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What is Georgia's hit-and-run law?
What kind of punishment can you face for a hit and run in Georgia? I haven’t gone to court yet, but I was charged for hitting a car and driving away recently.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear that you were in an accident! Here’s what you should know about
Georgia
’s hit-and-run law:- If you just hit an unattended car, then you will be charged with a misdemeanor and face a fine of up to $1,000, spend up to 12 months in jail, or both.
- If the hit and run resulted in the injury or death of another person, then you will face a felony charge, one to five years in jail, and license suspension.
With a serious mark like this on your record, your car insurance rates are likely to skyrocket, as well. But the
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