American Samoa § 22.0503 - Accident involving damage to vehicles.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0503 — Accident involving damage to vehicles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.0503. Accident involving damage to vehicles.
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 the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible and shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of 22.0504. 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 Class B misdemeanor Amendments: 1980 Amended to conform with penalties provided for in Title 46, Criminal Justice.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 22.0503
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0503 cover?
Section 22.0503 ("Accident involving damage to vehicles.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 22.0503?
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