There are various types of hit and run charges that people can face for a driver or a passenger leaving the scene of an accident in Virginia. A passenger who did not report the accident caused by the driver in this instance is punishable by up to 5 years in prison with a class 6 felony, same as the driver.

Leaving the scene of an accident is considered a criminal offence that can result in a penalty point endorsement, an unlimited fine, disqualification from driving or even imprisonment. This process often enables the police to identify, locate and arrest the suspect for leaving the scene of the accident.

In NSW, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and give personal details to another driver involved in the crash, any person injured, or the owner of damaged property as a result of the accident is an offence. The maximum penalty for this offence is a fine of 20 penalty units.

A hit and run accident is when a person collides with a person or another car (parked or in motion) and flees the accident scene. Leaving the scene is considered a criminal offense. Depending on the state, a hit and run may be a misdemeanor or felony punishable by fines, jail time, license points or all of these.

Virginia Is An ‘At-Fault’ Car Accident State Virginia is not a ‘no-fault’ state for auto accidents. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, the party deemed ‘at-fault’ for a car crash is legally liable for the resulting damages. In most cases, the at-fault party will be a driver.

In California, it can be a misdemeanor or a felony to leave the scene of an accident without exchanging information with the other party or parties involved. A hit and run can result in a misdemeanor if the crash only resulted in property damage.