North Dakota § 39-08-05 - Crashes involving damage to vehicle - Penalty
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-08-05 — Crashes involving damage to vehicle - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-08-05. Crashes involving damage to vehicle - Penalty
The driver of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting only in property damage to the driver's vehicle or any other vehicle shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the crash or as close to the scene of the crash as possible but shall return to and remain at the scene of the crash until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 39-08-06 and 39-08-09. Every such stop must be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person failing to stop or comply with the requirements in this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-08-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-08-05 cover?
Section 39-08-05 ("Crashes involving damage to vehicle - Penalty") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 39-08-05?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-08-05" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 39-08-05 apply to my situation?
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