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Failing to Stop at the Scene of An Accident
Failing to Stop after an accident
This is a very serious allegation. The penalties if you are found guilty of failing to stop at the scene of an accident can be severe and include the option of sending you to prison. The penalties include:-
A fine of up to £5,000
5 - 10 points
A potential driving ban
A prison sentence of up to 6 months
Defences such as you not being aware that there was an accident are potentially available. We offer a free, no obligation chat about how we can help you.
Failing to Report an Accident
If damage has been caused to another person or another person's property, you must stop and provide your full details to the injured party or the owner of the damaged property. You must give them your name and address and the name and address of the owner of the vehicle you were using, if it is not your vehicle.
In the case of a person suffering injury you also have an obligation to report the matter to the Police "as soon as reasonably practicable" but in any event, within 24 hours.
If for any reason the driver of a vehicle does not give his name and address above, he must report the accident to a constable or in person at a police station as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within 24 hours of the incident. Failing to do so is an offence the penalties for which can be very serious.
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