If a driver is involved in an accident:

• That driver must give their name, address, driver’s license and registration to the other driver or a police officer at the scene.
  
• The driver must also help to get any necessary medical assistance for any injured person before leaving the accident scene.

• The driver must try to find the owner or leave a name and address in plain view on the damaged vehicle.
  
• The accident must be reported to the police.

Under the law, it is assumed a driver understands he or she was involved in an accident if there are injuries or property damage costing $250 or more.

Penalties:
If the driver is found guilty:
The penalties a driver faces depend upon whether the collision caused any death, injury or property damage, and whether it is the driver’s first or second offense.

If someone was hurt or killed:
First Offense:

• A fine of $500 to $1,000; or
  
• A jail sentence of 180 days; or
  
• Both; and
  
• Loss of driver’s license for 1 year.

• A fine of $1,000 to $2,000; or
  
• A jail sentence of 180 days; or
  
• Both; and
  
• Loss of driver’s license forever.

• A fine of $200 to $400; or
  
• A jail sentence of up to 30 days; or
  
• Both; and
  
• Loss of driver’s license for 6 months.

• A fine of $400 to $600; or
  
• A jail sentence of 30 to 90 days; or
  
• Both; and
  
• Loss of driver’s license for 1 year.

• A fine of $200 to $400; or
  
• A jail sentence of up to 30 days; or
  
• Both; and
  
• Loss of driver’s license for 6 months.

• A fine of $400 to $600; or
  
• A jail sentence of 30 to 90 days; or
  
• Both; and
  
• Loss of driver’s license for 1 year.

Points:

• 2 points if no one was injured
  
• 8 points if someone was injured