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NORTHERN IRELAND DRIVING OFFENCE

Failing to Report an Accident in Northern Ireland

Failing to report a road traffic collision where the legal reporting requirements apply can result in prosecution in Northern Ireland.

Official NI penalty guidance ↗ Penalty points hub
PENALTY POINTS

What penalty can apply?

NI Direct groups failing to report an accident with failing to stop after an accident and lists five to ten penalty points.

COURT

Fine and possible disqualification

The published maximum penalties include up to six months imprisonment, a £5,000 fine and discretionary disqualification.

WHAT TO DO

Reporting requirements matter

The exact duties following a collision depend on the circumstances, including whether details were exchanged and whether injury or damage occurred.

MORE NI GUIDES

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Independent Northern Ireland guidance. PureCar is not PSNI, DVA, the courts or nidirect. Individual cases can differ.
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