The person in charge of any garage or repair shop to which is brought any motor vehicle which shows evidence of having been involved in an accident, of which report must be made as provided in Section 32-10-7, or struck by any bullet shall report to the director within 24 hours after such motor vehicle is received, giving the engine number, registration number and the name and address of the owner or operator of such vehicle.
Ala. Code § 32-10-10 (1975)