§ 24-12-6-12.21. Driver to take precautions approaching the blind.

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A.

The driver of a vehicle approaching a totally or partially blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color, with or with out a red tip, or using a guide dog shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to the blind pedestrian. Any driver who fails to take necessary precautions shall be liable in damages for any injury caused to the pedestrian.

B.

A totally blind or partially blind pedestrian not carrying a cane or using a guide dog shall have all the rights and privileges conferred by law on other persons, and the failure of a totally blind pedestrian to carry a cane or to use a guide dog shall not be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.

(Ord. No. 1567 , 5-29-18)

State law reference

28-7-4 NMSA 1978.

                    
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