Can I Report a Car Scratch to the Police After a Few Days?

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It is possible to report a car scratch to the police after a few days. Below are specific details regarding reporting a scratched vehicle: 1. Regulations: According to Article 18 of the "Procedures for Handling Road Traffic Accidents," if a party fails to report a road traffic accident at the scene, they may subsequently request the traffic management department of the public security authority to handle the matter. The department shall record the case in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 and decide whether to accept the case within three days. 2. Verification: Once the traffic management department verifies that the traffic accident did occur, they will accept the case and initiate an investigation. Vehicle owners involved in traffic accidents should report the incident to the police promptly, as this facilitates evidence collection, investigation of the accident's circumstances, and protection of the victim's interests.