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.
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