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Ontario|Criminal LawDriving Offences 779 Failing to remain at the scene of an accident It is an offence under both the federal Criminal Code and the provincial Highway Traffic Act to leave the scene of an accident. The offence of failing to remain at the scene of a motor vehicle accident is committed when a driver who is directly or indirectly involved in an accident fails to remain at the scene of the accident.
The law requires that you remain at the scene of an accident, or that you immediately return to the scene of the accident. You are legally obligated to give your name, address, phone number and insurance information to people who ask for it. The penalties for failing to remain at the scene include a fine of between $200 and $2000, seven demerit points, up to six months in jail, and a suspended license for up to two years.
The offence of failing to remain at the scene of an accident is serious. If you have been charged with this offence, you should contact a lawyer for assistance. You can obtain more information about the offence of failing to remain at the scene of an accident in the Highway Traffic Act section of Legal Line .
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