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NM Stat § 66-5-503 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 6 - IGNITION INTERLOCK LICENSES|Section 66-5-503 - Ignition interlock license; requirements.

A. A person whose driving privilege or driver's license has been revoked or denied or who has not met the ignition interlock license requirement as a condition of reinstatement pursuant to Section 66-5-33.1 NMSA 1978 may apply for an ignition interlock license from the division. B. An applicant for an ignition interlock license shall: (1) provide proof of installation of the ignition interlock device by a traffic safety bureau-approved ignition interlock installer on any vehicle the applicant drives; and (2) sign an affidavit acknowledging that: (a) operation by the applicant of any vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device is subject to penalties for driving with a revoked license; (b) tampering or interfering with the proper and intended operation of an ignition interlock device may subject the applicant to penalties for driving with a license that was revoked for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a violation of the Implied Consent Act [66-8-105 to 66-8-112 NMSA 1978]; and (c) the applicant shall maintain the ignition interlock device and keep up-to-date records in the motor vehicle showing required service and calibrations and be able to provide the records upon request. C. A person who has been convicted of homicide by vehicle or great bodily harm by vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, as provided in Section 66-8-101 NMSA 1978, shall not be issued an ignition interlock license unless the person has completed serving the sentence for that crime, including any period of probation and parole. History: Laws 2003, ch. 239, § 3; 2007, ch. 319, § 49; 2008, ch. 67, § 1; 2009, ch. 254, § 2; 2013, ch. 101, § 3. ANNOTATIONSThe 2013 amendment, effective July 1, 2013, allowed the issuance of an ignition interlock license to a person convicted of homicide by vehicle or great bodily harm by vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs after completion of the sentence for that crime; and in Subsection C, after "great bodily", deleted "injury" and added "harm" and after "ignition interlock license", added "unless the person has completed serving the sentence for that crime, including any period of probation and parole". The 2009 amendment, effective July 1, 2009, in Subsection A, after "denied", added "or who has not met the ignition interlock license requirement as a condition of reinstatement pursuant to Section 66-5-33.1 NMSA 1978". The 2008 amendment, effective February 29, 2008, added Subparagraph (b) of Paragraph (2) of Subsection B. The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, changed "instructor's permit" to "driving privilege" and eliminated "provisional license".
NM Stat § 66-5-504 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 6 - IGNITION INTERLOCK LICENSES|Section 66-5-504 - Penalties.

A. A person who is issued an ignition interlock license and operates a vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device is driving with a license that was revoked for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a violation of the Implied Consent Act [66-8-105 to 66-8-112 NMSA 1978] and may be subject to the penalties provided in Section 66-5-39 NMSA 1978. B. A person who is issued an ignition interlock license and who knowingly and deliberately tampers or interferes or causes another to tamper or interfere with the proper and intended operation of an ignition interlock device may be subject to the penalties for driving with a license that was revoked for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a violation of the Implied Consent Act as provided in Section 66-5-39 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 2003, ch. 239, § 4; 2008, ch. 67, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2008 amendment, effective February 29, 2008, provided that driving without an ignition interlock device is driving with a revoked license for purposes of DWI or the Implied Consent Act and added Subsection B.
NM Stat § 66-7-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-1 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1990, ch. 120, § 45 repealed 66-7-1 NMSA 1978, as amended by Laws 1989, ch. 318, § 21, relating to definitions for traffic regulation, effective July 1, 1990. For provisions of former section, see the 1989 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 66-1-4.1 to 66-1-4.20 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-7-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-2 - Reference to vehicles upon the highways; exceptions.

A. The provisions of Chapter 66, Article 7 NMSA 1978 relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways, except where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section. B. The provisions of Sections 66-7-201 through 66-7-215, 66-7-352.5, 66-8-102 and 66-8-113 NMSA 1978 apply upon highways and elsewhere throughout the state. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-2, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 372; 2001, ch. 124, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, inserted "66-7-352.5" in Subsection B and updated the internal references throughout the section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 1, 2, 11, 204 to 206, 266. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles §§ 1 to 8, 16, 20.
NM Stat § 66-7-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-3 - Required obedience to traffic laws.

It is unlawful and, unless otherwise declared in the Motor Vehicle Code [66-1-1 NMSA 1978] with respect to particular offenses, it is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in Article 7 of Chapter 66 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-3, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 373. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the penalty for a misdemeanor, see 66-8-7 NMSA 1978. For duty of driver to take precautions when approaching blind person, see 28-7-4 NMSA 1978. Section subject to assimilation under federal law. — The offenses described by Section 66-5-39 NMSA 1978 (driving while license suspended), 66-8-102 NMSA 1978 (driving while under the influence) and this section (violation of traffic laws) are all criminal offenses, and, as such, the applicable sentences are assimilated for offenses committed on military installations within the state under the Assimilative Crimes Act, 18 U.S.C. § 13. United States v. Adams, 140 F.3d 895 (10th Cir.), cert. denied, 525 U.S. 895, 119 S. Ct. 219, 142 L. Ed. 2d 180 (1998). Enforcement outside jurisdiction. — A municipal officer does not have the authority to enforce the Motor Vehicle Code outside the city limits of the municipality. 1988 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 88-77. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic § 204. Entrapment to commit traffic offense, 34 A.L.R.4th 1167. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 25. Automated traffic enforcement systems. 26 A.L.R.6th 179.
NM Stat § 66-7-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-4 - Obedience to police officers.

No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested by law with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic. History: 1941 Comp., § 68-2126, enacted by Laws 1953, ch. 139, § 24; 1953 Comp., § 64-15-3; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-4, by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 374. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic § 19. Motorist's liability for injury to one in or about a street or highway for the purpose of directing or warning traffic, 98 A.L.R.2d 1169. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 43.
NM Stat § 66-7-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-5 - Public officers and employees to obey act; exceptions.

A. The provisions of Article 7, Chapter 66 NMSA 1978, applicable to the drivers of vehicles upon the highways, shall apply to the drivers of all vehicles owned or operated by the United States, this state or any county, city, town, district or any other political subdivision of the state, except as provided in this section and subject to such specific exceptions as are set forth in Article 7, Chapter 66 NMSA 1978 with reference to authorized emergency vehicles. B. Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 66 NMSA 1978 shall not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-5, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 375. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For definition of "authorized emergency vehicle", see 66-1-4.1 NMSA 1978. Provision creating exemption for work on highway should be strictly construed and the right of the defendant to the benefits of the exemption must be clear and unmistakable. Sturgeon v. Clark, 1961-NMSC-125, 69 N.M. 132, 364 P.2d 757. Provision recognizes fact that maintenance personnel cannot follow road rules. — The legislature incorporated Section 64-15-4, 1953 Comp. (similar to this section), into the law in recognition of the fact that in constructing, repairing and maintaining highways there are circumstances under which men and equipment must be present on the surface of the highway without being held to comply with the rules of the road which are generally binding. Sturgeon v. Clark, 1961-NMSC-125, 69 N.M. 132, 364 P.2d 757. Actual work must be performed for exemption to apply. — While providing for performing necessary work without being in violation of provisions otherwise applicable, the legislature was careful to restrict the exemption to situations where actual work was being performed on the surface of the highway. It is not for the court to extend the application beyond the clear language used. Sturgeon v. Clark, 1961-NMSC-125, 69 N.M. 132, 364 P.2d 757. Even without express direction from the legislature that local traffic regulations should extend to drivers of federal, state or other vehicles, such drivers are amenable to them. 1955 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 55-6313. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic § 207. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 21.
NM Stat § 66-7-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-7 - Traffic laws apply to persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.

Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by Article 7 of Chapter 66 NMSA 1978, except those provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 66 NMSA 1978 which by their very nature can have no application, and except where otherwise specifically provided in Aticle [Article] 7 of Chapter 66 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-7, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 377. ANNOTATIONSProvision has no application to horses being driven across highway. Knox v. Trujillo, 1963-NMSC-132, 72 N.M. 345, 383 P.2d 823. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Liability for damage to motor vehicle or injury to person riding therein from collision with runaway horse, or horse left unattended or untied in street, 49 A.L.R.4th 653. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 43.
NM Stat § 66-7-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-8 - Provisions uniform throughout state.

The provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 66 NMSA 1978 shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities therein and no local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance, rule or regulation in conflict with such provisions unless expressly authorized herein. Local authorities may, however, adopt additional traffic regulations which are not in conflict with such provisions. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-8, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 378. ANNOTATIONSOrdinance proscribing drunk driving solely on public highways not inconsistent. — A city ordinance which was construed by the court of appeals to proscribe drunk driving solely on public highways was not inconsistent with the broader state proscription. City of Las Cruces v. Davis, 1975-NMCA-044, 87 N.M. 425, 535 P.2d 68. Albuquerque's ordinance making it unlawful for any person under the influence to operate vehicle is enforceable under and consistent with state law. The fact that the ordinance defines an attempted misdemeanor does not mean it is invalid because Section 30-28-1 NMSA 1978 prohibits sentencing for an attempted misdemeanor. The latter is a general law and is not applicable if a special law covers the same matter. Likewise, the last sentence of former Section 64-15-7, 1953 Comp. (similar to this section), specifically authorizes Albuquerque to adopt additional traffic regulations. City of Albuquerque v. Chavez, 1978-NMCA-032, 91 N.M. 559, 577 P.2d 457, cert. denied, 91 N.M. 610, 577 P.2d 1256. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 17, 206. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 43.
NM Stat § 66-7-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-10 - No interference with rights of owners of real property with reference thereto.

Nothing in Article 7 of Chapter 66 NMSA 1978 shall be construed to prevent the owner of real property, used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel by permission of the owner and not as matter of right, from prohibiting such use, or from requiring other or different or additional conditions than those so specified or otherwise regulating such use as may seem best to such owner. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-10, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 380. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 232 to 234. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles §§ 26, 43.
NM Stat § 66-7-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-11 - New Mexico state police power to close certain highways in emergencies.

Notwithstanding any rule or agreement of the department of transportation, the New Mexico state police, in cases of emergency where the condition of a state, United States or interstate highway presents a substantial danger to vehicular travel by reason of storm, fire, accident, spillage of hazardous materials or other unusual or dangerous conditions, may temporarily close such highway to vehicular travel; provided that the state police shall use all means necessary to reroute traffic around the accident or incident scene using lanes, shoulders, frontage roads or alternative routes that may be available and physically unaffected by the accident or incident. The department of transportation shall be notified of the highway closure as soon as practicable and assist the state police with traffic control. During the course of any investigation where evidence is present in the travel portion of the roadway, such evidence shall be documented and collected first so that the roadway can be cleared and traffic can be routed through the scene. Any other law enforcement agency that may be investigating an accident or incident where the investigating agency believes closure of the highway is necessary shall contact the state police immediately. The state police shall evaluate the emergency situation and determine if the closure is necessary and, with the assistance of the investigating agency, shall reroute traffic around the accident or incident scene. The state police shall make the final determination regarding the length of time it is necessary to have the highway closed and other law enforcement agencies shall adhere to the directions of the state police. History: Laws 1987, ch. 280, § 1; 2007, ch. 175, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, added U.S. and interstate highways and provided criteria and the process for the temporary closure of highways.
NM Stat § 66-7-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-12 - Autonomous motor vehicles; notification and regulation of testing. (Effective July 1, 2022.)

A. Prior to testing an autonomous motor vehicle or an autonomous commercial motor vehicle on a public highway in New Mexico, a person owning or operating such a motor vehicle shall notify the department of transportation at least five calendar days in advance of such operation on a form provided by rule by the department of at least the following information:(1) the serial number and type of each motor vehicle to be tested;(2) the routes to be used by the motor vehicles;(3) the level of automated driving systems to be used by the motor vehicles; and(4) such additional information as may be required by the department of transportation by rule.B. The department of transportation shall promulgate rules regarding the notification and regulation process provided for in Subsection A of this section, including forms to be used and information to be submitted by operators of autonomous motor vehicles and autonomous commercial motor vehicles when testing such motor vehicles on public highways in New Mexico.History: Laws 2021, ch. 114, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 114, § 9 made Laws 2021, ch. 114, § 7 effective July 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 66-7-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 1 - APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS|Section 66-7-13 - Autonomous motor vehicles; standards; local regulation. (Effective July 1, 2022.)

A. Autonomous motor vehicles and autonomous commercial motor vehicles shall meet all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. Additionally, autonomous motor vehicles and autonomous commercial motor vehicles shall be capable of being operated in compliance with applicable traffic and motor vehicle laws in New Mexico.B. No political subdivision of the state may, by ordinance, resolution or any other means, prohibit the testing or operation of an autonomous motor vehicle or autonomous commercial motor vehicle within the jurisdictional boundaries of the political subdivision solely on the basis of the motor vehicle being equipped with an automated driving system.History: Laws 2021, ch. 114, § 8. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 114, § 9 made Laws 2021, ch. 114, § 8 effective July 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 66-7-101 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 2 - SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS|Section 66-7-101 - State transportation commission to adopt sign manual.

The state transportation commission shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic-control devices consistent with the provisions of Chapter 66, Article 7 NMSA 1978 for use upon highways within this state. The uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system then current as approved by the American association of state highway officials. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-101, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 381; 2003, ch. 142, § 11. ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, substituted "transportation commission" for "highway commission" in the section heading and the section; and substituted "provisions of Chapter 66, Article 7 NMSA 1978" for "provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 64 NMSA 1953." Traffic control manual given prospective effect only. — The manual of uniform traffic control adopted by the commission as it relates to stop signs is to be given prospective effect only. Sellman v. Haddock, 1959-NMSC-082, 66 N.M. 206, 345 P.2d 416. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 232 to 234. Legal aspects of speed bumps, 60 A.L.R.4th 1249. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 43.
NM Stat § 66-7-102 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety|Part 2 - SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS|Section 66-7-102 - State transportation commission to sign all state highways.

A. The state transportation commission shall place and maintain such traffic-control devices, conforming to its manual and specifications, upon all state highways as it deems necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of Chapter 66, Article 7 NMSA 1978 or to regulate, warn or guide traffic. B. No local authority shall place or maintain any traffic-control device upon any highway under the jurisdiction of the state transportation commission except by permission of the commission. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-102, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 382; 2003, ch. 142, § 12. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For provisions preventing local authorities from enacting conflicting ordinances, see 66-7-8 NMSA 1978. For powers of local authorities with respect to streets and highways, see 66-7-9 NMSA 1978. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, substituted "transportation commission" for "highway commission" in the section heading and the section; and substituted "provisions of Chapter 66, Article 7 NMSA 1978" for "provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 64 NMSA 1953." Liability for failure to post signs. — In an action claiming that negligence of the highway and transportation department (now department of transportation) in failing to post proper traffic signs resulted in an accident, the question whether signs were necessary to fulfill the department's duty to reasonably regulate, warn or guide traffic was a question of fact for the jury. Pollock v. State Hwy. & Transp. Dep't, 1999-NMCA-083, 127 N.M. 521, 984 P.2d 768, cert. denied, 127 N.M. 389, 981 P.2d 1207. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Motorist's liability for collision at intersection of ordinary and arterial highways as affected by absence, displacement, or malfunctioning of stop sign or other traffic signal, 74 A.L.R.2d 242. Liability of highway authorities arising out of motor vehicle accident allegedly caused by failure to erect or properly maintain traffic control device at intersection, 34 A.L.R.3d 1008. Highways: governmental duty to provide curve warnings or markings, 57 A.L.R.4th 342. Governmental liability for failure to post highway deer crossing warning signs, 59 A.L.R.4th 1217.