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NM Stat § 66-7-358 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-358 - Restriction on use of video screens in motor vehicles.

A. It is unlawful to operate in this state any motor vehicle equipped with a video screen upon which images may be projected or shown if the screen is within the normal view of the driver of the motor vehicle unless the video screen is used solely as an aid to the driver in the operation of the vehicle. B. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment misdemeanor. C. As used in this section, "video screen" does not include closed circuit monitors or computer terminal monitors used by law enforcement agencies in law enforcement motor vehicles. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-358, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 462; 1989, ch. 318, § 31; 1989, ch. 321, § 1; 2018, ch. 74, § 49. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2018, ch. 74, § 56 repealed Laws 1989, ch. 318, §31, effective July 1, 2018. The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, provided a penalty for a violation of the provisions of this section, and made technical changes; replaced "television" with "video" throughout the section; added new subsection designation "A."; added a new Subsection B; and added subsection designation "C.". 1989 Amendments. — Laws 1989, ch. 321, § 1, effective June 16, 1989, deleted "of whatever type" following "television screen" and added "unless the television is used solely as an aid to the driver in the operation of the vehicle" in the first sentence; added the second sentence; and made minor stylistic changes. Laws 1989, ch. 318, § 31, effective July 1, 1989, made minor stylistic changes and added "unless the television is solely used as an aid to the driver in the operation of the vehicle" at the end of the first sentence.
NM Stat § 66-7-359 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-359 - Driving on mountain highways.

A. The driver of a motor vehicle traveling through defiles or canyons or on mountain highways shall hold the motor vehicle under control and as near the right-hand edge of the highway as reasonably possible. B. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment misdemeanor. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-359, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 463; 1989, ch. 318, § 32; 2018, ch. 74, § 50. ANNOTATIONSThe 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, provided a penalty for a violation of the provisions of this section, and made technical changes; added new subsection designation "A."; and added Subsection B. The 1989 amendment, effective July 1, 1989, made a minor stylistic change and deleted "and, upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of two hundred feet along the highway, shall give audible warning with the horn of such motor vehicle" at the end of the section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Passing on hill in violation of statute, 60 A.L.R.2d 211. Duty and liability with respect to giving audible signal where driver's view ahead obstructed at curve or hill, 16 A.L.R.3d 897. 60A C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 246.
NM Stat § 66-7-360 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-360 - Coasting prohibited.

A. The driver of any motor vehicle, when traveling upon a downgrade, shall not coast with the clutch disengaged. B. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment misdemeanor. History: 1941 Comp., § 68-2466, enacted by Laws 1953, ch. 139, § 117; 1953 Comp., § 64-18-59; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-360, by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 464; 2018, ch. 74, § 51. ANNOTATIONSThe 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, provided a penalty for a violation of the provisions of this section, and made technical changes; added new subsection designation "A."; and added Subsection B.
NM Stat § 66-7-361 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-361 - Following fire apparatus and driving through safety zone prohibited.

A. The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than five hundred feet, or drive into or park such vehicle within the block where fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm. B. No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-361, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 465. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the definition of "safety zone", see 66-1-4.16 NMSA 1978. For authorized emergency vehicles, see 66-7-6 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-7-362 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-362 - Crossing fire hose.

No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street or private driveway, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department official in command. History: 1941 Comp., § 68-2468, enacted by Laws 1953, ch. 139, § 119; 1953 Comp., § 64-18-61; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-362, by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 466.
NM Stat § 66-7-364 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-364 - Putting injurious material or trash on highway prohibited.

A. No person shall throw or deposit upon a highway any trash, glass bottles, glass, nails, tacks, wire or cans. B. A person who drops or permits to be dropped or thrown upon any highway any destructive or injurious material or trash shall immediately remove the same or cause it to be removed. C. A person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a highway shall remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon the highway from the vehicle. D. As used in this section, "trash" means any article or substance that when discarded creates or contributes to an unsanitary, offensive or unsightly condition. "Trash" includes waste food; paper products; cans, bottles and other containers; household furnishings and equipment; parts or bodies of vehicles and other metallic junk or scrap; and collections of ashes, dirt, yard trimmings and other rubbish. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-364, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 468; 2000, ch. 22, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2000 amendment, effective July 1, 2000, in the section heading, substituted "injurious" for "glass or other" and inserted "or trash"; in Subsection A, substituted "deposit upon a highway any trash, glass bottles" for "deposit upon any highway any glass bottle" and deleted "or any other substance likely to injure any person, animal or vehicle upon such highway" from the end of the sentence; in Subsection B, substituted "A" for "Any" and inserted "or trash"; and added Subsection D. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 60A C.J.S. Motor Vehicles §§ 348, 349.
NM Stat § 66-7-365 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-365 - Recompiled.

ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 1993, ch. 226, § 53C recompiled 66-7-365 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 469, relating to regulating school buses, as 22-16-11 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1993.
NM Stat § 66-7-366 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-366 - Occupied moving house trailer.

It is a misdemeanor for any person to: A. occupy a house trailer while it is being towed upon a highway; or B. tow a house trailer on any highway when the house trailer is occupied by any person. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-18-65, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 169, § 9; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-366, by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 470. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1967, ch. 232, § 8, repealed 64-18-65, 1953 Comp., relating to duty of driver of vehicle to stop for blind person crossing highway or street, and Laws 1969, ch. 169, § 9, enacted the above section. Cross references. — For definition of "house trailer", see 66-1-4.8 NMSA 1978. For the penalty for a misdemeanor, see 66-8-7 NMSA 1978. For the penalty assessment for violation, see 66-8-116 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-7-367 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-367 - Improper opening of doors.

It is a misdemeanor for any person to: A. open the door of a vehicle on the side near moving traffic unless: (1) it is reasonably safe to do so; and (2) the door can be opened without interfering with the movement of traffic; or B. leave a door of a vehicle open on the side of the vehicle near moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-18-66, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 169, § 10; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-367, by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 471. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the penalty for a misdemeanor, see 66-8-7 NMSA 1978. For the penalty assessment for violation, see 66-8-116 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-7-368 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-368 - Purpose [of child restraint device provisions].

The purpose of this act [66-7-368, 66-7-369 NMSA 1978] is to minimize the likelihood of injury or death to young children riding in certain vehicles. History: Laws 1983, ch. 252, § 1. ANNOTATIONS
NM Stat § 66-7-370 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-370 - Short title.

This act [66-7-370 to 66-7-373 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Safety Belt Use Act". History: Laws 1985, ch. 131, § 1. ANNOTATIONSLaw reviews. — For article, "The Seat Belt Defense Reconsidered: A Return to Accountability in Tort Law?," see 16 N.M.L. Rev. 221 (1986). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Liability under state law for injuries resulting from defective automobile seatbelt, shoulder harness, or restraint system, 48 A.L.R.5th 1.
NM Stat § 66-7-371 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-371 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1989, ch. 317, § 4 repealed 66-7-371 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1985, ch. 131, § 2, defining passenger car, effective June 16, 1989.
NM Stat § 66-7-372 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-372 - Safety belt use required; exception.

A. Except as provided by Section 66-7-369 NMSA 1978 and in Subsection B of this section, each occupant of a motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of ten thousand pounds or less manufactured with safety belts in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208 shall have a safety belt properly fastened about his body at all times when the vehicle is in motion on any street or highway. B. This section shall not apply to an occupant of a motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of ten thousand pounds or less who possesses a written statement from a licensed physician that he is unable for medical reasons to wear a safety belt or to a rural letter carrier of the United States postal service while performing the duties of a rural letter carrier. History: Laws 1985, ch. 131, § 3; 1989, ch. 317, § 1; 2001, ch. 191, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, see 49 C.F.R. § 571.208. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, in Subsection A, deleted "front seat" preceding "occupant" and deleted "unless all seating positions equipped with safety belts are occupied" from the end of the subsection. The 1989 amendment, effective June 16, 1989, substituted "motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of ten thousand pounds or less" for "passenger car" near the beginning of Subsections A and B, inserted "on any street or highway" near the end of Subsection A, and made a minor stylistic change in Subsection B. Reasonable grounds for stopping vehicle. — Police officer who stopped defendant's vehicle because the shoulder harnesses for the driver and front seat passenger were dangling from the ceiling had reasonable grounds to stop the vehicle for violation of this section. State v. Apodaca, 1991-NMCA-048, 112 N.M. 302, 814 P.2d 1030, cert. denied, 112 N.M. 220, 813 P.2d 1018. Police officers who stop vehicles for alleged violations of this section should not be required to know the design of the safety-belt system in every motor vehicle. State v. Apodaca, 1991-NMCA-048, 112 N.M. 302, 814 P.2d 1030, cert. denied, 112 N.M. 220, 813 P.2d 1018. New Mexico law does not permit custodial arrest for violation of its seat belt regulation. United States v. Guzman, 864 F.2d 1512 (10th Cir. 1988). Law reviews. — For note, "Tort Litigation The New Case for the 'Seat Belt Defense' Norwest Bank New Mexico, N.A. v. Chrysler Corporation," see 30 N.M. L. Rev. 403 (2000).
NM Stat § 66-7-374 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY|Section 66-7-374 - Texting while driving.

A. A person shall not read or view a text message or manually type on a handheld mobile communication device for any purpose while driving a motor vehicle, except to summon medical or other emergency help or unless that device is an amateur radio and the driver holds a valid amateur radio operator license issued by the federal communications commission. B. The provisions of this section shall not be construed as authorizing the seizure or forfeiture of a handheld mobile communication device. Unless otherwise provided by law, the handheld mobile communication device used in the violation of the provisions of this section is not subject to search by a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop made pursuant to the provisions of this section. C. As used in this section: (1) "driving" means being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle on a highway or street and includes being temporarily stopped because of traffic, a traffic light or stop sign or otherwise, but "driving" excludes operating a motor vehicle when the vehicle has pulled over to the side of or off of an active roadway and has stopped at a location in which it can safely remain stationary; (2) "handheld mobile communication device" means a wireless communication device that is designed to receive and transmit text or image messages, but "handheld mobile communication device" excludes global positioning or navigation systems, devices that are physically or electronically integrated into a motor vehicle and voice-operated or hands-free devices that allow the user to compose, send or read a text message without the use of a hand except to activate, deactivate or initiate a feature or function; and (3) "text message" means a digital communication transmitted or intended to be transmitted between communication devices and includes electronic mail, an instant message, a text or image communication and a command or request to an internet site; but "text message" excludes communications through the use of a computer-aided dispatch service by law enforcement or rescue personnel. History: Laws 2014, ch. 5, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2014, ch. 5, § 3 made Laws 2014, ch. 5, § 1 effective July 1, 2014.
NM Stat § 66-7-402 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 5 - WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITATIONS|Section 66-7-402 - Width of vehicles.

The total outside width of any vehicle or its load, excepting mirrors, shall not exceed eight feet six inches. Safety devices up to three inches on either side of the vehicle and recreational vehicle appurtenances, including retracting awnings, up to six inches on either side of the vehicle are also excepted. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-402, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 473; 1981, ch. 53, § 1; 1983, ch. 30, § 1; 1991, ch. 160, § 18; 2001, ch. 127, § 4. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For excessive width of vehicles being an unlawful use of the highways, see 66-7-401 NMSA 1978. For permits for excessive size, see 66-7-413 NMSA 1978. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, inserted "and recreational vehicle appurtenances, including retracting awnings, up to six inches on either side of the vehicle". The 1991 amendment, effective July 1, 1991, deleted former Subsection B which read "Any bus operated as part of a municipal transit system and operated solely in the county in which the municipality is situate may have a width not to exceed eight feet ten inches" and made a related stylistic change. Section 64-23-13, 1953 Comp. (similar to this section) did not relate to a towed load. 1972 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 72-21. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 198, 791, 792. Violation of regulations governing size or weight of motor vehicles, or combinations of vehicles and loads, on the highway as basis of liability for personal injury, death, or damage to private property, 21 A.L.R.3d 989. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles §§ 32, 43.
NM Stat § 66-7-403 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 5 - WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITATIONS|Section 66-7-403 - Projecting loads on passenger vehicles.

No passenger-type vehicle, except a motorcycle or recreational vehicle shall be operated on any highway with any load carried thereon extending beyond the line of the fenders on the left side of the vehicle nor extending more than six inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side of the vehicle. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-23-14, enacted by Laws 1955, ch. 37, § 3; 1971, ch. 279, § 8; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-403, by Laws 1978, ch. 37, § 474; 2001, ch. 127, § 5. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the definition of "motorcycle", see 66-1-4.11 NMSA 1978. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, inserted "or recreational vehicle" following "except a motorcycle". Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic § 793. Liability for injury or damage caused by collision with portion of load projecting beyond rear or side of motor vehicle or trailer, 21 A.L.R.3d 371.
NM Stat § 66-7-405 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 5 - WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITATIONS|Section 66-7-405 - Minimum vehicle size.

A. It is unlawful to operate on the highways of this state any motor vehicle: (1) with a wheelbase, between two axles, of less than three feet four inches; (2) with a motor displacement of less than forty-five cubic centimeters; or (3) any motorcycle with less than a twenty-five inch seat height measured from the ground to the lowest point on the top of the seat cushion, without a rider. B. For the purpose of this section, wheelbase shall be measured upon a straight line from center to center of the vehicle axles. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-23-15.1, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 20, § 1; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-405, by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 476. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1973, ch. 20, § 1, repealed 64-23-15.1, 1953 Comp., relating to minimum motor vehicle wheelbase, and enacted the above section. Cross references. — For the definition of "motorcycle", see 66-1-4.11 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-7-406 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 5 - WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITATIONS|Section 66-7-406 - Special load limits.

A. Subject to the provisions of Sections 66-7-401 through 66-7-416 NMSA 1978 limiting the length of vehicles and loads, the load upon any vehicle operated alone or the load upon the front vehicle of a combination of vehicles shall not extend more than three feet beyond the foremost part of the vehicle, and the load upon any vehicle operated alone or the load upon the rear vehicle of a combination of vehicles shall not extend more than seven feet beyond the rear of the bed or body of the vehicle. For the purposes of this section, the foremost part of a front-end loading solid waste collection vehicle shall include the front-end loading equipment attached to the vehicle. B. If a vehicle combination consists of a tractor, semitrailer and a trailer, the rear overhang is limited to a maximum of two feet on the trailer and semitrailer and no front overhang. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-406, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 477; 1989, ch. 319, § 9; 1997, ch. 94, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the definition of "combination", see 66-1-4.3 NMSA 1978. The 1997 amendment, effective June 20, 1997, added the second sentence in Subsection A. The 1989 amendment, effective July 1, 1989, designated the former provisions as Subsection A, therein substituting "Sections 66-7-401 through 66-7-416 NMSA 1978" for "Sections 64-7-401 through 64-7-416 NMSA 1953"; added Subsection B; and made minor stylistic changes. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 171, 196, 793. Liability for injury or damage caused by collision with portion of load projecting beyond rear or side of motor vehicle or trailer, 21 A.L.R.3d 371.
NM Stat § 66-7-407 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 5 - WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITATIONS|Section 66-7-407 - Loads on vehicles.

A. No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless the vehicle is so constructed, loaded, secured or covered as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping, except that sand may be dropped for the purpose of securing traction or water or other substance may be sprinkled on a roadway in cleaning or maintaining the roadway. B. No person shall operate on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles with any load unless the load and any covering thereon are securely fastened so as to prevent the covering or load from becoming loose, detached or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-407, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 478; 1989, ch. 319, § 10. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the penalty assessment for violation, see 66-8-116 NMSA 1978. The 1989 amendment, effective July 1, 1989, inserted "secured or covered" in Subsection A and made minor stylistic changes throughout the section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 171, 196.