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Drivers could be breaking the law by failing to report incidents on the road to the police in person. Drivers must report a road traffic incident to the police, but online forms have meant that many drivers are getting away with never actually meeting officers in person. Online reporting, while a more convenient option, conflicts with existing road traffic legislation, according to one road traffic expert. If found guilty of failing to stop at the scene of an accident or failing to report an accident, the maximum penalty a driver could face is a fine of £5,000, or six months’ imprisonment. Roa…

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