New Mexico § 66-3-852 - Stopped vehicles not to interfere with other traffic
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-852 — Stopped vehicles not to interfere with other traffic, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-3-852. Stopped vehicles not to interfere with other traffic
No motor vehicle shall be stopped, parked or left standing, whether attended or unattended,
upon the traveled portion of any highway outside of a business or residence district,
when it is practicable to stop, park or leave such vehicle off the traveled portion
of the highway. In the event that conditions make it impracticable to move such motor vehicle from
the traveled portion of the highway, the driver shall make every effort to leave all
possible width of the highway opposite the standing vehicle for the free passage of
other vehicles and he shall take care to provide a clear view of the standing vehicle
as far as possible to the front and rear.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-3-852
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-852 cover?
Section 66-3-852 ("Stopped vehicles not to interfere with other traffic") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 66-3-852?
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