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The maximum sentence for both these offences is six months imprisonment and a £5,000 fine. Magistrates may disqualify for any period. They may also insist a driving test has been passed.
The Magistrates may choose not to disqualify but then they have to endorse your licence with five to ten penalty points unless there are very special reasons.
An offence is committed if an accident has occurred and the driver fails to stop at the scene of the accident or did not provide their details upon being required to give these.
An offence is committed if an accident has occurred and the driver has not stopped to exchange details and then fails to report the accident to the police as soon as is reasonably practicable or within 24 hours.
If you face such an allegation seek our immediate legal advice. There are a number of possible defences which can be presented so speak to us as soon as possible for free.
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