How to deal with the perpetrator's escape
In recent years, hit-and-run incidents have occurred frequently, which has attracted widespread attention from the society. The escape of the perpetrator not only causes great harm to the victims and their families, but also seriously disrupts social order. This article will analyze the handling process of the perpetrator's escape in detail based on the popular topics and hot contents of the entire network for the past 10 days, and provide relevant data references.
1. Definition of the perpetrator's escape and legal consequences
The perpetrator's escape refers to the act of the driver leaving the scene without taking necessary measures (such as calling the police, rescuing the injured, etc.) after a traffic accident. According to the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and relevant judicial interpretations, escaping will face the following legal consequences:
| Behavior Type | Legal consequences |
|---|---|
| Escape in minor accident | Fine 200-2000 yuan, 12 points in the driver's license, and can be detained for up to 15 days |
| Causing casualties and escape | Constituting a traffic accident, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 3 years but not more than 7 years; fleeing will result in death and will be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than 7 years |
| Commercial Insurance Exemption | Insurance companies can refuse to compensate for the commercial insurance, and compulsory motor vehicle insurance will only be compensated within the limit. |
2. Process for handling the perpetrator's escape
1.On-site protection and evidence collection
Turn on the hazard alarm flash immediately and set warning signs in the direction of the incoming vehicle; use your mobile phone to take pictures of the scene, the location of the vehicle, the damaged parts, scattered objects, etc.; find witnesses and record the contact information.
2.Alarm processing
Call the 122 traffic accident alarm number to explain key elements such as the time, location, and vehicle information. According to data released by traffic police departments in various places in the past 10 days, the rate of escape cases is closely related to the time limit for alarms:
| Alarm time | Case solving rate |
|---|---|
| Within 1 hour | 89.7% |
| 1-3 hours | 76.3% |
| More than 3 hours | 58.1% |
3.Medical assistance
If anyone is injured, call 120 immediately for help. According to the latest judicial interpretation, the escapee must bear all medical expenses and cannot enjoy medical insurance reimbursement.
4.Cooperate with the investigation
Provide complete electronic evidence such as driving recorder video, ETC pass records, etc. to the traffic police. Data shows that in 2023, the proportion of escape cases cracked using electronic evidence accounts for 63.5%.
3. Warning of hot cases
In the "May 20 Hangzhou BMW Escape Case", which has caused heated discussion recently, the driver incurred the accident died of a drunk driving and was eventually sentenced to ten years in prison. In an interview, the presiding judge of the case emphasized: "The escape directly leads to the victim losing the best time for rescue, which is a matter of aggravated punishment."
| Typical cases | Escape consequences | Verdict result |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen deliveryman runs into someone and escapes | Second-degree disability of the injured | Compensation of 1.28 million + 4 years in prison |
| Chengdu luxury cars caused a series of accidents | 3 cars were damaged and 1 person was slightly injured | Revocation of driver's license + criminal detention |
4. Prevention and response suggestions
1.Install a driving recorder: The current mainstream model price is in the range of 200-800 yuan, which can fully record the accident process.
2.Purchase full insurance: It is recommended that the insurance coverage of the three parties shall not be less than 2 million yuan, and additional medical insurance external drug liability insurance.
3.Keep the handling principle in mind: After the accident, do "the car is pulled back and the person is evacuated, and the police are called" to avoid a second accident.
According to the latest statistics from the China Institute of Justice Big Data, the national traffic hit-and-run cases fell by 15.2% year-on-year in 2023, but it still showed a high incidence during holidays. Special reminder: As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, various places will carry out special rectification actions to implement a "zero tolerance" crackdown on escape behavior.
Hit-and-run is a serious illegal act, so the parties involved must not be lucky. Correct handling of traffic accidents is not only a respect for others' lives, but also the best protection for yourself. If there is a case of escape, please call the police immediately and retain the evidence. The public security organs will make every effort to investigate through technical means such as "Skynet" system, electronic fences, etc.
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