12.8 - Collisions

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Is this a new law or a change to a current law: Completely revised.

What law do you wish to change/add: Law 12.8, Collisions.

Why should this change/addition be made:

12.8 Collisions
Drivers involved in a collision with any person or object must stop at the scene of the incident and inform the police of the incident.



Infraction - liable to $2,000 maximum fine.

12.8 Hit and Run
The act of hitting another occupied or unoccupied vehicle, person or property, where potential harm to life was seen or implied. Then dismissing the responsibility to assist or stop at the scene to aid and inform emergency services of the incident in which occurred. The person responsible for Car Collisions would be responsible to pay for such damage caused, if requested by other parties. Furthermore; Individuals may only be imprisoned if involved individuals actually were harmed, and the driver chose to drop the staying on scene responsibility he has.


Misdemeanor - liable to $2,500 maximum fine and 3 years maximum imprisonment.

What is the aim of this change/addition: To force individuals involved in a traffic collision to stay on scene until it is properly investigated by Law Enforcement officers. It will push people to follow traffic laws.

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+support this law would make sense as there is no such law in paralake that would cover hit and run.
 
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