Is it a problem if I accidentally scratched someone else's car while reversing and then left?
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If you accidentally scratch someone else's car while reversing, even if the accident is minor, it is considered a hit-and-run. According to regulations: After a traffic accident occurs, even if it is just a slight scratch, if you flee the scene afterward, it constitutes a hit-and-run, which may result in a fine and up to 15 days of detention. Additional information: Article 61 of the "Road Traffic Accident Handling Procedures" stipulates that the party involved shall bear full responsibility under any of the following circumstances: 1. Fleeing the scene after a road traffic accident; 2. Intentionally damaging, fabricating the scene, or destroying evidence. To evade legal responsibility, if the party involved abandons the vehicle and flees or hides, and there is evidence proving that other parties are also at fault, the responsibility may be appropriately reduced. However, if there is evidence proving that the fleeing party falls under the second circumstance of the first clause, the responsibility shall not be reduced.
If you accidentally scrape someone else's car while reversing and drive off, there will definitely be consequences. I've seen many people suffer because of this. That time, while backing into a parking space, I scraped a white SUV and drove off without checking, thinking no one would know. But the owner found out it was me through the neighborhood surveillance and reported it to the traffic police. Not only was I fined 500 yuan, but I also got 3 points deducted from my license and had to pay over 2,000 yuan in full repair costs. Later, a friend told me this counts as a hit-and-run—minor cases result in fines and points, while serious ones can lead to legal liability, especially if the other party suffers significant losses or the incident is recorded. I suggest you try to recall the location and, if possible, leave your contact information to apologize and settle the matter. Don't wait until you're tracked down to regret it. Road safety is no small matter—even minor mistakes must be taken seriously to avoid turning small issues into big troubles.
