New Mexico § 66-7-346 - Stop before emerging from alley or private driveway
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-346 — Stop before emerging from alley or private driveway, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-346. Stop before emerging from alley or private driveway
The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district emerging from an alley,
driveway or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk
or the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the
right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering
the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on said roadway.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-346
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-346 cover?
Section 66-7-346 ("Stop before emerging from alley or private driveway") 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 § 66-7-346?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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