New Mexico § 66-7-203 - Duty to give information and render aid
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-203 — Duty to give information and render aid, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-203. Duty to give information and render aid
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death
of any person or damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall
give his name, address and the registration number of the vehicle he is driving and
shall upon request exhibit his driver's license to the person struck or the driver
or occupant of or person attending any vehicle collided with and shall render to any
person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying, or
the making of arrangements for the carrying, of such person to a physician, surgeon
or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment
is necessary or if such carrying is requested by the injured person.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-203
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-203 cover?
Section 66-7-203 ("Duty to give information and render aid") 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 § 66-7-203?
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