What Does FSGI ACC ATTEND DAMAGE VEH Mean?
People see “FSGI ACC ATTEND DAMAGE VEH >=$200” on a court document or jail record and want to know what it means.
- FSGI = Fail to Stop and Give Information
- ACC ATTEND = Accident Attended (someone was present)
- DAMAGE VEH >=$200 = Damage to Vehicle of $200 or More
The charge is failing to stop and provide identifying information after a traffic accident in which another vehicle was damaged. This is a hit-and-run charge.
The statute and the punishment
The offense is defined in section 550.022 of the Texas Transportation Code. The punishment is a Class B misdemeanor: up to 180 days in county jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
If your loved one has been arrested for this charge, read If Your Loved One Has Been Arrested.