Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

Felony hit and run legal requirements
Are the legal requirements (for exchange of information..)satisfied in a minor injury hit and run accident if the driver of the car that caused the accident checks on the condition of the occupants of the other vehicle(s) and leaves identification and proof of insurance in before abandoning the vehicle and fleeing the scene?

Asked on 2/04/03, 8:58 pm

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Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

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Re: Felony hit and run legal requirements

Thank you for your posting.

Vehicle Code 16025 covers your question, and states that: (a) Every driver involved in the accident shall, unless rendered incapable, exchange with any other driver or property owner involved in the accident and present at the scene, all of the following information:

(1) Driver's name and current residence address, driver's license number, vehicle identification number, and current residence address of registered owner.

(2) Evidence of financial responsibility, as specified in Section 16020. If the financial responsibility of a person is a form of insurance, then that person shall supply the name and address of the insurance company and the number of the insurance policy.

If you complied, even if the other person is injured, you have defenses to hit and run, that an attorney can present for you.

I hope that this information helps, but if you have other questions, or want more information, or even feel that you need legal representation, please feel free to email me directly at [email protected]. I�m happy to help in any way that I can.

Answered on 2/07/03, 2:29 pm

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