New Mexico § 66-7-373 - Enforcement programs
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-373 — Enforcement programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-373. Enforcement programs
A. Failure to be secured by a child passenger restraint device or by a safety belt
as required by the Safety Belt Use Act shall not in any instance constitute fault
or negligence and shall not limit or apportion damages. B. The bureau in cooperation with the state department of public education and the
department of health shall, to the extent that funding allows, provide education to
encourage compliance with the use of restraint devices in reducing the risk of harm
to their users as well as to others. C. The bureau shall evaluate the effectiveness of the Safety Belt Use Act and shall
include a report of its findings in the annual evaluation report on its highway safety
plan that it submits to the national highway traffic safety administration and the
federal highway administration under 23 U.S.C. 402 . D. The provisions of the Safety Belt Use Act shall be enforced whether or not associated
with the enforcement of any other statute.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-373
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-373 cover?
Section 66-7-373 ("Enforcement programs") 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 § 66-7-373?
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