Alabama § 32-10-3 - Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-10-3 — Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-10-3. Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle.
The driver of any motor vehicle which collides with any motor vehicle or other vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or shall leave in a conspicuous place in or on the vehicle struck a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and/or the owner of the vehicle doing the striking and a statement of the circumstances thereof.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-10-3
What does Code of Alabama § 32-10-3 cover?
Section 32-10-3 ("Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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