The rules outlined below are an overview, please refer to the rule references for more details.

If, as the driver of a motor vehicle, you are involved in a crash causing death or injury and do not stop and give assistance, you can be fined over $140,000 and/or be imprisoned for up to 10 years.  You will also lose your licence for at least two years.

If you are involved in a crash you must do the following:

• Stop immediately.
• Give assistance to any injured person.
• Provide your name, address, registration number details and the vehicle owner’s name to the other parties involved in the crash, or their representative, and to the police (if in attendance).
• If anyone is injured and the police are not in attendance, you must report the crash to the nearest open police station.
• If there is any property damage and the owner (or Police) is not present, you must report the crash to the nearest open police station.

There are also rules and penalties that cover drivers of non motor vehicles.

Rule references
Road Safety Act (for motor vehicles)

• Section 61 Duty of a driver if accident occurs

Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (for non motor vehicles)

• 287 Duties of a driver involved in an accident

To look up these rules and check for other related rules, please refer to the Acts and Regulations administered by VicRoads.