Proof of Hit and Run in Manassas
A Hit and Run in Manassas is also known as failing to report an accident. Virginia law requires all drivers involved in any accident, no matter how minor, to stop as close to the scene as possible and provide identifying information. If the driver does not stop and provide this information, he can be charged with a Hit and Run in Manassas. Passengers in a car involved in an accident can also be charged with a Hit and Run in Manassas if they knew the driver did not report the accident and they fail to make a report within 24 hours.
Penalties for Hit and Run in Manassas
The penalties for a Hit and Run in Manassas depend on whether the other vehicle was occupied, the extent of property damage, and whether injury or death resulted from the accident.
A Hit and Run in Manassas Is a Crime
An accident resulting in less than $250 in damage to unoccupied property is a Class 4 misdemeanor, punished with a fine up to $250 and 3 DMV demerit points. If the damage was more than $250, the driver will be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor. This offense is punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, and 3 DMV demerit points. If the accident resulted in more than $500 in property damage, the driver will be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor, punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, 4 DMV demerit points, and up to 6 months of driver’s license suspension. Click here for more information on a Hit and Run in Manassas involving unoccupied property.
An accident involving occupied property resulting in less than $1,000 in damage is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, and 4 DMV demerit points. If the damage exceeded $500, the driver’s license can be suspended for up to 6 months. If the accident resulted in more than $1,000 in property damage, the offender will be charged with a Class 5 felony. This offense is punished with up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $2,500, 6 DMV demerit points, and driver’s license revocation for one year. Click here for more information on a Hit and Run in Manassas involving occupied property.
If the accident resulted in injury or death, the driver will be charged with a Class 5 felony, punished with up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $2,500, 6 DMV demerit points, and driver’s license revocation for one year. Click here for more information on a Hit and Run in Manassas resulting in injury or death.
Passengers who fail to report a Hit and Run will be charged with a misdemeanor if the accident resulted only in property damage and a felony if someone was injured or killed. Click here for more information on passengers charged with failing to report a Hit and Run in Manassas.
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