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Is it illegal to leave the scene of an accident if you where not in it but seen it happen upclose?
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Is it illegal to leave the scene of an accident if you where not in it but seen it happen upclose?

the car in the front of mine smashed another car but i left due to family emergencies...the the people were ok though


    




Mike
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yes, you can get in trouble for leaving a scene of an accident. They normally have you right a report of what you saw and whatnot, better hope no one got your plate as you left.


Plop
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If you are the first one to see the accident you must stop and act as a witness. Yes it is illegal.


CIvvy Civ ツ
You risk Loss of License if you fail to stop at the scene of an accident.. Conviction- "Failing to stop at an accident, or to perform any duties imposed by section 97"
Violated number of points: 6 Demerit points (6 points = Loss of license for 6 months)


R. T.
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No, it's not illegal to leave. You can make an effort to report to the police that you are a witness to the accident and could not stop at the time. If they need you to verify due to conflicting stories, you could be valuable to their investigation.


Sami A
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you are fine.


Friendly Stranger..
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I wouldn't worry about it. Its not illegal to leave the scene if you are not directly involved. You did see the accident but you are not involved. Now you do have an alibi but that is besides the point. It is only illegal if you hit another car and leave the scene. That is where it is a hit and run. But you merely witnessed the accident. Besides whenever there is a car accident between two drivers, the police officer does not ask if there were any other witnesses. The only time that happens is when there is an actual crime. But since its an accident involving two drivers then the case is private.


Chili McFreeze
No.


UCANTCME
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It is illegal "NO" can you be sued "YES" and it happens all the time.

You should do the following.........

Immediately and safely pull over to the side of the road.

Turn off your car and turn on your hazard lights.

Check to see if anyone is hurt.

Place flares, cones, or triangles alongside the road to warn approaching motorist.

Contact the police.

Stay at the scene of the accident until the police tell you to leave.

You are a witness and that is very important and someday this might happen to you.


Insightâ„¢
Unless you are directly involved then no





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