Can I refuse to give my car insurance details?
Failing To Stop And Give Particulars After An Accident. In NSW, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and give personal details to another driver involved in the crash, any person injured, or the owner of damaged property as a result of the accident is an offence.
Do you legally have to give your details if you crash into a car?
When you’re involved in a car accident you’re obliged to give your name and address to anyone else involved. You should stop and give your details if you crash into something on or near the road even if there aren’t any other people involved.
Is it illegal to not give your details after an accident?
If nobody has been injured as a result of the accident, there’s no legal requirement to provide details of your car insurance, but it might speed up the claims process if you exchange insurance company details and policy numbers.
What happens if a driver refuses to give insurance details?
If a driver refuses to or fails to provide their required particulars (such as name, address and details of the vehicle owner) you can call the police. Police will attend the scene in these circumstances even if it is not a major road accident.
What happens if you have an accident and it’s not your fault?
If you were involved in an accident where you weren’t at fault, you shouldn’t have to pay for the damage, though there’s a couple exceptions. With car insurance, whoever is deemed responsible for the accident usually needs to pick up the bill.
Who is at fault hit from behind?
Generally speaking, under California law, if someone hits you from behind, the accident is virtually always that driver’s fault, regardless of the reason you stopped. A basic rule of the road requires that a driver be able to stop safely if a vehicle stops ahead of the driver.
What happens if you give a car to a friend?
Warnings If the car is worth more than $12,000, some states will charge you–not the recipient–a gift tax. You do not get a tax deduction for donating a car to a friend. Once you have released ownership of the vehicle, your friend is responsible for registering the car in her name. The title of the car must be in your name.
Is it okay to ask a friend for a ride?
Once in a while it’s fine to ask for a ride, but please don’t assume that I can always give you a ride. Don’t assume we’re going to have a deep conversation in the car. When we do ride together, I hope you’re not offended if we sit in silence sometimes. We can enjoy each other’s presence without small talk.
Can you sell a car on behalf of a friend?
Yes, you can. However, if you are selling a car on behalf of a relative or friend, we require that you also obtain a letter of authorization (i.e. Power of Attorney) from the registered owner of the vehicle. Payment and transaction details must match the owner’s name on the vehicle’s title.
How to not treat your friends with cars?
Please don’t assume that we will use my car. The wear and tear of a long trip on a car is something I may not want to risk for the trip. Perhaps offer to rent a car for the trip and split the driving. Believe me, being equal partners for the responsibility of a car will make for less tension on the trip.