If someone reports me as reckless driving....what will happen?

Question

I was driving at about 5 am and sort of dozed off...needless to say I learned my lesson about that...because I went on the shoulder and hit one of those orange barriers they put up when there's construction on the highways. It completely ripped my mirror off. If someone took down my licence plate number, what would happen if they report it as reckless driving?

Answer 1

Even though the only damage was caused to your vehicle. If someone saw it, and reported your license plate number, you could be charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident. At this point, it's a 50/50 shot.

Answer 2

Here in Ontario you must report any collision where there is over $1000 damage to vehicle, personal injury accidents and/or damage to property (fences,signs, barriers etc).

If you have similar reporting responsibilities in your area then call the police and report the damage asap. I would be apologetic about the delay and explain you didn't know that you had to report right away. I wouldn't recommend telling them that you fell asleep, we call that "careless driving" here and it has a $325 fine and 6 points. If I were you I would probably search your memory a little and maybe you will remember that fox/dog/squirrel/raccoon that was crossing the road.

Answer 3

it would probably also be hit and run. But reckless driving some one would call 911 and an officer would try to find your vehicle. If they cant find you they may put out a want for your vehicle so if an officer in another county or state runs it they have something that says they want to talk to you.

Answer 4

They would have to appear in court and give testimony as to what happened and how they identified you. Of course if you plead guilty this would not happen. I would take a chance by pleading not guilty because the charge might not be correct for what happened and the witness may not show up in court.
Get a lawyer since this kind of charge can have very serious consequences.