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§ 72.031 DRIVER UNABLE TO REPORT.
   An accident report shall not be required from any person who is physically incapable of making the report during the period of incapacity. Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of making the report or is physically incapable of giving an immediate notice of an accident and there is another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of doing so, the occupant in the vehicle at the time of accident shall cause to be given the notice not given by the driver.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 13.163; 1992 Code, § 40-57) (Ord. 2423, passed 6-13-1966)
§ 72.032 DUTY TO GIVE INFORMATION, RENDER AID.
   The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop and give his or her name and address and the name and address of the owner and the license number of the vehicle he or she is driving, and shall upon request and if available exhibit his or her driver’s or chauffeur’s license to the person struck or the driver or occupants of or person attending any vehicle collided with, and shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying or the making of arrangements for the carrying of the person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that the treatment is necessary or if the carrying is requested by the injured person.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 13.161; 1992 Code, § 40-58)
§ 72.033 PERSONAL INJURY.
   The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of § 72.032.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 13.161; 1992 Code, § 40-59)
§ 72.034 PROPERTY DAMAGE.
   The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of § 72.032. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to stop or comply with this section under the circumstances.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 13.161; 1992 Code, § 40-60) Penalty, see § 10.999
§ 72.035 DUTY TO STOP AFTER ACCIDENT WITH UNATTENDED VEHICLE OR PROPERTY; LEAVING INFORMATION; REPORT TO POLICE.
   The driver of any vehicle which collides with or is involved in an accident with any vehicle or other property which is unattended resulting in any damage to the other vehicle or property shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of the vehicle or other property of his or her name, address and the name and address of the owner and the license number of the vehicle he or she is driving or shall attach securely in a conspicuous place in or on the vehicle or other property a written notice giving his or her name, address and the name and address of the owner and the license number of the vehicle he or she is driving and shall without unnecessary delay notify the nearest office of a duly authorized police authority. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(1972 Code, §§ 40-61, 40-62; 1992 Code, § 40-61)
§ 72.036 DUTY UPON STRIKING ANIMAL.
   The driver of any vehicle which collides with any dog or domestic animal causing injury thereto shall stop and attempt to ascertain the owner of the animal and shall notify the department of the accident and also shall notify the humane or animal control officer thereof if the injured animal is not otherwise properly cared for.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 13.162; 1992 Code, § 40-63)
Cross-reference:
   Animals and fowl, see ch. 90
§ 72.037 FILING OF ACCIDENT REPORTS.
   The police department shall maintain a suitable system of filing traffic accident reports. The department may provide copies of the reports to any person, and may charge a reasonable fee for each copy so furnished. The fee shall be set from time to time by the police chief and shall not exceed the amount specified under SDCL 32-34-13.
(1992 Code, § 40-64) (Ord. 69-77, passed 10-10-1977)
§ 72.038 GARAGE KEEPER TO REPORT DAMAGED VEHICLE.
   The person in charge of any garage, repair shop or service station shall not commence body repair on any motor vehicle which shows evidence of having been involved in an accident reportable under § 72.030, or struck by any bullet, unless the vehicle bears the notice provided for in SDCL 32-34-10, and shall report any vehicle without the notice to the police department, within 24 hours after the vehicle is received for body repair.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 13.164; 1992 Code, § 40-65) (Ord. 21-79, passed 3-19-1979; Ord. 49-88, passed 6-20-1988)
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