The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of Section 66-7-203 NMSA 1978. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person failing to stop or comply with said requirements under such circumstances shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-202, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 391.
ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the penalty for a misdemeanor, see 66-8-7 NMSA 1978.
For immediate appearance before magistrate for violation, see 66-8-122 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Sufficiency of showing of driver's involvement in motor vehicle accident to support prosecution for failure to stop, furnish identification, or render aid, 82 A.L.R.4th 232.
Admissibility of evidence of prior accidents or injuries at same place. 15 A.L.R.6th 1.