You've been involved in an incident and damaged some property. What should you do if nobody else is present and your vehicle is still roadworthy?

• A. Leave the scene. Don't report the incident if there are no witnesses
• B. Leave the scene. Don't report the incident if there were no injuries
• C. Stop, then report the incident to the police after 48 hours
• D. Stop, then report the incident to the police within 24 hours

Answer: (D)

Stop and report to the police within 24 hours. When you’re involved in an incident that damages property, you must not leave the scene. Since your vehicle is roadworthy, you can pull over safely and take responsibility by reporting the incident, especially if the other party isn’t present. The law requires you to notify the police within 24 hours if there’s damage, even if there are no injuries. Leaving the scene or reporting after too long isn’t acceptable, and delaying beyond 24 hours can be treated as a hit-and-run.