As used in Sections 66-5-8 and 66-5-9 NMSA 1978, "traffic violation" means:

A. failure to obey traffic-control devices, as provided in Section 66-7-104 NMSA 1978;

B. failure to obey traffic-control signals, as provided in Section 66-7-105 NMSA 1978;

C. speeding, as provided in Section 66-7-301 NMSA 1978;

D. failure to yield, as provided in Sections 66-7-328 through 66-7-332.1 NMSA 1978;

E. child not in restraint device or seat belt, as provided in Section 66-7-369 NMSA 1978;

F. failure to properly fasten safety belt, as provided in Section 66-7-372 NMSA 1978;

G. homicide by vehicle, as provided in Section 66-8-101 NMSA 1978;

H. injury to pregnant woman by vehicle, as provided in Section 66-8-101.1 NMSA 1978;

I. driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, as provided in Section 66-8-102 NMSA 1978;

J. refusal to submit to chemical tests, as provided in Section 66-8-111 NMSA 1978;

K. reckless driving, as provided in Section 66-8-113 NMSA 1978;

L. careless driving, as provided in Section 66-8-114 NMSA 1978;

M. racing on highways, as provided in Section 66-8-115 NMSA 1978;

N. 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:

(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

(2) "mobile communication device" means a wireless communication device that is designed to receive and transmit voice, text or image communication; or

O. 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.

History: Laws 1999, ch. 175, § 1; 2011, ch. 143, § 1.

The 2011 amendment, effective June 17, 2011, added "child not in restraint device or seat belt", "failure to properly fasten safety belt", "using a mobile communication device while driving" and "buying, possessing or being served alcoholic beverages" to the list of traffic violations.