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What is the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident in Oregon? Under Oregon’s hit and run laws sections 811.700 through to 811.717, leaving the scene of a traffic collision that results in property damage is a misdemeanor. If anyone dies or suffers an injury, the charges escalate into a felony. In addition, prosecutors … Read more
What is the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident in Oklahoma? Section 47 OS 10-102.1. “Oklahoma hit and run laws” states that if you are involved in a traffic collision resulting in death or injury, leaving the scene without fulfilling the conditions below is a felony punishable by not less than 10 days … Read more
Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage in Ohio is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail, a maximum fine of $500, and license suspension. In addition, if the victim dies or suffers a serious injury, any driver who flees the scene is guilty of a felony. Quick take: Leaving … Read more
Last verified: January 2026 Table of Contents Quick Summary North Dakota Hit and Run Statutes Explained When Hit and Run Is a Misdemeanor When Hit and Run Is a Felony Penalties for Leaving the Scene North Dakota Crash Statistics What to Do After an Accident How Fault Is Determined Statute of Limitations Possible Defenses Frequently … Read more
Last verified: January 2026 Table of Contents Quick Summary North Carolina Statute 20-166 Explained When Hit and Run Is a Misdemeanor When Hit and Run Is a Felony Penalties for Leaving the Scene North Carolina Crash Statistics Notable Hit and Run Cases What to Do After an Accident How Fault Is Determined Statute of Limitations … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 600 governing leaving the scene of an incident without reporting. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run Felony Hit and Run Penalties and Sentencing New York Crash Statistics … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current New Mexico Statutes NMSA 66-7-201 through 66-7-206 governing hit and run offenses. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run Felony Hit and Run Penalties and Sentencing New Mexico Crash Statistics Notable Cases Civil Liability and … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current New Jersey Statutes NJSA 39:4-129 and 2C:12-1.1 governing hit and run offenses. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run Felony Hit and Run Penalties and Sentencing New Jersey Crash Statistics Notable Cases Civil Liability and … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 484E governing hit and run offenses. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run in Nevada Felony Hit and Run in Nevada Penalties and Sentencing Nevada Hit and Run Statistics Notable Cases … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current New Hampshire RSA Chapter 264 governing accidents and financial responsibility. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run Felony Hit and Run Penalties and Sentencing New Hampshire Crash Statistics Notable Cases Civil Liability and Fault Possible … Read more