How to Deal with Hit-and-Run After Scratching a Car?
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If someone scratches a car and flees, and the incident is recorded by surveillance or witnessed, the victim can report it to the police. If the traffic police identify the perpetrator, it will be considered a hit-and-run, but generally, the driver's license will not be revoked. A traffic hit-and-run refers to the act of a road traffic accident participant driving away or abandoning the vehicle to escape the scene of the accident to avoid legal consequences. For minor scratch incidents, whether it qualifies as a hit-and-run must be determined through investigation by the traffic police department. More details are as follows: 1. Penalties for hit-and-run after an accident: Fleeing after a traffic accident refers to the act of the perpetrator running away to avoid legal consequences after causing an accident. If the hit-and-run does not constitute a crime, a fine of 200-2000 yuan, 12 demerit points, and up to 15 days of detention may be imposed. If the hit-and-run constitutes a crime, criminal responsibility will be pursued, and the driver's license will be revoked for life. 2. Criteria for a traffic accident to constitute a crime: The perpetrator bears primary or more responsibility for the accident, resulting in serious injury to one or more persons or inability to compensate for damages exceeding 300,000 yuan; or causing the death of three or more persons with equal responsibility. Minor scratches typically do not meet these criteria.
