Duties after a property-damage crash

You must stop and remain to share information and render aid as required. Maryland General Assembly

Penalty

Conviction carries up to 2 months jail and/or up to $500 fine. Maryland General Assembly

FAQ: “Is this ‘payable’?” — No. It’s a criminal traffic charge; you will get a court date.

Key Provisions of TA §20-103:

• Duty to Stop: If you are involved in an accident that results only in damage to an attended vehicle or property, you must immediately stop your vehicle at or as close to the scene as possible. 
• Duty to Remain: You must stay at the scene of the accident until you fulfill the requirements of the next statute, §20-104. 
• Duty to Give Information and Render Aid: §20-104 requires that you provide your name, address, vehicle registration number, and the name and address of the vehicle’s owner and any injured person to the driver and occupants of the vehicle or owner of the property. 
• Penalties: Violating §20-103 can result in a fine up to $500 and/or imprisonment of up to two months. 

2024 Maryland Statutes
Transportation
Title 20 – Vehicle Laws — Accidents and Accident Reports
Section 20-103 – Driver to Remain at Scene — Accidents Resulting Only in Damage to Attended Vehicle or Property

Universal Citation:

MD Transportation Code § 20-103 (2024)

    (a)    The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results only in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary.

    (b)    The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results only in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property shall return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he has complied with § 20–104 of this title.

    (c)    A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.