New Mexico § 66-7-336 - School crossings
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-336 — School crossings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-336. School crossings
A. Crosswalks may be established over highways abutting a school or the grounds adjacent
to a school, and all children crossing the highways shall be required to do so within
the marked crosswalks. The state transportation commission, with respect to state highways, and local authorities,
with respect to streets under their jurisdiction, with advice of the local superintendent
of schools, shall establish and mark or cause to be marked these highway crossings. B. Crosswalks over highways not abutting school grounds may be established by the
state transportation commission, with respect to state highways, and by local authorities,
with respect to streets under their jurisdiction, with advice of the local superintendent
of schools and after adequate assurance has been given that proper safety precautions
will be maintained pursuant to regulations of the state transportation commission
and of the local authorities. Responsibility for maintaining the crossing will be with the appropriate county
or municipality wherein the school is located. C. At all school crossings except as provided in this section, appropriate signs shall
be provided as prescribed by the state transportation commission or local authorities
within their respective jurisdictions, indicating the crossings and regulating traffic
movement within the school zones. D. School crossings are not required to be specially posted when they are located
at: (1) a signalized intersection; (2) an intersection where traffic is controlled by a stop sign; or (3) a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-336
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-336 cover?
Section 66-7-336 ("School crossings") 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.
How do I cite New Mexico § 66-7-336?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-7-336 apply to my situation?
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