Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in property damage of more than $50 points

Your penalties, if convicted, could include up to five years in prison or five years probation and a $5,000 fine. If you leave the scene of an accident that only involved property damage, you may be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor and, if convicted, you could face as many as 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Under Florida law, Leaving the Scene of an Accident is a criminal offense involving a person's unlawful departure from the site of a motor vehicle crash. A conviction can result in misdemeanor or felony penalties, depending on whether the accident resulted in injury or death.

Hit and Run / Fleeing the Scene of an Accident in Florida\n\n A conviction for a leaving the scene of an accident offense that causes any property damage will automatically add 6 points to your driver's license, something that could cause a serious insurance premium increase.

Should one fail to uphold their responsibility to stay on the scene of an accident, they may be charged with a Class F or Class H (depending on the circumstances) felony for having left the scene.