Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 46.2, Motor Vehicles

Va. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 46.2-371: Driver to give immediate notice of certain accidents

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Drivers involved in accidents causing injury or death must immediately notify law enforcement. Willfully failing to report constitutes a Class 4 misdemeanor.

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