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Originally Posted by kenchan
this day and age start recording video as soon as you walk out of the car to record the damage, record the guy who hit you while you hold up your phone so he knows he's being recorded. also record his plate info, insurance info.
if he doesnt want to talk while being recorded just shut it off noting that he doesnt want to talk over the video.
if he's at fault he will admit hitting your car just from being in shock. unless someone was hurt or a pretty major accident i dont call the police and just report to my insurance guy to take care of the rest. been bumped so many times off and on in my dd it's like a frikken routine.  another reason why i have a beater in the first place. |
Great point. Just make sure that you make it clear on the video that he is aware you are recording both video and audio. Some states vary, but it's almost invariably a crime to record someone in either way without their knowledge. If they decline to be recorded, make sure you get them declining to be recorded, although it's not an admission of guilt it makes them look a lot worse should you ever need the tape as backup