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Hit and Run Accident Penalties in Virginia
April 10, 2017 by Jean Humbrecht
Hit and Run Accident Penalties in Virginia Can Include up to 10 Years in Prison
A Hit and Run in Virginia is charged when a driver leaves the scene of a car accident without making a report. A Virginia Hit and Run is a crime and can be a misdemeanor or a felony. Hit and Run accident penalties in Virginia are serious and can include up to 10 years in prison.
Virginia Hit and Run Charge
Drivers in Virginia are required to stop and exchange information with each other any time they are involved in a car accident. If a driver cannot locate a property owner, he must leave a note with his contact information (including his name and address), his driver’s license number and vehicle registration information, a description of the property damage, the time, date and location of the accident, as well as report the accident to the police.
Hit and Run Accident Penalties in Virginia
Hit and Run accident penalties in Virginia include jail or prison, fines, driver’s license suspension or revocation, and automatic DMV demerit points. A Virginia Hit and Run resulting in less than $250 in damage to unoccupied property is a Class 4 misdemeanor. If the damage exceeded $250, the offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor. A Hit and Run resulting in damage to occupied property is a Class 1 misdemeanor if the damage is less than $1,000 and a Class 5 felony if the damage is more than $1,000. If the Hit and Run results in injury or death, the offense is a Class 5 felony.