§291C-12.5 Accidents involving substantial bodily injury. (a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in substantial bodily injury to any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the accident until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 291C-14. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of a class C felony.
(c) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of $250 shall be imposed, in addition to any other penalties, and shall be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund.
(d) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of up to $250 may be imposed, in addition to other penalties, which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund. [L 1992, c 243, §1; am L 2002, c 160, §8; am L 2008, c 231, §8]
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