Duped by Uninsured Drivers
Have you ever had a car accident? If so, you know how nerve wracking even the mildest fender bender can be. While your gathering your bearings, remember to take a photo of the other party's license plate right away. Use your cell phone camera, whatever, but do this even before you exchange information.
Taking the photo does two important things: first, it shows the other party you're no idiot and reduces the likelihood they might lie about their identity, if they're so inclined. Second, if they do go ahead and pull bull with you anyway, your photo of the plate gives the investigator a lot more to work with than the fake insurance card or ID they gave you to copy down.
Remember, police don't usually respond to the scene unless there are injuries or the vehicles are unable to move out of traffic. If the other driver is being hinky with you, you may need to inform the dispatcher you think you are injured or your vehicle is disabled, if you catch my drift.
Of course, there's a chance they are driving a stolen car in which the plate photo won't help you anyway. But at least give yourself a fighting chance and snap the shot.
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