If your parked car rolls away and hits another vehicle, what should you do?

• A. Leave a note with your name, phone number, and address and securely attach it to the vehicle or property you hit. Report the collision to the city police.
• B. Call your insurance company and wait for an owner to contact you.
• C. Drive away and report the incident later.
• D. Do nothing and hope the other driver contacts you.

Answer: (A)

Stopping after causing damage to another vehicle is a legal obligation. The right approach is to leave your contact information on the damaged vehicle or property and to report the incident to the local police. This ensures the other party can reach you, creates an official record, and helps with insurance claims and liability. Driving away, waiting for the owner to contact you, or doing nothing can be treated as a hit-and-run and is generally illegal, exposing you to serious consequences. If you can’t locate the owner, still notify the police and then follow up with your insurer.