Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 46.2, Motor Vehicles
Va. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 46.2-894: Duty of driver to stop, etc., in event of accident involving injury or death or damage to attended property; penalty
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers involved in accidents must stop, report identification to police and other parties, and render reasonable assistance to injured persons. Violations are a Class 5 felony if injury/death or over $1000 damage occurs, or a Class 1 misdemeanor if $1000 or less in property damage.
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