New Mexico § 66-7-106 - Pedestrian-control signals
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-106 — Pedestrian-control signals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-106. Pedestrian-control signals
A. Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words “walk” or “don't
walk” are in place: (1) “walk” indicates that pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway
in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right of way by drivers of all
vehicles; and (2) “don't walk” indicates that no pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in
the directions of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed the pedestrian's
crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the
don't walk signal is showing. B. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment
misdemeanor.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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