Chapter 8: Automobiles And Other Vehicles

Article 16: Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Accidents And Accident Reports

Statute 8-1605: Duty of driver upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property; misdemeanor. The driver of any vehicle which collides with or is involved in an accident with any vehicle or other property which is unattended, resulting in any damage to such other vehicle or property, shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle or other property of such person's name, address and the registration number of the vehicle such person was driving, or shall attach securely in a conspicuous place in or on such vehicle or other property a written notice giving such person's name, address and the registration number of the vehicle such person was driving, and without unnecessary delay shall notify the nearest office of a duly authorized police authority. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

      History:   L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1605; L. 1984, ch. 39, § 11; Jan. 1, 1985.