Drivers have a legal duty to stop at the scene of an accident, which has caused damage or personal injury and must also exchange details with the other driver or persons involved. If for any reason you cannot or do not exchange details, you must report the accident to the Police as soon as practicable and certainly within 24 hours. If a driver fails to fulfil these obligations, they will be committing an offence under Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and be at risk of being prosecuted.
Failing to stop and failure to report an accident and the penalties can be significant including:
If you are investigated for leaving the scene of an accident and it is found that you were driving without insurance or may have been impaired through drink or drugs, these are aggravating circumstances and the penalties can be increased. You may have a defence available or a special reasons argument and speaking with one of our specialist team now to obtain expert advice immediately will ensure the best possible outcome.
If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with failure to stop after an accident or failure to report, you need to speak to a legal representative as quickly as possible. With a wealth of experience in defending motoring offences, our experts provide no-nonsense, practical advice. Call us to speak with one of our road traffic defence solicitors now at 0161 930 5151 or email crimeandregulatoryteam@gorvins.com
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Causing death by dangerous driving is arguably the most serious of motoring offences.
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving is a very serious offence and can be upsetting for everyone involved.
Dangerous driving is one of the most serious motoring offences in UK law.
If you accumulate 12 or more penalty points within 3 years, the court should impose an obligatory disqualification.
Drink Driving, also known as ‘Driving over the legal limit’ is a serious offence.
If you are charged with an offence of this nature, it is important you seek specialist advice
Drivers are often charged with an offence of this nature following a road traffic accident
It is illegal to drive a vehicle on a road or public place without at least 3rd party insurance.
If you have been charged, contact us now and speak to one of our experienced road traffic defence lawyers
A notice of intended prosecution will usually be served on the registered keeper of the vehicle
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