New Mexico § 66-7-202 - Accidents involving damage to vehicle
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-202 — Accidents involving damage to vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-202. Accidents involving damage to vehicle
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.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-202
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-202 cover?
Section 66-7-202 ("Accidents involving damage to vehicle") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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 New Mexico § 66-7-202?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-7-202 apply to my situation?
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