According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-894.
“Duty of driver to stop, etc., in event of accident involving injury or death or damage to attended property; penalty.”
- If any driver happens to get in an accident where an individual gets killed or hurt, or if the attended property or unattended vehicle gets dented or damaged, the driver must not flee from the accident scene. The state of Virginia requires the driver to stay at the accident scene while making sure that the ongoing traffic is not obstructed. The driver is bound to state their name, vehicle registration number driver’s license number, address, to the required law-enforcement authorities, or to the individual who was struck. If the victim requires immediate medical treatment, the driver is liable to assist them in taking to the hospital.
- In the case, if the driver himself has suffered from bodily injuries from the accident, the driver is allowed to report to the required law-enforcement authorities or the State Police until gets recovered from his sustained injuries. As soon as the driver recovers and is well enough, it is his responsibility to report to the authorities to trace the victim, or the bystander who has been struck, or the driver.
- Anyone found in violation of any clause of this law will be deemed guilty of:
- Class 5 misdemeanor: If the accident results in physical injuries or even death of the victim, or if the property damage estimates to more than $1000.
- Class 1 felony: If the result of the accident ends in the property damage estimates to less than $1000.
What will be the Penalty Sentenced for the Alexandria – Virginian Driver of Hit and Run Charge?
- For Unattended Property Damage Less Than $250: If the projected amount of damage of an unattended property is estimated to be of less than $250, the Alexandria driver will be sentenced to pay fine of maximum $250. Not only that, but 3 demerit points will be shown in the driver’s Virginia driving record. These stated penalties are a Class 4 Misdemeanor for those found in this situation.
- For Unattended Property Damage More Than $250: If the projected amount of damage of an unattended property is estimated to be of more than $250, the Alexandria driver will be sentenced to pay fine of maximum $2,500 and serve jail time of a maximum period of 12 months. In addition, 3 demerit points will be shown in the driver’s Virginia driving record. These stated penalties are a Class 1 Misdemeanor for those found in this situation.
- For Unattended Property Damage More Than $500: If the projected amount of property of an unattended property is estimated to be of more than $500, the Alexandria driver will be sentenced to pay fine of maximum $2,500. Along with that, their license will be held under suspension for a period of no more than 6 months. They will also be sentenced to serve jail time for a period of no more than 12 months. The Department of Motor Vehicles of Alexandria – Virginia will add 4 demerit points to the offender’s driving record. These stated penalties are a Class 1 Misdemeanor for those found in this situation.
- For Attended Property Damage Less Than $1000: If the projected amount of property of an attended property is estimated to be of less than $1000, the Alexandria driver will be sentenced to pay a fine of $2,500, along with serving 12 months as jail time. In addition, relevant the law enforcement officers will hold the driver’s license under suspension for 6 months. An addition of 4 demerit points will be placed on the offender’s driving record. These stated penalties are a Class 1 Misdemeanor for those found in this situation.
- For Attended Property Damage More Than $1,000: The accused driver will be placed the penalty of paying $2,500 as fine, serving a maximum period of 10 years as jail time, and having their driving license held under suspension for a year. Not only that, an additional 6 demerit points will be held in their driving record. These stated penalties are a Class 5 Felony for those found in this situation.