New Mexico § 29-1-19 - Consult nontraditional communication or disability registry
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-1-19 — Consult nontraditional communication or disability registry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-1-19. Consult nontraditional communication or disability registry
Prior to interacting with a driver or occupant of a motor vehicle, every peace officer
shall, if practicable, consult the national crime information center system or other
electronic motor vehicle record management system to determine if the motor vehicle
is on the nontraditional communication or disability registry, and if the motor vehicle
is on the registry, take appropriate safety precautions during the interaction. If the registry reveals that a driver or occupant of the motor vehicle has a seizure
disorder that may be triggered by flashing lights, including photosensitive epilepsy,
the peace officer shall minimize the use of flashing lights to the extent feasible,
taking safety into consideration.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 29-1-19
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 29-1-19 cover?
Section 29-1-19 ("Consult nontraditional communication or disability registry") 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.
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