Section
146 of the Road
Transport Act deals with the offence of failing to stop and assist
after an impact causing injury in NSW. Failure to stop and assist another
driver after an accident causing an injury to another person is a serious
offence in NSW.
Which
court deals with this matter?
Offences
contrary to section 146 of the Road Transport Act
are heard & finalised in the Local Court NSW as they are summary offences.
What is
the maximum penalty for a first offence?
For a
first offence, the offence carries a maximum penalty of 30 penalty units and or
18 months’ imprisonment.
What is
the maximum penalty for a second offence?
For a
second offence the offence carries a maximum penalty of 50 penalty units and or
2-year imprisonment.
What
does the Law say in relation to the offence of failing to stop and assist?
Section
146 of the Road Transport Act states:
(1)
A
person is guilty of an offence if—
(a) a vehicle or horse being driven or
ridden by the person on a road is
involved in an impact occasioning the death of, or injury to, another person, and
(b) the person knows, or ought reasonably to know,
that the vehicle or horse has
been involved in an impact occasioning injury to another person, and
(c) the person fails to stop and give any
assistance that may be necessary and that it is in the person’s power to give.
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get the appropriate legal advice which you require prior to going to court.
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*This article correctly reflects the Laws of NSW as at 7th March 2023.
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