New Mexico § 66-7-308 - Drive on right side of roadway; exceptions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-308 — Drive on right side of roadway; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-308. Drive on right side of roadway; exceptions
A. Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right
half of the roadway, and where practicable, entirely to the right of the center thereof,
except as follows: (1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under
the rules governing such movement; (2) when the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction
or repair; (3) upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable
thereon; or (4) upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic. B. Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic
at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the
right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand
curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another car proceeding
in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into
a private road or driveway.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-308
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-308 cover?
Section 66-7-308 ("Drive on right side of roadway; exceptions") 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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