Thank you for submitting your question regarding understanding “hit and run” and failure to report an accident tickets and citations.  You should be aware that “hit and run” and failure to report an accident charges and penalties can vary from state to state.  Some states attach much stricter penalties to individuals convicted of these allegations.As you were wondering, failure to report an accident is also referred to as “Hit and Run.” If you, or a person who had permission to drive your vehicle, were involved in an accident, whether the charges at the time are unjustifiable or not, the police will charge crimes like failure to report an accident (also known as a “hit and run”, failure to give insurance information, and possibly other similar charges. Each violation can cause a high number of points to be attached to your driving history. Obviously if the driver was operating a vehicle with no insurance and left the scene of an accident, the penalties could be of a more serious nature.  Sometimes a conviction can lead to the application of excessive points on your driver’s license. Other times, the court may allow a kinder penalty of community service, along with attached fines and court costs.  Usually when a person is charged with these crimes and has counsel assisting with negotiating the penalties, the offender is more likely to get a lighter sentence.  Police officers who write these citations will appear in court with witness statements that support the officer’s charges.  Since you are being investigated for these charges, because your vehicle was involved in the accident, you may feel more comfortable speaking with an attorney in your area that is familiar with these charges.  If you still have concerns regarding the current charges or need more information as what can be expected during an investigated by the police for failing to report an accident/ “hit and run”, contact a “hit and run” lawyer in your area that will know the particulars in your state for these citations and also the possible penalties attached to these tickets.