06/17/2026
Did you know that GA Code § 40-6-270 requires that drivers involved in an accident must immediately stop at the scene? A driver is required to provide reasonable assistance and contact emergency medical services for anyone who is injured. They also must give the other driver information such as their name, address, insurance information and registration number.
In Georgia, a person that fails to follow this law could face stiff penalties. A person that flees the scene of an accident that causes a severe injury or death could be charged with a felony. Those penalties include fines of up to $1,000 and jail time for up to five years or more. If there is not a serious injury or death, a driver can still be charged with a misdemeanor. And, hitting an unattended (parked) vehicle without stopping can also be included under Georgia’s hit-and-run law. Any of these charges could be in addition to other potential charges, such as a DUI.
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