A. Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "walk" or "don't walk" are in place:
(1) "walk" indicates that pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right of way by drivers of all vehicles; and
(2) "don't walk" indicates that no pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the directions of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed the pedestrian's crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the don't walk signal is showing.
B. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment misdemeanor.
History: 1941 Comp., § 68-2206, enacted by Laws 1953, ch. 139, § 35; 1953 Comp., § 64-16-6; Laws 1969, ch. 169, § 4; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-106, by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 386; 2018, ch. 74, § 41.
The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, provided a penalty for a violation of this section, and made technical changes; added new subsection designation "A.", and in Subsection A, added new paragraph designations "(1)" and "(2)"; and added new Subsection B.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Liability for collision of automobile with pedestrian as affected by reliance upon or disregard of stop-and-go signal, 2 A.L.R.3d 155.
Liability for collision of automobile with pedestrian at intersection as affected by reliance upon or disregard of traffic sign or signal other than stop-and-go signal, 3 A.L.R.3d 557.
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.