New Mexico § 66-5-1.1 - Definition
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-1.1 — Definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-1.1. Definition
As used in Sections 66-5-8 and 66-5-9 NMSA 1978 , “ traffic violation ” means: A. failure to obey traffic-control devices, as provided in Section 66-7-104 NMSA 1978; B. failure to obey traffic-control signals, as provided in Section 66-7-105 NMSA 1978; C. speeding, as provided in Section 66-7-301 NMSA 1978; D. failure to yield, as provided in Sections 66-7-328 through 66-7-332.1 NMSA 1978; E. child not in restraint device or seat belt, as provided in Section 66-7-369 NMSA 1978; F. failure to properly fasten safety belt, as provided in Section 66-7-372 NMSA 1978; G. homicide by vehicle, as provided in Section 66-8-101 NMSA 1978; H. injury to pregnant woman by vehicle, as provided in Section 66-8-101.1 NMSA 1978; I. driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, as provided
in Section 66-8-102 NMSA 1978; J. refusal to submit to chemical tests, as provided in Section 66-8-111 NMSA 1978; K. reckless driving, as provided in Section 66-8-113 NMSA 1978; L. careless driving, as provided in Section 66-8-114 NMSA 1978; M. racing on highways, as provided in Section 66-8-115 NMSA 1978; N. using a mobile communication device while driving a motor vehicle, unless the driver
holds a valid amateur radio operator license issued by the federal communications
commission and is operating an amateur radio. As used in this subsection: (1) “ driving ” means being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle on a highway or street,
except that “driving” does not include being lawfully parked; and (2) “ mobile communication device ” means a wireless communication device that is designed to receive and transmit voice,
text or image communication; or O. buying, attempting to buy, receiving, possessing or permitting oneself to be served
alcoholic beverages, as provided in Subsection C of Section 60-7B-1 NMSA 1978 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-1.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-1.1 cover?
Section 66-5-1.1 ("Definition") 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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