Leaving the Scene of an Accident Penalties
39:4-129. Action in case of accident [Leaving the scene]2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817 http://www.njlaws.com/careless_reckless_driving.htm
Leaving the Scene of an Accident Penalties
39:4-129. Action in case of accident [Leaving the scene]
if injury- loss of dl for one year minimum
if property damage- (b) The driver of any vehicle knowingly involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle, including his own vehicle, or
other property which is attended by any person shall immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto
as possible, but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the
requirements of subsection (c) of this section. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any
person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $400, or be imprisoned for a period of not more
than 30 days, or both, for the first offense, and for a subsequent offense, shall be fined not less than $400 nor more than $600, or be
imprisoned for a period of not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days or both.
In addition, a person who violates this subsection shall, for a first offense, forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle in this State for a
period of six months from the date of conviction, and for a period of one year from the date of conviction for any subsequent offense.
