he does not?

Parking lots are ususually considered private property. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the police will not get involved. Your best recourse is to give all of your info. to your insurance company and hope they will assist you. More than likely you will have to take the other party to court.


Who is at fault if you hit a car leaving a parking lot?

Whomever caused the accident is generally considered the at fault party. It does not matter whether or not your in a parking lot.


Who is at fault in a parking lot accident where one car was coming into the parking lot and then hit from the side by another car?

Its the person that hit the car coming in to the parking lot because probably the bad car was speeding. :)