New Mexico § 66-7-334 - Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-334 — Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-334. Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks
A. When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of
a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so
yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian
is in the crosswalk. B. A pedestrian shall not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk
or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the driver
to yield. C. Subsection A of this section shall not apply under the conditions stated in Subsection B of Section 66-7-335 NMSA 1978 . D. Whenever a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk
at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of another
vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. E. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment
misdemeanor.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-334
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-334 cover?
Section 66-7-334 ("Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks") 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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