{"data":{"id":"us-nm/66-5-1.1","jurisdiction":"us-nm","citation":"66-5-1.1","heading":"Definition.","body":"As used in Sections 66-5-8 and 66-5-9 NMSA 1978, \"traffic violation\" means:\nA. failure to obey traffic-control devices, as provided in Section 66-7-104 NMSA 1978;\nB. failure to obey traffic-control signals, as provided in Section 66-7-105 NMSA 1978;\nC. speeding, as provided in Section 66-7-301 NMSA 1978;\nD. failure to yield, as provided in Sections 66-7-328 through 66-7-332.1 NMSA 1978;\nE. child not in restraint device or seat belt, as provided in Section 66-7-369 NMSA 1978;\nF. failure to properly fasten safety belt, as provided in Section 66-7-372 NMSA 1978;\nG. homicide by vehicle, as provided in Section 66-8-101 NMSA 1978;\nH. injury to pregnant woman by vehicle, as provided in Section 66-8-101.1 NMSA 1978;\nI. driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, as provided in Section 66-8-102 NMSA 1978;\nJ. refusal to submit to chemical tests, as provided in Section 66-8-111 NMSA 1978;\nK. reckless driving, as provided in Section 66-8-113 NMSA 1978;\nL. careless driving, as provided in Section 66-8-114 NMSA 1978;\nM. racing on highways, as provided in Section 66-8-115 NMSA 1978;\nN. using a mobile communication device while driving a motor vehicle, unless the driver holds a valid amateur radio operator license issued by the federal communications commission and is operating an amateur radio. As used in this subsection:\n(1) \"driving\" means being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle on a highway or street, except that \"driving\" does not include being lawfully parked; and\n(2) \"mobile communication device\" means a wireless communication device that is designed to receive and transmit voice, text or image communication; or\nO. buying, attempting to buy, receiving, possessing or permitting oneself to be served alcoholic beverages, as provided in Subsection C of Section 60-7B-1 NMSA 1978.","path":["Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles","ARTICLE 5 Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards"],"source_url":"https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18569/index.do","current_through":"2026-07-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:02:20Z","sha256":"5ddf3138da649166171187b4e5c8c3fe107a67c8dc33f1ebaae9f24afbfa410a","source_id":"us-nm","stale":false,"prev":"us-nm/66-5-1","next":"us-nm/66-5-1.2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}