Which statement is true regarding mishap reporting for vehicle damage?

• A. A Mishap Report Is Required Whenever Damage Occurs
• B. Only Incidents With Injuries Require A Report
• C. A Mishap Report Is Filed When Damage Exceeds The Threshold
• D. No Mishap Reports Are Required For Government Vehicles

Answer: (C)

Mishap reporting for vehicle damage is based on a threshold. A Mishap Report is filed when the damage to a government or Coast Guard vehicle meets or exceeds a defined dollar threshold. This keeps the process focused on significant losses and safety concerns rather than formalizing every minor dent. If the damage exceeds the threshold, you prepare the Mishap Report with details such as when and where it happened, vehicle identifiers, the extent of damage, any injuries, contributing factors, and estimated repair costs. If the damage stays below the threshold, a formal Mishap Report isn’t required, though routine maintenance requests or lighter documentation may apply. While injuries can trigger separate reporting in some policies, the vehicle-damage reporting rule highlighted here centers on the threshold criterion.