What happens if you fail to stop for the police?

A client had been accused of failing to stop following an accident. She had been interviewed by police after a partial trace of her registration had been given by another party to the accident. The defendant vehemently denied being involved in any accident and had been told that if convicted she would be dismissed from her employment.

What happens if you fail to stop in a traffic accident?

If you are in a road traffic accident and you fail to stop in order to exchange details or report it, the police may wish to interview you as a suspect and you can be prosecuted. Equally, if you receive a speeding ticket or notice of intended prosecution (NIP) it is likely you will receive a court summons if you fail to identify the driver.

When to stop or give details to the police?

If an accident has resulted in injury, or damage is caused to another vehicle or property, the driver should stop and make reasonable endeavours to ensure that details are exchanged with the other driver or owner of the property.

Do you have to stop if police car is flashing?

If an unmarked police car contains a police constable who is in uniform then you must stop. But if an unmarked car is flashing for you to pull over, do not pull over unless you are certain it is the police. Do I have to give out my address after an accident?

What is the fine for failing to stop for a police officer?

The driver of a motor vehicle, when signaled or requested to stop by a police officer who is readily identifiable as such, shall immediately come to a safe stop. Anybody who fails to stop can be convicted of the offence and be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000,…

What happens if you don’t stop a police car?

If you’re on your own and it’s night time, I’m sure you could argue that you didn’t believe it was a genuine police car / police officers, so didn’t stop as you feared for your safety. In which case you’d probably have to call in at the police station to explain the situation instead, rather than just buggering off home…

What can happen to you for failing to stop?

(RTA s163). Though I suppose in theory the courts could impose a ban under the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act – they can do this for any offence. SS2. For simple failure to stop maximum £1000 fine. No endorsement or ban – see http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/53/schedu… (RTA s163).

When does a police officer ask you to stop?

A police officer, in the lawful execution of their duties and responsibilities, may require the driver of a motor vehicle to stop. The driver of a motor vehicle, when signaled or requested to stop by a police officer who is readily identifiable as such, shall immediately come to a safe stop.