Not every accident happens on the road, sometimes your vehicle may get damaged in a parking lot or when parked on the street. The reason is some people drive recklessly through parking lots because they think the rules of the road don’t apply, or they are on a hurry or because of impaired driving. But a majority of people drive through parking lots properly and by following the rules.

“Non-traffic accidents” such as hitting a parked vehicle, leaving the vehicle at neutral and resulting into a personal/property damage, hitting a pedestrian or an object while parking or reversing, can cause minor to severe damages to a property or to a human also. Its is estimated that an average of 91,000 people are getting injured annually from “non-traffic accidents”, and almost 35% of those injured are non-occupants.

Many people drive through parking lots properly and follow the rules. But some people choose to drive recklessly through parking lots because they think the rules of the road don’t apply. Although the rules of parking lots are not the exact same as regular roads, there are still rules to follow and ignoring those rules can cause serious accidents and injuries.
back-up cameras & backing sensors are one of the best ways to prevent parking lot accidents. If you or your vehicle involved in a parking lot accident, get the police on the scene as soon as possible. Also make sure to inform the property owner (hotels, public/paid parking areas, park and drives, etc.) so you may can get video surveillance footage as well. If the injuries are serious get the medical attention first.

It also recommends to get the details like name, address, insurance details, and contact number of the other driver/pedestrian/passenger who are involved in the accident. Make sure to take a photo/Video of the accident/damage. Once the medical/Police is on scene inform your insurance company as well.

Drive Safe!