Obligaciones del conductor tras un accidente vehicular en Míchigan

Explicación Simple

Si tienes un accidente, debes detenerte y quedarte en el lugar. Si crees que quedarte puede ser peligroso, llama a la policía de inmediato.

Es como si rompes un jarrón en casa; debes decirle a tus padres lo que pasó y quedarte ahí hasta que todo esté resuelto.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan choca su auto contra el coche de Ana en un estacionamiento. Juan se detiene y espera, pero como ve que Ana está preocupada, decide llamar a la policía para que ayude a resolver la situación.

Penalidades

Multa de hasta $100 o hasta 90 días de cárcel, o ambas, si no te detienes tras un accidente.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 257.618 - Accidents; damage to vehicles; stopping required; reporting to police agency or officer; penalty Sec. 618. (1) The driver of a vehicle who knows or who has reason to believe that he has been involved in an accident upon public or private property that is open to travel by the public shall immediately stop his or her vehicle at the scene of the accident and shall remain there until the requirements of section 619 are fulfilled or immediately report the accident to the nearest or most convenient police agency or officer to fulfill the requirements of section 619(a) and (b) if there is a reasonable and honest belief that remaining at the scene will result in further harm. The stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. (2) If an individual violates the requirements of subsection (1) and the accident results in damage to a vehicle operated by or attended by any individual, the individual is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.