Any driver who fails to stop his/her vehicle or in such circumstances to meet the requirements expressed in § 5101 of this title, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a term of imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both penalties at the discretion of the court. If a person is injured or dies as a result of the accident, the driver shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fixed term of imprisonment of three (3) years.\nThe Secretary shall revoke the driver’s license or permit and all driving privileges granted to a nonresident who has been convicted of violating this section.\nHistory —Jan. 7, 2000, No. 22, § 4.02, eff. 1 year after Jan. 7, 2000; Aug. 3, 2014, No. 127, § 1.
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