New Mexico § 66-7-305 - Minimum speed regulation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-305 — Minimum speed regulation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-305. Minimum speed regulation
A. A person shall not drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the
normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for
safe operation or to be in compliance with law. B. Whenever the state transportation commission or local authorities within their
respective jurisdictions determine on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation
that slow speeds on any part of a highway consistently impede the normal and reasonable
movement of traffic, the commission or the local authority may determine and declare
a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary
for safe operation or to be in compliance with law; provided that local authorities
in municipalities of more than one hundred thousand population may prohibit vehicles
that by virtue of weight or design are slow moving on local arterials during peak
hours of traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-305
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-305 cover?
Section 66-7-305 ("Minimum 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 § 66-7-305?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-305" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 66-7-305 apply to my situation?
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