Reporting a small bump to the police

[TerrazzoChips]

I came back to my car today to find a small bump/scuff on it. It’ll damage the value of the car and might make it rust more, it doesn’t look expensive to fix (but I don’t know about these things).

a man had waited with photos of a car (which will 100% have had rear sensors) showing their registration and the damage to that car. Apparently she looked round and drove off. It’s clear she’s reversed into me and driven off.

Ive reported it to the police (via 101 mumsnet) and realised she could get an unlimited fine, 5-10 points in her license a ban or 6m in prison. The location it happened in is covered in CCTV so it’ll be an open and shut.

I can’t help feeling a little guilty as my car isn’t majorly damaged. But also why should I have a damaged car or be out of pocket? I wish she’d waited and I’d have happily had her pay at a local garage.

I reported someone who bumped me while stationary at a roundabout as she wasn’t even going to get out of the car. There was no damage to my car, but she was rude and aggressive, and her car was damaged. Checked and her MOT was 3 days out of date, reported her to my insurer and they advised to also report to the police.

The Police will just confirm her details, they won't take any action.

Unless there is evidence like CCTV actually showing her hit your car, your insurance company will find it difficult to make a claim.

Bit the police won't take any proceedings against her for a bumper scuff. She also has 24 hours to report the collision to the police herself. You were not present at the scene for her to exchange details.

So she hasn't "just driven off". At this point she hasn't done anything wrong. Apart from possibly hitting your car, which is unclear from your OP.

You need to report to your insurance company and let them deal with it.

She made her choice when she drove off. I have been hit twice in a car park. The first time I was lucky a kind man waited for me with the details of the car who hit me. The second time, some asshole hit the front of my dh’s brand new car, which was his dream car he has always wanted. The parking space was massive, there was no excuse. It’s cowardly to drive away just to save a few quid on her insurance. I’m glad you have her details.

Where I live (not UK) it's against the law to damage another car or property without calling the police. Penalties are severe if you drive away (and simply swapping insurance details isn't enough - that's part of the process once the police turn up) and you can end up in court.

But it sounds like the UK is still more 'flexible', which isn't helpful inn this case.

I have reported far more serious incidents to the police and they did nothing whatsoever. The idea she could get 6 months in prison is laughable.

Why do you say it would 100% have had rear sensors on it? What sort of car was it?

Just also wondering why that makes a difference- she’d surely have felt it either way?

The police won’t be doing nothing about this. Just tell your insurers and leave them to it.

It’s also an offence in the UK. Where do you live?