Leaving the Scene of an Accident

An allegation of leaving the scene of an accident is serious. At the minimum, it is a costly traffic ticket and at the maximum it is a felony. The level of the charges mostly depends on the type of damage and the extent of the damage. Leaving the scene of an accident is divided into three basic categories. Below are some notes for each category. For more detailed information you can click and visit the page dedicated to the violation.

1. Where the accident resulted solely in property damage
   
   • Any damage is included, even minimal.
   • Fault is not relevant.
   • Damage to your own car is not included.
   • Damage to a guardrail or a tree is included.
   • Your car must have been in the accident. Being at fault or in the vicinity does not mean you have to stop.
2. Where the accident resulted in the injury to an animal
   
   • Only involves specific animals.
   • Fault is not relevant.
   • Your car must have been in the accident. Being at fault or in the vicinity does not mean you have to stop.
3. Where the accident resulted in injury to a person.
   
   • Any injury even minimal.
   • Fault is not relevant.
   • Your car must have been in the accident. Being at fault or in the vicinity does not mean you have to stop.