This act [66-7-370 to 66-7-373 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Safety Belt Use Act".
History: Laws 1985, ch. 131, § 1.
Law reviews. — For article, "The Seat Belt Defense Reconsidered: A Return to Accountability in Tort Law?," see 16 N.M.L. Rev. 221 (1986).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Liability under state law for injuries resulting from defective automobile seatbelt, shoulder harness, or restraint system, 48 A.L.R.5th 1.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety
Part 4 - TRAFFIC LAWS GENERALLY
Section 66-7-301 - Speed regulation.
Section 66-7-302.1 - Speed limit; conviction; use limited.
Section 66-7-303 - Establishment of speed zones.
Section 66-7-303.1 - Construction zones; traffic control devices; penalty.
Section 66-7-304 - County roads; authority to regulate speed limits.
Section 66-7-305 - Minimum speed regulation.
Section 66-7-306 - Special speed limitations.
Section 66-7-307 - Charging violations; rule in civil actions.
Section 66-7-308 - Drive on right side of roadway; exceptions.
Section 66-7-309 - Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite direction [directions].
Section 66-7-310 - Overtaking a vehicle on the left.
Section 66-7-311 - When overtaking on the right is permitted.
Section 66-7-312 - Limitations on overtaking on the left.
Section 66-7-313 - Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.
Section 66-7-314 - Movement of hazardous vehicle; escort may be required.
Section 66-7-315 - No-passing zones.
Section 66-7-316 - One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
Section 66-7-317 - Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Section 66-7-318 - Following too closely.
Section 66-7-318 - Following too closely. (Effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 66-7-319 - Driving on divided highways.
Section 66-7-320 - Restricted access.
Section 66-7-321 - Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway.
Section 66-7-322 - Required position and method of turning at intersections.
Section 66-7-323 - Turning on curve or crest or [of] grade prohibited.
Section 66-7-324 - Starting parked vehicle.
Section 66-7-325 - Turning movements and required signals.
Section 66-7-326 - Signals by hand and arm or signal device.
Section 66-7-327 - Method of giving hand and arm signals.
Section 66-7-328 - Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
Section 66-7-329 - Vehicles turning left at intersection.
Section 66-7-330 - Vehicles entering stop or yield intersection.
Section 66-7-331 - Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway.
Section 66-7-332.1 - Approach of oncoming vehicle; yield right of way.
Section 66-7-333 - Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
Section 66-7-334 - Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks.
Section 66-7-335 - Crossing at other than crosswalks.
Section 66-7-336 - School crossings.
Section 66-7-337 - Drivers to exercise due care.
Section 66-7-338 - Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk.
Section 66-7-339 - Pedestrians on roadways.
Section 66-7-340 - Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
Section 66-7-341 - Railroad-highway grade crossing violations; all drivers.
Section 66-7-342 - All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
Section 66-7-344 - Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
Section 66-7-345 - Authority to designate through highways and stop and yield intersections.
Section 66-7-346 - Stop before emerging from alley or private driveway.
Section 66-7-347 - Overtaking and passing school bus.
Section 66-7-348 - Special lighting equipment on school buses.
Section 66-7-349 - Stopping, standing or parking outside of business or residence districts.
Section 66-7-350 - Officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles.
Section 66-7-351 - Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places.
Section 66-7-352 - Additional parking regulations.
Section 66-7-352.1 - Short title.
Section 66-7-352.2 - Legislative intent.
Section 66-7-352.3 - Repealed.
Section 66-7-352.4 - Parking lots; standards.
Section 66-7-352.5 - Unauthorized use; penalties.
Section 66-7-352.6 - Enforcement.
Section 66-7-353 - Unattended motor vehicle.
Section 66-7-354 - Limitation on backing.
Section 66-7-355 - Riding on motorcycles.
Section 66-7-356 - Mandatory use of protective helmets.
Section 66-7-357 - Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism.
Section 66-7-358 - Restriction on use of video screens in motor vehicles.
Section 66-7-359 - Driving on mountain highways.
Section 66-7-360 - Coasting prohibited.
Section 66-7-361 - Following fire apparatus and driving through safety zone prohibited.
Section 66-7-362 - Crossing fire hose.
Section 66-7-363 - Animals on highway; highway fencing.
Section 66-7-364 - Putting injurious material or trash on highway prohibited.
Section 66-7-365 - Recompiled.
Section 66-7-366 - Occupied moving house trailer.
Section 66-7-367 - Improper opening of doors.
Section 66-7-368 - Purpose [of child restraint device provisions].
Section 66-7-369 - Child passenger restraint; enforcement.
Section 66-7-370 - Short title.
Section 66-7-372 - Safety belt use required; exception.
Section 66-7-373 - Enforcement programs.