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.
Cross 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.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety
Section 66-7-201 - Accidents involving death or personal injuries.
Section 66-7-202 - Accidents involving damage to vehicle.
Section 66-7-203 - Duty to give information and render aid.
Section 66-7-204 - Duty upon striking unattended vehicle.
Section 66-7-205 - Duty upon striking fixtures or other property upon a highway.
Section 66-7-206 - Immediate notice of accidents.
Section 66-7-206 - Immediate notice of accidents. (Effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 66-7-207 - Written reports of accidents.
Section 66-7-208 - When driver unable to report.
Section 66-7-209 - Accident report form.
Section 66-7-211 - District medical investigators to report.
Section 66-7-212 - Garages, dealers and wreckers of vehicles to report.
Section 66-7-213 - Accident reports confidential; exceptions.
Section 66-7-214 - Agency to tabulate and analyze accident reports.
Section 66-7-215 - Any incorporated city may require accident reports.