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What is a Hit and Run in Virginia?
February 18, 2018 by Jean Humbrecht
Have you ever wondered, what is a hit and run in Virginia? A Virginia hit and run is also known as failure to report an accident and is a crime. If you are wondering, what is a hit and run in Virginia, read the post below.
What is a Hit and Run in Virginia?
A Hit and Run in Virginia is Also Known as Failure to Report an Accident
A Virginia hit and run occurs when a driver leaves the scene of an accident without making a report or providing his information. Virginia law requires any driver involved in an accident to provide his name, address, driver’s license number, and vehicle registration number to the other driver or police. If the accident involved unoccupied property, the driver must attempt to locate the property owner or leave a note with this information in addition to his contact information, the date, time and location of the accident, and a description of the damage, as well as report the accident to the police within 24 hours.
A hit and run involving property damage under $1,000 is a misdemeanor. If the accident resulted in more than $1,000 in property damage, injury, or death, the offense is a felony.
For more information on a Virginia hit and run involving unoccupied property, click here. For more information on a Virginia hit and run involving occupied property, click here. For more information on a Virginia hit and run resulting in injury or death, click here.