Failure to Remain

Failure to remain at the scene of a collision is a serious offence in Ontario. It can result in heavy fines, demerit points, licence suspension, and even jail time.

If you have received a summons for failure to remain, submit it using our online form and one of our Fight My Ticket legal experts will get to work planning your legal defence.

What Does Failure to Remain Mean?

Failure to Remain: Definiton

If you are involved in an accident, you must remain at the scene and provide all possible assistance. Failure to remain refers to leaving the scene of an accident without offering assistance or providing your required information. All drivers involved in an accident must remain at the scene, identify themselves, and provide insurance and vehicle details. Failure to remain is one of the most consequential charges under the Highway Traffic Act.

Police and prosecutors treat failure to remain offences harshly, as they may be seen as an attempt to avoid responsibility.

Examples

Leaving the scene of a fender bender without speaking to the other driver.
Hitting a parked car and driving away without leaving contact information.
Driving off after striking a cyclist or pedestrian, even if injuries seem minor.
Fleeing the scene of an accident to avoid dealing with insurance or police.

Penalties & Punishments

If convicted of failure to remain, you will get  7 demerit points, which will stay on your record for two years from the date of the offence.

If convicted of failure to remain, you will be fined a minimum of $400 and a maximum of $2,000.

If convicted of failure to remain, you could face jail time of up to  6 months.

If convicted of failure to remain, your licence could be suspended for up to two years.

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