Question for the LEO"S here?

[mstng86]

Yes MSTNG86, this was in Burleson. lol

Well I was going to ask.

[Treasure Chest]

I'm also thinking it's illegal to leave an abandoned vehicle in a ditch.

still not as bad as a DWI

It's not considered abandoned for 24-48 hours, depending on the circumstances.

[SSMAN]

Sounds like he made at least one smart decision by running away. The last thing any one wants is the State fucking them in the ass for the rest of their life over a DWI where only your own car was damaged.

I know a guy (quite a bit younger than me) that wrecked his Mustang into a guard rail on a corner. Smashed his car up pretty good. But he decided to drive it anyway. Picture this. Car is smashed as shit at 2:00 am in the morning, the guy had been drinking and he is driving down the road with his head hanging out the window because he can't see out the windshield because it is smashed.

Apparently the cop saw this, but cause he got a DWI. All he had to do was drive it out of the road, bail and go home till the next day.

[SSMAN]

Well I was going to ask.

Don't I know it.

[03trubluGT]

Are there any laws against fleeing the scene of a one vehicle accident that doesn't damage anyone's property?

Yes.

Sec. 550.022. ACCIDENT INVOLVING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
(a) Except as provided by Subsection
(b), the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person shall1) immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to the scene of the accident without obstructing traffic more than is necessary;(2) immediately return to the scene of the accident if the vehicle is not stopped at the scene of the accident; and(3) remain at the scene of the accident until the operator complies with the requirements of Section 550.023.(b) If an accident occurs on a main lane, ramp, shoulder, median, or adjacent area of a freeway in a metropolitan area and each vehicle involved can be normally and safely driven, each operator shall move the operator's vehicle as soon as possible to a designated accident investigation site, if available, a location on the frontage road, the nearest suitable cross street, or other suitable location to complete the requirements of Section 550.023 and minimize interference with freeway traffic.
(c) A person commits an offense if the person does not stop or does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (a). An offense under this subsection is1) a Class C misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles is less than $200; or(2) a Class B misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles is $200 or more.(c-1) A person commits an offense if the person does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (b). An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.(d) In this section, a vehicle can be normally and safely driven only if the vehicle1) does not require towing; and(2) can be operated under its own power and in its usual manner, without additional damage or hazard to the vehicle, other traffic, or the roadway.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1066, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.


Even if you damage your own vehicle, it still meets this statute.

[Pro88LX]

Even if you damage your own vehicle, it still meets this statute.

if it doesnt require towing, and can operate under its own power.

[Treasure Chest]

So, if I hit a deer on a backroad, and have any sort of damage to my vehicle, I'm obligated to call the police?

[03trubluGT]

if it doesnt require towing, and can operate under its own power.

Yes.

Sec. 550.022. ACCIDENT INVOLVING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
(a) Except as provided by Subsection
(b), the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person shall1) immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to the scene of the accident without obstructing traffic more than is necessary;(2) immediately return to the scene of the accident if the vehicle is not stopped at the scene of the accident; and(3) remain at the scene of the accident until the operator complies with the requirements of Section 550.023.(b) If an accident occurs on a main lane, ramp, shoulder, median, or adjacent area of a freeway in a metropolitan area and each vehicle involved can be normally and safely driven, each operator shall move the operator's vehicle as soon as possible to a designated accident investigation site, if available, a location on the frontage road, the nearest suitable cross street, or other suitable location to complete the requirements of Section 550.023 and minimize interference with freeway traffic.
(c) A person commits an offense if the person does not stop or does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (a). An offense under this subsection is1) a Class C misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles is less than $200; or(2) a Class B misdemeanor, if the damage to all vehicles is $200 or more.(c-1) A person commits an offense if the person does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (b). An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.(d) In this section, a vehicle can be normally and safely driven only if the vehicle1) does not require towing; and(2) can be operated under its own power and in its usual manner, without additional damage or hazard to the vehicle, other traffic, or the roadway.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1066, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.


Even if you damage your own vehicle, it still meets this statute.

If your vehicle as ANY damage, it is an offense.

[03trubluGT]

So, if I hit a deer on a backroad, and have any sort of damage to my vehicle, I'm obligated to call the police?

Technically, yes.

[4eyedwillie]

If thats the case then how are the local deptments getting away with telling people to just exchange information when there is only alittle damage during bad weather? Thats when there are two people. They really could care less with one person during a storm. I think it could be argued easily that oh I just went to get help getting it home and didn't get back till today.

[03trubluGT]

If thats the case then how are the local deptments getting away with telling people to just exchange information when there is only alittle damage during bad weather? Thats when there are two people. They really could care less with one person during a storm. I think it could be argued easily that oh I just went to get help getting it home and didn't get back till today.

Because you have fulfilled the notification requirement.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Technically, yes.

except when you do, they'll tell you that it's a civil matter and to deal with it yourself and get your vehicle off out of the roadway.

[03trubluGT]

except when you do, they'll tell you that it's a civil matter and to deal with it yourself and get your vehicle off out of the roadway.

Hey, don't arm bar the messanger......

[bcoop]

A smart drunk would leave the car there, go home, and report it stolen. "Yes, officer. My ex wife had the spare set of keys."


I got you good you bitch!

[03trubluGT]

A smart drunk would leave the car there, go home, and report it stolen. "Yes, officer. My ex wife had the spare set of keys."


I got you good you bitch!

LMAO! You have no idea how often that is done!