New Mexico § 66-7-307 - Charging violations; rule in civil actions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-307 — Charging violations; rule in civil actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-307. Charging violations; rule in civil actions
A. In every charge of violation of any speed regulation under the Motor Vehicle Code,
the complaint and the uniform traffic citation shall specify the speed at which the
defendant is alleged to have driven and the maximum speed applicable within the district
or at the location. B. Provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code for maximum speed limitations shall not be
construed to relieve the plaintiff in any civil action from the burden of proving
negligence on the part of the defendant as the proximate cause of an accident.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-307
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-307 cover?
Section 66-7-307 ("Charging violations; rule in civil actions") 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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