Failure to remain at scene of accident

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Hello, last night I crashed my car. I was away from the scene when the Gardaí arrived. I returned to the scene as the recovery truck arrived. I was told that I would be charged with the above offence. What possible penalty could I expect?
Also I wasn't breathalyzed which I thought was bizarre. I was free to leave with in the recovery truck which I also thought was strange. Could anyone explain why I wasn't breathalyzed?

Thanks
 
What did you crash into? Was it another vehicle, someone's property, was damage done, had you insurance, etc, etc? Leaving the scene of an accident is/can be looked on very seriously indeed by the Gardai, Judges and all.
 
noproblem said:
What did you crash into? Was it another vehicle, someone's property, was damage done, had you insurance, etc, etc? Leaving the scene of an accident is/can be looked on very seriously indeed by the Gardai, Judges and all.
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A crash barrier, no damage other than the vehicle .
Insurance and NCT but no tax.
 
Why did you leave your car after it struck a crash barrier, not every road has these so it must have been a major road, dual carriageway, motorway .... if so it must have caused quite a lot of people danger as they tried to get around it not expecting it to be there against the carrier, more info will get you closer to an answer.
 
Palerider said:
Why did you leave your car after it struck a crash barrier, not every road has these so it must have been a major road, dual carriageway, motorway .... if so it must have caused quite a lot of people danger as they tried to get around it not expecting it to be there against the carrier, more info will get you closer to an answer.
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It was a regional road. No danger caused to anyone

noproblem said:
Could be a hefty bill for the barrier too.
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Hopefully not

RedOnion said:
Especially if you've a history:
https://www.askaboutmoney.com/threa...fter-receiving-a-fixed-penalty-notice.202429/
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Not my finest hour
 
cuz said:
Not my finest hour
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Perhaps it's time to consider buying a bike?

(Re. your query - seems strange that you are being done for failure to stay at the scence of an accident when you are the only party involved... unless the crash barrier made a complaint against you! Of course it might have nothing to do with your motoring history that they came down so hard on you. ;)
 
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What exactly were you supposed to do or who should you have notified?
If you phoned the Gardai they would have said, was someone injured? And then you'd say no and they'd hang up.

Perhaps if the crash was at a corner, you should have left warning triangle etc?
 
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PaddyBloggit said:
Perhaps it's time to consider buying a bike?

(R. your query - seems strange that you are being done for failure to stay at the scence of an accident when you are the only party involved... unless the crash barrier made a complaint against you! Of course it might have noting to do with your motoring history that they came down so hard on you. ;)
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How could they have known about the dangerous driving? They were from a different station

odyssey06 said:
What exactly were you supposed to do or who should you have notified?
If you phoned the Gardai they would have said, was someone injured? And then you'd say no and they'd hang up.

Perhaps if the crash was at a corner, you should have left warning triangle etc?
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The car ended up on the opposite side of the road on a straight piece of road .

Ravima said:
Was it you called the recovery truck, or the Gardai?
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I did.

Will I be called into make a statement about this? How soon could I expect this to happen?
 
Were you drinking??? No offence but I have no idea why anyone would want to offer help or advice to someone who was involved in evading a garda chase last year and has now crashed into a crash barrier and having no tax. Get off the road before you kill yourself or more importantly someone else.
 
I've just read your other posts, how did you get on in Court on that occasion ?

Driving is not an automatic right, it is fantastic to be able to get in your car and go where ever you want whenever you want, that brings responsibility, something you seem to be avoiding, you share the road with others, you must have a road legal safe car, I don't want to come across as lecturing but come on Cuz, past time to get a grip.
 
Jim2007 said:
This might come as a surprise, but they use computer systems just like everyone else...
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Bit of a stupid question alright

Sunny said:
Were you drinking??? No offence but I have no idea why anyone would want to offer help or advice to someone who was involved in evading a garda chase last year and has now crashed into a crash barrier and having no tax. Get off the road before you kill yourself or more importantly someone else.
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No alcohol consumed.

Palerider said:
I've just read your other posts, how did you get on in Court on that occasion ?

Driving is not an automatic right, it is fantastic to be able to get in your car and go where ever you want whenever you want, that brings responsibility, something you seem to be avoiding, you share the road with others, you must have a road legal safe car, I don't want to come across as lecturing but come on Cuz, past time to get a grip.
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€500 fine and lucky to get off so lightly
 
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