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Collision causing minor damage to public property: should I wait to see if I was seen or own up

by Murdo Maguire — last modified 2007-02-05 02:43

Today I accidentally drove my car into a wall in the car park of my local village hall. there isn't much damage to my car but part of the wall has collapsed. A passer -by saw it and commented that I would have to pay for the repair to the wall. Should I just own up and contact the parish council or should I just wait until such time as they contact me?

If anyone has taken down your registration number, the identity of your insurers can be found instantly so it will probably be better for you to report the incident immediately or offer to pay for the damage direct if you do not want your insurers involved.

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