North Dakota § 39-08-07 - Duty upon striking unattended vehicle - Penalty
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-08-07 — Duty upon striking unattended vehicle - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-08-07. Duty upon striking unattended vehicle - Penalty
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 the vehicle of the name and address, as well as the name of the motor vehicle insurance policy carrier, 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, as well as the name of the motor vehicle insurance policy carrier, of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking and a statement of the circumstances of the collision. Any person violating this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-08-07
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-08-07 cover?
Section 39-08-07 ("Duty upon striking unattended 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 § 39-08-07?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-08-07" (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 § 39-08-07 apply to my situation?
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