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 Manassas Can Include up to 10 Years in Prison
Hit and Run Accident Penalties in Manassas
Hit and Run accident penalties in Manassas include jail or prison, fines, driver’s license suspension or revocation, and automatic DMV demerit points. A Manassas 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.