In Pakistan, the law states that when a person drives a vehicle in a public way in a manner so rash or negligent as to cause death or injury to another person he can be charged with a crime under section 304-A. He can be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 6 months or a fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or both.
What is the punishment for hit and run case?
Alternatively, if the accident did not result in death or injury then it can be charged under section 337. Likewise, if the offense occurs as a result of driving the wrong way or without a valid license the accused can be charged under section 336 according to the Car Accident Lawyer.
However, despite the vigilance of the police in reporting all crashes to police stations, evidence suggests that the magnitude of motor vehicle injuries and deaths is much higher than is evident from official statistics.
Hence, it is imperative that the issue be explored in greater detail and public health experts in Pakistan be encouraged to study detailed epidemiology, identify risk factors, and test culturally appropriate and cost effective interventions to control this epidemic of motor vehicle injuries.
