§ 154-384. Hit and run driving.

(a)

Hit and run driving is the intentional failure of the operator of a vehicle involved in or causing any accident to stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident to give his identity and to render reasonable aid.

(b)

To give his identity, for the purpose of this section, shall mean that the operator of any vehicle involved in any accident shall provide his name, address, and the license number of his vehicle to witnesses present at the accident or shall report the accident to the police immediately.

(c)

Whoever is convicted of hit and run driving shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $300.00 or imprisoned for not less than ten days, or both.

(Code 1956, § 38-112)

State law reference

Hit and run driving, R.S. 14:100.