Which subsection describes the offence of failing to stop and report an accident?

• A. S170(2) RTA 1988
• B. S170(3) RTA 1988
• C. S170(4) RTA 1988
• D. S170(5) RTA 1988

Answer: (C)

The offence is built around the duty to stay at the scene and report what happened. After a road traffic collision, the law requires the driver involved to stop and ensure the incident is reported to the police or the appropriate authority. The subsection that covers failing to stop and report together the two essential actions—stopping at the scene and reporting the accident—is the one focused on this combined failing. That’s why this option is the best choice: it directly targets the act of not both stopping and reporting, which is the specific breach described.

In contrast, other subsections deal with related but separate duties, such as giving your name and address when required or producing documents, rather than the act of failing to stop at the scene and report the incident itself. Understanding this distinction helps reinforce why the chosen subsection applies to the scenario of failing to stop and report an accident.