Does scratching someone else's car and fleeing count as hit-and-run?
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Scratching someone else's car and fleeing constitutes a hit-and-run. According to relevant laws and regulations in China, scratching another vehicle and choosing to flee the scene generally constitutes a traffic accident hit-and-run, and the party involved will bear corresponding legal responsibilities. Here are the relevant laws and regulations: 1. "Traffic accident hit-and-run" refers to the act of a party involved in a road traffic accident driving away or abandoning the vehicle to flee the scene in order to evade legal consequences after the occurrence of the accident. 2. "Determination of inspection and appraisal conclusions" refers to the situation where, within three days from the date the copy of the inspection and appraisal report is delivered to the parties involved, the parties do not apply for re-inspection or re-appraisal, and the traffic management department of the public security authority approves the re-inspection or re-appraisal, with the inspection and appraisal institution issuing the inspection and appraisal opinions.
Oh man, I've seen this kind of situation way too often! Scraping someone else's car and then driving off immediately is 100% considered hit-and-run, which is a serious traffic violation. According to road traffic regulations, regardless of fault, you must stop immediately after any accident, protect the scene, assist any injured parties, and at least leave your contact information. Fleeing constitutes the crime of hit-and-run with significant consequences: you could be tracked down by traffic police, face fines, points deducted from your license, and in severe cases, even detention. Especially nowadays with cameras everywhere, it's nearly impossible to hide no matter how fast you run. I've personally witnessed a neighbor in my community report a car scrape to the police, and they quickly identified the responsible party through surveillance footage—the person not only had to pay compensation but also lost points on their driver's license. So, don't take chances; if something happens, you need to face it. Reaching out to the car owner proactively is the right thing to do. If you're genuinely in a hurry, at least leave a note or report it to the police to avoid bigger trouble. Remember, following the rules is everyone's responsibility, and being more careful while driving can prevent such incidents.
