a friend of mine was driving with no license ans he was side swiped by a car. he sd he left the scene and the other driver
got his friends plate number. the accident was not his fualt but he ran cause he had no license .what might happen?
2006-09-06 07:54:02 · 13 answers · asked by LadyIce 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Cleveland
your friend has committed a felony. he might have gotten in trouble for not having his license, but he is in worse trouble for leaving the scene of the accident. it is possible he could face fines and jail time. sounds like your friend simply made a bad decision while panicked. he needs to be as honest with the authorities as possible. as apologetic as possible and be prepared to act like a man and face the consequences. it is just unethical to leave the scene of an accident. maybe next time, he will react better. he needs a lawyer.
2006-09-06 08:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The accident may not have been his fault, but the fact that he had no license means that he shouldn't have been on the road in the first place. Your friend knew he was breaking the law when he got into the car. A judge will not look very kindly upon this sort of behaviour. No license...no insurance. Thank God no one was killed as my friend was in similar circumstances. Remind your friend that he is lucky not to have been charged with something more serious and encourage him to be a bit more law-abiding in future!
2006-09-06 08:14:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expect the worst. Since he ran, he declared a huge sign of guilt. The other driver has practically gained advantage and may modify the version to suit him. Your friend who owns the car may face financial issues.
Once his plate is traced, the other party's insurance will request his insurance information. If your friend authorized your unlicensed friend to drive, his insurance would raise his premium rates either because they have to pay the claim, or just because he was irresponsible on who he allows to drive.
The other party can argue that since your friend is unlicensed, he has no business being on the road. Since he ran, they might have a difficult time believing what he says.
They can of course try to explain the situaiton, your friend's insurance may believe him, but the penalty is still there. They could also deny coverage depending on the language of his contract.
My best regards.
2006-09-06 08:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by *Ginelle* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving without a licence, first of all, would get you a fine.
Getting in an accident, could get you a bigger fine and a lawsuit.
LEAVING the scene of an accident - in the world of driving, is about the worst thing you can do next to running over children.
If he had a license, they'd take it away. Now he probably won't get one - and he's facing jail time.
2006-09-06 07:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by lucy_shy8000 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Convictions for leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license could be jail time depending if he has priors. Get a lawyer or he is doomed
2006-09-06 07:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jim from the Midwest 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Driving without a license and leaving the scene of an accident are separate crimes and can be prosecuted in court.
2006-09-06 08:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because of the fact she does not have a license or coverage does no longer make her at fault for the twist of fate. in case you knew she became rushing, why did you pull out? in accordance to the police (that's heresay) you have a comparative loss. 9 out of 10 cases you will discover that those are the those that hold attorneys. in accordance on your assertion, she's in charge for no longer donning the minimum coverage, using and not utilising a license and leaving the scene of an twist of fate which she'll maximum in all probability be ticketed for, yet back, in accordance on your assertion, your in all probability going to hold the burden of fault.
2016-09-30 09:55:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if he had stop the charges would be less, but since he fled the seen thats one more charge being added to the list which could make the difference between 5 years in prison and 3 years on probation
2006-09-06 08:03:10 · answer #8 · answered by lepat_staar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other driver won't report it. The other driver could end up with a citation and higher insurance rates himself.
2006-09-08 13:02:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats gonna leave a mark!
2006-09-06 08:00:20 · answer #10 · answered by shannonlee05@sbcglobal.net 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋