Wrong name on summons

Call: 0800 046 3066

Home > Failure to Stop and Report an Accident

Failure to Stop and Report an Accident

If you know you have been involved in an accident causing injury to another person or damage to their property, you are under an obligation to stop, and if required by the other person, give your details.

If it is not possible to give your details to the other person, then you must report the accident in person at a police station or to a police officer as soon as possible and certainly within 24 hours.

Even if the incident was not your fault you are still required to report it.

Failing to stop and/or report following an accident are serious offences and this is reflected in the sentences. The offences each carry endorsement of the driver’s licence with between 5-10 penalty points, a period of up to 6 months disqualification, and/or even a custodial sentence of up to 6 months. In addition the court can impose a maximum penalty of up to £5,000.

If you are unaware that an accident occurred, then you may have a defence. Call one of our specialised team of experts on Freephone 0800 0463066, learn more from our transport law blog or continuing reading through our road traffic law website.

© Rothera Dowson 2010. All Rights Reserved.

Home :: Site map :: Accessibility :: Legal :: Contact