The state transportation commission shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic-control devices consistent with the provisions of Chapter 66, Article 7 NMSA 1978 for use upon highways within this state. The uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system then current as approved by the American association of state highway officials.
History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-101, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 381; 2003, ch. 142, § 11.
The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, substituted "transportation commission" for "highway commission" in the section heading and the section; and substituted "provisions of Chapter 66, Article 7 NMSA 1978" for "provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 64 NMSA 1953."
Traffic control manual given prospective effect only. — The manual of uniform traffic control adopted by the commission as it relates to stop signs is to be given prospective effect only. Sellman v. Haddock, 1959-NMSC-082, 66 N.M. 206, 345 P.2d 416.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 232 to 234.
Legal aspects of speed bumps, 60 A.L.R.4th 1249.
60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 43.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety
Part 2 - SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
Section 66-7-101 - State transportation commission to adopt sign manual.
Section 66-7-102 - State transportation commission to sign all state highways.
Section 66-7-102.1 - State transportation commission; speed limit signs.
Section 66-7-103 - Local traffic-control devices.
Section 66-7-103.1 - Advance signal warning required.
Section 66-7-104 - Obedience to any required traffic-control devices.
Section 66-7-105 - Traffic-control signal legend.
Section 66-7-106 - Pedestrian-control signals.
Section 66-7-107 - Flashing signals.
Section 66-7-108 - Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings.
Section 66-7-109 - Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.