The state transportation commission shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic-control devices consistent with the provisions of Chapter 66, Article 7 NMSA 1978 for use upon highways within this state. The uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system then current as approved by the American association of state highway officials.
History: 1953 Comp., § 64-7-101, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 381; 2003, ch. 142, § 11.
The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, substituted "transportation commission" for "highway commission" in the section heading and the section; and substituted "provisions of Chapter 66, Article 7 NMSA 1978" for "provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 64 NMSA 1953."
Traffic control manual given prospective effect only. — The manual of uniform traffic control adopted by the commission as it relates to stop signs is to be given prospective effect only. Sellman v. Haddock, 1959-NMSC-082, 66 N.M. 206, 345 P.2d 416.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 232 to 234.
Legal aspects of speed bumps, 60 A.L.R.4th 1249.
60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 43.
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