Bradley Farrell, 42, appeared at Horsham Magistrates' Court on Monday, where he pleaded guilty to charges of failing to stop, assess or take details of property damage.

At 4.05pm on January 23, 2021, Farrell reversing his car from his property in O'Connor Street when his Kia Cerato collided with a Hyundai i30 parked on the nature strip across the road.

A witness in the victim's house at the time said the collision pushed the vehicle one metre from where it was initially parked.

Later that day, Farrell returned to his house, and upon leaving his car, was confronted by the vehicle's owner.

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Farrell reversed out of the driveway, almost hitting a letterbox on the way out.

Police attempted to contact Farrell but were unable until the next day, where he admitted to reversing into the vehicle but provided excuses to police.

Farrell told police that a dog was barking at the victim's address and that the victim's car was parked halfway off the nature strip.

He told the court his drivers' licence was "extremely important" due to work reasons.

Magistrate Tim Walsh said that motorists are required to stop and provide details in the event of an accident, and if there is no one to give details to, go to the nearest police station.

Farrell was fined $600, with no penalty to his licence.

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