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Leaving the scene of an accident

Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.

What it means

A specific offence involving voluntarily leaving the scene of certain accidents caused while driving, outside the failure-to-assist provisions and subject to statutory conditions.

Legal reference

Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.

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