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Accident Causing Property Damage Penalties in Salt Lake City

In most accidents resulting property damage, the at-fault driver is typically ticketed for some kind of traffic infraction. Some of the most common types of citations issued in these cases include, but are not limited to:

  • Failure to Yield Right-of-Way;
  • Following too Closely;
  • Negligent Collision;
  • Reckless Driving;
  • Improper Lane Change; or
  • Improper Left or Right Turn.

Traffic infractions are not punishable by imprisonment, but fines can range up to $750. If an alleged offender fails to stay at the scene of a crash as required under Utah Code § 41-6a-401, that person may be charged with the class C misdemeanor offense of leaving the scene of an accident.

In addition to imprisonment and fines, the court may also order the defendant to pay restitution. Restitution is the amount of monetary damages suffered by the victim that is aimed at making the victim whole, in the event that the parties’ respective insurance companies have not already settled any claims for damages. In every case involving restitution a defendants has the right to be notified of and have a hearing pertaining to any claimed restitution, pursuant to Utah Code § 77-38a-302.

The parties that are involved in a crash often have different views about who caused the collision. A criminal defense attorney can present the strongest case in court so you can possibly avoid having to pay a costly fine.

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