car hit my wall does it need reporting

macafee2 · 13th March 2017, 19:36

My front wall has been reversed into. Driver has admitted to my wife they did it. Does it need reporting to the police? The have refused to give their insurance details and want a quote to see how much it will be. If not to much they will pay..... I hope. If too much they say they will go thru their insurance, I think this is for me preferred. No issues getting money and also it will load their insurance

my question is: Legally, does this need to be reported to the police?

I watched it happen. unbelievable. Just poor driving.

macafee2

roverbarmy · 13th March 2017, 19:39

If no-one is injured it does not need to be reported. Try to get a note where they admit liability.

Oops No! I am wrong. See here:-
https://www.confused.com/on-the-road...a-car-accident

Gareth.Richards · 13th March 2017, 19:39

CYA, just to be on the safe side report it just in case itneeds to go through the insurance.

topman · 13th March 2017, 19:39

I would, the fact they've refused to give insurance details would have me suspicious.

bl52krz · 13th March 2017, 19:48

When anyone has an accident and causes damage to(a) another vehicle. (B) street furniture. (C) to someone's property or a person, you are required by law to provide your identity and insurance details to anyone involved. Since your wall was damaged, they have to provide you with their details. If they refused, I would report it to the police. If no one is around, they must report it to the police within 24 hours.

Bolin · 13th March 2017, 19:50

I believe that refusing to give insurance details following an accident is a criminal offence.

Rev Jules · 13th March 2017, 19:50

It would be wise get a note admitting they were at fault, then ask for his insurance, or get a quote, and get him to give you cash,

Rev

Arryhall · 13th March 2017, 20:03

And pictures. Always take pictures of the damage, the car, the damage to the car, the wall, and if possible the driver. My dad had an incident with a bus driver cutting the junction corner too tight, hit the wall and actually got stuck. Refused to give his name, details or anything and just kept telling me to contact his company.
I didn't, I contacted the police who immediately came down and did him for something or other. They had to come anyway as the entire road was blocked by his bus. Also took nearly a year for them to pay for the repairs.
The driver tried to deny it, but seeing as it took a tractor to pull the bus off the wall, and the bus was full of passengers, I don't see how he thought he could deny it! I had to supply the photos I had taken of the driver, who denied it was him, the damage, which he denied existed, and the bus number which he said he wasn't driving! Without the photos, I'm not sure what would have happened. Even Juliet (the attending cop who I know) was incredulous as to his attitude.
Long story, but yes, report it to the police, because if he changes his mind about being honest, you are knackered if there's no record of it; things get complicated. Plus, you owe the person nothing as it was their fault, so don't get stung by being nice.

macafee2 · 13th March 2017, 20:07

I have cctv footage of them hitting the wall. The driver...... my wife's brother..... don't ask.

macafee2

macafee2 · 13th March 2017, 20:35

I called 101, it does not need reporting to the police. Apparently my household insurance will be able to trace his car insurance details. If it goes via insurance and written quotes it will cost more to repair but what do I care, I'm not paying but I would like the builder I use to do the job but he is now "retired" so works cash in hand and if I need a quote I doubt he can do it.

macafee2

13th March 2017, 19:36	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	car hit my wall does it need reporting My front wall has been reversed into. Driver has admitted to my wife they did it. Does it need reporting to the police? The have refused to give their insurance details and want a quote to see how much it will be. If not to much they will pay..... I hope. If too much they say they will go thru their insurance, I think this is for me preferred. No issues getting money and also it will load their insurance my question is: Legally, does this need to be reported to the police? I watched it happen. unbelievable. Just poor driving. macafee2

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roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	If no-one is injured it does not need to be reported. Try to get a note where they admit liability. Oops No! I am wrong. See here:- https://www.confused.com/on-the-road...a-car-accident __________________ Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 13th March 2017 at 20:08..

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topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	I would, the fact they've refused to give insurance details would have me suspicious. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	When anyone has an accident and causes damage to(a) another vehicle. (B) street furniture. (C) to someone's property or a person, you are required by law to provide your identity and insurance details to anyone involved. Since your wall was damaged, they have to provide you with their details. If they refused, I would report it to the police. If no one is around, they must report it to the police within 24 hours. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	I believe that refusing to give insurance details following an accident is a criminal offence. __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

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Gareth.Richards Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oswestry Posts: 399 Thanks: 263 Thanked 93 Times in 84 Posts	CYA, just to be on the safe side report it just in case itneeds to go through the insurance.

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Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	It would be wise get a note admitting they were at fault, then ask for his insurance, or get a quote, and get him to give you cash, Rev

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Arryhall Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Biddulph Posts: 486 Thanks: 101 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	And pictures. Always take pictures of the damage, the car, the damage to the car, the wall, and if possible the driver. My dad had an incident with a bus driver cutting the junction corner too tight, hit the wall and actually got stuck. Refused to give his name, details or anything and just kept telling me to contact his company. I didn't, I contacted the police who immediately came down and did him for something or other. They had to come anyway as the entire road was blocked by his bus. Also took nearly a year for them to pay for the repairs. The driver tried to deny it, but seeing as it took a tractor to pull the bus off the wall, and the bus was full of passengers, I don't see how he thought he could deny it! I had to supply the photos I had taken of the driver, who denied it was him, the damage, which he denied existed, and the bus number which he said he wasn't driving! Without the photos, I'm not sure what would have happened. Even Juliet (the attending cop who I know) was incredulous as to his attitude. Long story, but yes, report it to the police, because if he changes his mind about being honest, you are knackered if there's no record of it; things get complicated. Plus, you owe the person nothing as it was their fault, so don't get stung by being nice.

13th March 2017, 20:07	#9
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I have cctv footage of them hitting the wall. The driver...... my wife's brother..... don't ask. macafee2

13th March 2017, 20:35	#10
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I called 101, it does not need reporting to the police. Apparently my household insurance will be able to trace his car insurance details. If it goes via insurance and written quotes it will cost more to repair but what do I care, I'm not paying but I would like the builder I use to do the job but he is now "retired" so works cash in hand and if I need a quote I doubt he can do it. macafee2