Lawmaker’s proposal would reverse Philadelphia Police’s fender-bender policy

    A little more than a year ago, police in Philadelphia stopped responding to fender-benders. Since then, motorists in minor accidents and with no injuries have been asked to file reports themselves.

    But State Rep. Angel Cruz says this policy increases the chance of fraud, insurance liability and injury.

    KYW reports Cruz wants to make it mandatory for police to respond to all accidents — something police officials say they’d need more officers for.

    Feed the Feed: Do you think police should respond to even small accidents?

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