North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles
N.C.G.S. (Motor Vehicles) § 20-166.2: Duty of passenger to remain at the scene of an accident
What this law says, in plain English
Passengers must remain at accident scenes until law enforcement completes investigation or authorizes departure, unless staying creates safety risk. Willful violation is a Class H felony for certain accidents or Class 1 misdemeanor for reportable accidents.
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