The getaway owner refers to the driver who fled the scene after a traffic accident. According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Road Traffic Safety and the Procedures for Handling Road Traffic Accidents, the hit-and-run vehicle is mainly responsible for the accident and is liable for civil compensation. According to the different degrees of traffic accidents, the escaping owner may be investigated for criminal responsibility and subject to corresponding administrative penalties. First of all, the getaway car is mainly responsible for accidents and civil compensation. Personal injury and property loss caused by traffic accidents need to be borne by the responsible party. If the owner of the hit-and-run car escapes from the scene without consultation or mediation after a traffic accident, the accident party will not get compensation and will also face punishment brought by illegal acts. Secondly, the escaping owner may also be subject to administrative punishment and criminal responsibility. According to the relevant provisions of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), escaping from a traffic accident is a traffic accident crime, and the maximum penalty is 7 years' imprisonment. In addition, according to the Road Traffic Safety Law and the Procedures for Handling Road Traffic Accidents, the escaping car owner will be fined and his driver's license will be revoked.
If the escaped owner is willing to take the initiative to compensate after being arrested, can the criminal punishment be mitigated? In practice, if the owner of the hit-and-run car can voluntarily surrender himself and actively compensate the victims for their losses, the criminal punishment can be alleviated to some extent. However, there are many factors to be considered in the specific situation. It is suggested that the escape owner consult a professional lawyer to obtain more detailed legal advice.
The behavior of the owner of the hit-and-run car is seriously illegal, which will not only cause losses to the victims, but also affect the public order and good customs of the whole society. It is suggested that everyone must strictly abide by traffic rules, drive in a civilized way, call the police in time, assist in handling traffic accidents, and make their own efforts to maintain traffic safety and social order.
Legal basis:
Interpretation of several issues concerning the application of law in the trial of personal injury compensation cases Article 9 If a laborer causes damage to others in the course of labor, the employer shall be liable for compensation; Workers who cause damage to others due to intentional or gross negligence shall be jointly and severally liable for compensation with the employer. If the employer is jointly and severally liable for compensation, it may claim compensation from the laborer. Engaged in employment activities mentioned in the preceding paragraph refers to engaging in production and business activities or other labor activities within the scope authorized or instructed by the employer. The employee's behavior is beyond the scope of authorization, but its manifestation is or is intrinsically related to the performance of duties, which should be considered as "engaging in employment activities".