When Police Reports Are Required
A police report is typically required when:
• Anyone is injured
• Total damage exceeds state threshold (often $1,000-$2,500)
• The rental agreement requires it
• Insurance companies request it
• Criminal activity is involved (DUI, hit-and-run)
• Anyone is injured
• Total damage exceeds state threshold (often $1,000-$2,500)
• The rental agreement requires it
• Insurance companies request it
• Criminal activity is involved (DUI, hit-and-run)
Why Police Reports Matter
Reports are valuable because:
• They document what happened
• They identify the at-fault party
• They record witness statements
• They support insurance claims
• They can be used in court
• Rental companies often require them
• They document what happened
• They identify the at-fault party
• They record witness statements
• They support insurance claims
• They can be used in court
• Rental companies often require them
Getting a Police Report
To obtain a report:
• Call police at the scene if injuries or significant damage
• Get the report number from officers
• Request a copy from the police department
• Some jurisdictions allow online access
• Reports may take days to weeks to be available
• Call police at the scene if injuries or significant damage
• Get the report number from officers
• Request a copy from the police department
• Some jurisdictions allow online access
• Reports may take days to weeks to be available