How does the traffic police handle hit-and-run cases?
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In the event of a hit-and-run traffic accident, the traffic management department of the public security organ will revoke the driver's license of the motor vehicle, and the offender will be permanently prohibited from obtaining a driver's license again. Below are specific details regarding hit-and-run traffic accidents: 1. Hit-and-run traffic accidents: If the act does not constitute a crime, the public security organ will impose a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan and may detain the offender for up to 15 days. 2. Serious traffic accidents: If the act constitutes a crime but does not involve fleeing the scene, in addition to being held criminally responsible, the public security organ will revoke the driver's license of the motor vehicle. 3. Hit-and-run serious traffic accidents: If the act constitutes a crime and involves fleeing the scene, in addition to being held criminally responsible, the public security organ will revoke the driver's license of the motor vehicle, and the offender will be permanently prohibited from obtaining a driver's license again.
That day I was driving home when I got rear-ended at an intersection, and the other driver just took off, which made me so angry I was stomping my feet. But as an experienced driver, I knew not to act impulsively: first, I pulled over safely and turned on the hazard lights. Then I immediately called 122 to report the accident, providing the location, the other car's model (I remembered it was a white SUV), the last few digits of the license plate, and a rough description of the direction they fled. After receiving the report, traffic police usually arrive at the scene within 5 minutes to file a case and investigate. They’ll check surveillance footage and look for witnesses—hit-and-run is a serious offense, and if caught, the other driver could face a 12-point deduction, a fine of over 2,000 RMB, and be liable for all repair costs. Last time I dealt with this, the repairs cost 3,000 RMB, but in the end, the other party paid in full and even wrote a written apology. So, if you encounter a hit-and-run, don’t chase recklessly—protecting yourself and gathering evidence is key.
