How Should Compensation Be Handled When an Electric Vehicle Collides with a Parked Car?
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When an electric bicycle collides with a parked car, if the car is parked in a designated parking space and the electric bicycle is fully at fault, or if the car is illegally parked, then the electric bicycle bears the primary responsibility for the accident. Relevant information includes the following two points: 1. Legal provisions: According to Article 60 of the "Road Traffic Accident Handling Procedures," the traffic management department of the public security organ shall determine the responsibility of the parties based on the role of their actions in causing the accident and the severity of their fault; 2. Determination timeline: The traffic management department of the public security organ shall prepare a road traffic accident determination within ten days from the date of on-site investigation. For hit-and-run cases, the determination shall be made within ten days after the vehicle and driver involved are apprehended. If inspection or appraisal is required, the road traffic accident determination shall be prepared within five days from the date the inspection report or appraisal opinion is finalized.
I've been driving for over a decade, and when that electric bike hit my parked car, I really felt the new rider was too careless. The fault definitely lies with the electric bike rider - my car was stationary. First thing I did was check that no one was hurt; if there were injuries, I'd have called 120. With no injuries, I stayed calm and took photos - full shots of the vehicles' positions and close-ups of all scratches, otherwise it's hard to prove later. Then we exchanged info: names, phone numbers, addresses and insurance policy numbers. I contacted my insurer to report the claim - they sent an assessor and directly covered my repair costs. The repairs might cost around 2,000 yuan, with insurance covering most; if the other party's uninsured, you'd need to pursue compensation or negotiate privately - I recommend going through insurance first for peace of mind. This incident taught me to stay focused when cycling and that roadside parking spots are particularly hazardous. The claims process isn't complicated, but solid evidence is crucial to avoid disputes.
