Is it acceptable to handle a scratch on someone else's car the next day?
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After taking photos to confirm the scene, you can negotiate with the car owner and proceed with compensation the next day. Here are the relevant details: 1. Hit-and-run: If you flee the scene after causing a traffic accident, the traffic management department of the public security organ will revoke your motor vehicle driving license, and you will be permanently barred from obtaining it again. Fleeing the scene of an accident that does not constitute a crime will result in a 12-point deduction; if the hit-and-run constitutes a crime, you will be permanently banned from driving. 2. Vehicle insurance: Vehicle insurance, also known as motor vehicle insurance or auto insurance, refers to a type of commercial insurance that covers liability for personal injury or property damage caused by natural disasters or accidents involving motor vehicles.
Speaking from years of experience as a driver, waiting until the next day to handle a car scratch is really not a good idea. First, legally speaking, such a delay could easily be interpreted as a hit-and-run. If the car owner reports it the next day, you might struggle to explain why you delayed, making the situation worse. I remember once scratching my neighbor's car door—I left a note that same night, and we quickly resolved the compensation issue. But if I had waited until the next day, my neighbor might have thought I fled, leading to bigger misunderstandings. From a safety perspective, taking photos of the damage, contacting the owner or insurance company right away to discuss compensation can prevent conflicts from escalating and reduce psychological stress. After all, mistakes happen while driving—owning up promptly is the right approach. Delaying until the next day only complicates what could be a simple matter.
