What are the consequences of hitting someone else's car and leaving the scene?

[DelilahAnn]

Hitting someone else's car and leaving the scene is considered a hit-and-run. If the other party reports it to the police, authorities will retrieve information to contact the offending vehicle. The following are the specific consequences: 1. If it does not constitute a crime: According to Article 13 of the "Measures for Quick Handling of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents (Trial)", for hit-and-run cases, the traffic management department of the public security authority will impose a fine on the driver, along with administrative detention of up to 15 days and a 12-point penalty on the driver's license. Additionally, insurance companies are required to increase the insurance premium for the fleeing vehicle the following year. 2. If it constitutes a crime: According to Article 101 of the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", if a serious traffic accident occurs due to violation of road traffic safety laws and regulations, constituting a crime, criminal responsibility shall be pursued, and the traffic management department of the public security authority will revoke the motor vehicle driver's license.