§291C-13 Collisions involving damage to vehicle or property.

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§291C-13 Collisions involving damage to vehicle or property. The driver of any vehicle involved in a collision resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property that is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close thereto as possible, but shall forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at, the scene of the collision until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 291C-14. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

For any violation under this section, a surcharge of up to $100 may be imposed, in addition to other penalties, which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 2005, c 73, §1; am L 2008, c 231, §10; am L 2021, c 124, §5]

Cross References

Classification of offense and authorized punishment, see §§701-107, 706-610, 706-640, and 706-663.

Case Notes

Prosecution under this section is proper if accident results only in damages to property and does not result in personal injury. 1 H. App. 298, 618 P.2d 1148 (1980).

An offense under §291C-15 is an included offense under this section and §291C-14. 9 H. App. 156, 828 P.2d 298 (1992).