New Mexico § 66-7-206 - Immediate notice of accidents
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-206 — Immediate notice of accidents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-206. Immediate notice of accidents
The driver of a vehicle, the autonomous motor vehicle operator or the autonomous commercial
motor vehicle operator, if applicable, involved in an accident resulting in bodily
injury to or death of any person or property damage to an apparent extent of five
hundred dollars ($500) or more shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication,
give notice of the accident to the police department if the accident occurs within
a municipality; otherwise to the office of the county sheriff or the nearest office
of the New Mexico state police. In the case of an autonomous motor vehicle or autonomous commercial motor vehicle
operating without a human driver, the owner of that motor vehicle or person working
on behalf of the vehicle owner shall be responsible for providing the notice required
by this section.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-206
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-206 cover?
Section 66-7-206 ("Immediate notice of accidents") 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 § 66-7-206?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-7-206 apply to my situation?
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