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The law in New York regarding Leaving the Scene of an Accident - VTL 600-1a - says that a person involved in an automobile accident where damage has been caused may not leave the scene of the accident without first sharing his personal details such as license and insurance information.
If a person is convicted of a hit and run charge in New York, he may be punished by fine up $250 and/or imprisonment of up to fifteen days. In addition the New York Department of Motor Vehicles will tack 3 points on his driving record.
There is very important twist here: if you hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) and are convicted of violating VTL 600-1a, the CDL will be revoked for one year. Regular license holders only accrue 3 points without any loss of license.
The result is that a CDL driver convicted of leaving the scene of an accident is punished by having his driving privileges revoked so he cannot drive. For holders of a CDL, especially those who drive for a living, this punishment can be crippling.
A revocation is more severe than a suspension because
- You have to reapply for license including all fees
- You do not possess a right of reinstatement, i.e. DMV may deny you a license if it deems appropriate.
A mere driver suspension means that your license is automatically reinstated after the term of suspension is finished. Either way, get caught driving on a suspended license or a revoked license, and you are looking at Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, a crime.
If you have received a ticket for Leaving the Scene Of An Accident in New York (VTL 600-1a), you require expert and aggressive legal defense to avoid license revocation and points. The Rosenblum Law Firm has expert attorneys that will examine every detail to minimize your accumulation of fines, points and loss of driving privileges.
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