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If you are involved in a road traffic collision, you must stop at the scene of the accident and exchange your personal details with the other party involved. This is a legal requirement.
Failure to do this, you will commit the offence of failing to stop or report an accident. An accident should be reported to the police within 24 hours so that it could be documented.
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Penalties;
As well as a financial penalty, your driving licence will be endorsed with between 5 – 10 penalty points. New drivers may have their licence revoked if 6 or more penalty points have been accumulated within the first two years of driving.
Defences;
Possible defences include if you can satisfy the court that you were unaware that an accident had occurred. If you stopped after the accident and waited a reasonable time this is also a defence.
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If you have been accused of failing to stop / provide, you should get expert legal advice as soon as possible. We can offer you advice on your specific circumstances and other options which may be available to you. Contact us on 03300 536 786 to speak to a motoring expert.
If you are arrested and taken to a police station, this can be a very frightening and overwhelming experience, if you are unaware of the procedures and protocols.
The decisions you make at the police station can be crucial and detrimental to your future. It is imperative that you request for Tyler Hoffman Solicitors at the first available opportunity so we can further protect your position from the point of initiation.