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fasulo_ t1_iwqrg35 wrote

Yes it’s a joke, but it’s also to keep the fact that a council person who committed a felony hit and run has still not been served equal justice under the law. I didn’t mean to offend you and I am sorry that you’ve been hurt. It also upsets me that someone who does this doesn’t face any repercussions.

When justice is served equally, and people in power can’t get away with this kind of vehicular negligence, all of our streets will be safer. Perhaps if there was a culture of accountability, you would never have had to post this photo.

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fasulo_ t1_is8s880 wrote

You must be an idiot or a shill, so I won’t editorialize.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident in New Jersey (39:4-129 & 2C:12-1.1)

Drivers involved in an auto accident are required by New Jersey law to stop and exchange personal and insurance information. In addition, in cases involving injuries, a driver must attempt to render aid to those who need it. However, some drivers are so shocked and scared by the circumstances of the accident that they panic and flee instead.

The penalties for leaving the scene of an accident in NJ can include fines of $200 to as much as $15,000, plus a suspended license and prison sentence of up to 5 years.

Moreover, New Jersey prosecutes leaving the scene of an accident under two distinct statutes: one as a traffic violation and one as a criminal act. A person who flees an accident in which people are injured or killed can be charged with both.

Penalties for Leaving the Scene of an Accident in NJ (Injuries or Death)

When a person leaves the scene of an accident in which one or more persons are hurt or killed, the penalties increase significantly. In addition, the person will be charged with both the traffic offense (39:4-129) and the criminal offense (2C:12-1.1). These penalties are as follows.

Jail/Prison: Conviction for the traffic violation carries a sentence of up to 180 days. The criminal charge is a third-degree indictable offense (felony) that carries a prison sentence of 3 to 5 years. License Suspension: For accidents with injuries or fatalities, leaving the scene means a one-year suspension. Fines: Under the traffic violation, the fine for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death is between $2,500 to $5,000. The criminal offense carries a fine of up to $15,000. Surcharge: Due to the number of points assigned to the traffic offense for a hit-and-run with injuries, drivers can expect to pay a surcharge of at least $600, in addition to the fines. Points: New Jersey assigns 8 points for leaving the scene of an accident in which someone is hurt or killed under the traffic offense statute.

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