Is scratching a car in a parking lot considered an at-fault accident?

Causing damage to another person's vehicle is considered an at-fault accident in the state of Washington regardless of the amount of damage. It is not, however, considered criminal act unless it was a hit and run situation. It would be unlikely to affect one's qualifications in a police job or any other job.     This response is general in nature and is not legal advice. No attorney client relationship is formed by it. Further, the response does not represent the opinions or views of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.