Parking Lot Incident Protocol

Summary

If you hit a car in a parking lot in Texas, you must leave a note with your contact information, even if no damage is visible. Failure to do so can result in legal consequences. Always report such incidents to your insurance company.

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If I leave a note two days after an incident
Hello ****, could you please provide more context about the incident? Also, your location would be helpful to provide accurate information.
Houston texas
Hello ****, thanks for giving your location. Could you please elaborate on the nature of the incident and the type of note you left? It would help me provide more accurate information.
I hit a car in the parking lot but didn’t see damage. I wanted to contact the driver but he had left.
Hello ****, it's important to report such incidents to your insurance company. In Texas:
- You have duty to stop if you have caused damage or injury.
- Leaving a note on the damaged car is required by law.
- Failure to do so can result in a misdemeanor charge.
There was no damage and the car was gone
Hello ****, if there was no visible damage, it's generally not necessary to report the incident. However, it's always recommended to leave a note with your contact information. This is both courteous and legally prudent in Texas.