New Mexico § 66-7-204 - Duty upon striking unattended vehicle
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-204 — Duty upon striking unattended vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-204. Duty upon striking unattended vehicle
The driver of any vehicle which collides with any 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 the vehicle
struck a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and of the owner
of the vehicle doing the striking and a statement of the circumstances thereof.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-204
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-204 cover?
Section 66-7-204 ("Duty upon striking unattended 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 § 66-7-204?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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