After A Crash
A.R.S. 28-663 — stop, remain, give a name and address, and render reasonable assistance
A driver in an accident on public or private property that injures or kills a person, or damages a vehicle driven or attended by a person, stops immediately at the scene or as close to it as possible, returns to it at once, and remains until the driver has done three things:
- Given the driver's name and address and the registration number of the vehicle.
- On request, exhibited the driver license to the person struck or to the driver, occupants or attendant of the other vehicle.
- Rendered reasonable assistance to anyone injured, including arranging transport for treatment when it is apparent that treatment is necessary or when the injured person asks.
| The accident | Failing to stop or give information |
|---|---|
| The accidentDeath or serious physical injury | Failing to stop or give informationClass 3 felony, or class 2 felony if the driver caused the accident |
| The accidentAny other injury | Failing to stop or give informationClass 5 felony |
| The accidentDamage only, to a vehicle driven or attended by a person | Failing to stop or give informationClass 1 misdemeanor |
A driver who strikes an unattended vehicle stops immediately and either finds and tells its operator or owner the driver's and owner's name and address, or leaves a written notice with them in a conspicuous place in the vehicle. A violation is a class 1 misdemeanor.
Sources for this section (4)
- A.R.S. 28-661 — Accidents involving death or physical injuries; failure to stop
- A.R.S. 28-662 — Accidents involving damage to vehicle; failure to stop
- A.R.S. 28-663 — Duty to give information and assistance
- A.R.S. 28-664 — Duty on striking unattended vehicle
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Arizona attorney.