Ohio Penalties for Hit-and-Run Involving Parked Car

Leaving the scene after hitting a parked vehicle in Ohio is a crime. Penalties: up to $1,000 fine, up to 6 months jail, license suspension/revocation, insurance hikes. You're also liable for damages and injuries.

Required Actions

• Stop immediately.
• Locate owner or leave note with name, address, insurance.
• Notify police if damage >$1,000 or injury.
• Document: photos, witness info.

Aggravating Factors

Prior offenses, DUI, serious injury escalate charges to felony with harsher penalties.