New Mexico § 66-7-317 - Driving on roadways laned for traffic
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-317 — Driving on roadways laned for traffic, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-317. Driving on roadways laned for traffic
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic
the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply: A. a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane
and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that
such movement can be made with safety; B. upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes a vehicle shall not be driven
in the center lane except when overtaking a [and] passing another vehicle where the
roadway is clearly visible and such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe
distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where such center lane is at the time
allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding
and is signposted to give notice of such allocation; and C. official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated
lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction
regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions
of every such sign.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-317
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-317 cover?
Section 66-7-317 ("Driving on roadways laned for traffic") 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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