Indiana criminal charge
Duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation in Indiana
Duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-26-1-1.2. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 9-26-1-1.2.
What is the penalty for duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Failure to move vehicle off traveled portion of highway — An operator involved in an accident whose vehicle stops in the traveled portion of a highway fails to move it off the traveled portion as soon as safely possible when moving is required (i.e., accident does not involve hazardous materials transport or injury/death/entrapment).; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Leaving the scene of an accident — An operator subject to subsection (a) knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with the duties in section 1.1(a)(2), 1.1(a)(3), or 1.1(a)(4) of the chapter, such as providing information or rendering aid.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Leaving the scene of an accident — An operator subject to subsection (a) knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with the duties in section 1.1(a)(2), 1.1(a)(3), or 1.1(a)(4) of the chapter, such as providing information or rendering aid.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
Applies to current.
How is duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to move vehicle off traveled portion of highway | Class C Infraction | An operator involved in an accident whose vehicle stops in the traveled portion of a highway fails to move it off the traveled portion as soon as safely possible when moving is required (i.e., accident does not involve hazardous materials transport or injury/death/entrapment). | Ind. Code § 9-26-1-1.2(a) |
| Leaving the scene of an accident | Class B Misdemeanor | An operator subject to subsection (a) knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with the duties in section 1.1(a)(2), 1.1(a)(3), or 1.1(a)(4) of the chapter, such as providing information or rendering aid. | Ind. Code § 9-26-1-1.2(b) |
Common questions about duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation in Indiana
Is duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-26-1-1.2.
Failure to move vehicle off traveled portion of highway: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 9-26-1-1.2(a)) · Leaving the scene of an accident: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-26-1-1.2(b))
What are the penalties for duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation in Indiana?
Penalties for duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Infraction up to a Class B Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation?
Duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation is governed by Ind. Code § 9-26-1-1.2 (Duties of driver of motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in traffic obstruction; violation).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.