Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

Re: police reports for traffic accidents

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No. It is not necessary to report the accident in a parking lot although it may be adviseable. The person who is friendly and admits responsibility today may have a much different viewpoint tomorrow. In fact, he or she may go and file their own report and say that you fled the lot without waiting for the police.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.