I said the same thing to the police officer. He wasn't in the best mood: right afterwards I jokingly asked him "should I call the police?"; he said "yes" to which I replied "but you're already here" and he didn't see the humour. Then I asked "should get your licence and registration?"; he said "yes" and I told him I was joking since I knew everything would be in order at his end. I gave up all humour attempts after that. They then called in the "major traffic collision investigator". When I pointed out to that investigator this was hardly a "major collision" and he was likely better used elsewhere, he said it was SOP to bring him in for any police-equipment-related accidents. A uniformed photographer also came out and took a ton of photos from all angles, all the while with the original police truck sitting with all its lights flashing and people driving/walking by, no doubt wondering what I'd done to require 4 or 5 police vehicles. I've now started the process for my vehicle repairs and expect I'll waste some 5 or 6 hours once all is said and done, so far more than any $175.00 ticket is worth.