New Mexico § 66-7-301 - Speed regulation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-301 — Speed regulation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-301. Speed regulation
A. No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than: (1) fifteen miles per hour on all highways when passing a school while children are
going to or leaving school and when the school zone is properly posted; (2) thirty miles per hour in a business or residence district; (3) fifty-five miles per hour on a county road, as defined in Section 66-7-304 NMSA 1978 , without a posted speed limit; (4) seventy-five miles per hour; and (5) the posted speed limit in construction zones posted as double fine zones or other
safety zones posted as double fine zones as designated by the department of transportation;
provided that the posted speed limit shall be determined by an engineering study performed
by the department of transportation. B. In every event, speed shall be so controlled by the driver as may be necessary: (1) to avoid colliding with a person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering the
highway; (2) to comply with legal requirements as may be established by the department of transportation
or the New Mexico state police division of the department of public safety and the
duty of all persons to use due care; and (3) to protect workers in construction zones posted as double fine zones or other
safety zones posted as double fine zones as designated by the department of transportation. C. The speed limits set forth in Subsection A of this section may be altered as authorized
in Section 66-7-303 NMSA 1978 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-301
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-301 cover?
Section 66-7-301 ("Speed regulation") 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 § 66-7-301?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-301" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-7-301 apply to my situation?
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