Georgia car accident: when you must call the police

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A short explainer on Georgia's crash reporting law, the $500 damage threshold, who to call inside and outside city limits, and why a late report can cost uninsured motorist coverage.

This short video is a summary of our explainer How Soon Do You Have to Report a Car Accident in Georgia? Police, Insurer and the $500 Rule, which covers the details, the steps to take, and how auto insurance typically handles it.

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Minor car accident in Georgia? Do you have to call the police? Georgia law says report it right away if anyone is hurt or the damage looks like $500 or more. Call local police inside a city, or the sheriff or State Patrol outside one. Tell your insurer promptly too. After a hit and run, a late police report can cost you uninsured motorist coverage. Report fast and keep the report number. Compare free quotes at autoinsurancebundle.pro.

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