Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

An uninsured driver backed out of a parking spot directly into my car causing damage (I was driving down the isle of the parking lot - she hit the read passenger side of my car.)

She told the cop she had insurance and gave a company name. When my insurance company called to verify her coverage (based only on the company name and her information from the police report) they said she hasn't had a policy with them in 2 years.

I plan to take her to small claims court to get my car fixed and pay the legal fees, but my question is this:

Did she also commit a punishable offense by lying to the cop about having insurance?


Asked on 12/02/10, 1:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Yes, she can be charged for filing a false police report or giving false information at an accident. You should contact the police if you want to press charges.

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Answered on 12/07/10, 2:06 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

You can contact the police who may charge her with no insurance and/or false information.

Hopefully you have uninsured motorists coverage as then your own insurer will pay for repairs.

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Answered on 1/10/11, 4:34 pm


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