February is Hit and Run Awareness Month

It’s Hit and Run Awareness Month.

Last year, in Florida there were almost 105,000 hit-and-run crashes. Just over 1,000 resulted in serious injuries and 266 crashes had deaths. Of the fatal crashes last year 144 were pedestrians and 50 were bicyclists, according to the FLHSMV.

There are huge consequences for drivers who don’t stop. If there’s property damage, leaving the scene is a second-degree misdemeanor with a fine and potential jail time. If a driver hurts someone and drives away, it’s a second or third-degree felony, the driver’s license will be revoked, and there’s a large fine and prison time.

If a driver kills someone in a hit-and-run crash, it’s a first-degree felony and a minimum of four years in prison with a fine of up to $10,000.

Remember: if you’re involved in a crash, stay at the scene and call for help. It’s not just the law—it’s an action that could save a life.

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