New Mexico § 66-7-311 - When overtaking on the right is permitted
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-311 — When overtaking on the right is permitted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-311. When overtaking on the right is permitted
A. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle
only under the following conditions: (1) when the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; (2) upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles
of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction; or (3) upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one
direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient
width for two or more lines of moving vehicles. B. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only
under conditions permitting such movement in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled
portion of the roadway.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-311
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-311 cover?
Section 66-7-311 ("When overtaking on the right is permitted") 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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