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Current as of May 06, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. It is unlawful for any person:
(1) to drive a vehicle over, upon or across any curb, central dividing section or other separation or dividing line on controlled-access facilities; or
(2) to make a left turn or a semicircular or u-turn except through an opening provided for that purpose in the dividing curb section, separation or line; or
(3) to drive any vehicle except in the proper lane provided for that purpose and in the proper direction and to the right of the central dividing curb, separation, section or line; or
(4) to drive any vehicle into the controlled-access facility from a local service road except through an opening provided for that purpose in the dividing curb or dividing section or dividing line which separates such service road from the controlled-access facility proper.
B. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) nor less than five dollars ($5.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than ninety days nor less than five days, or by both fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the judge.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 67. Highways § 67-11-10. Unlawful use of controlled-access facilities; penalties - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-67-highways/nm-st-sect-67-11-10/
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