§ 24-12-6-2.14. Driving on divided streets.

A.

Whenever any street has been divided into two (2) roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand segment of the divided street (66-7-319 NMSA 1978), unless directed or permitted to use another segment by official traffic-control devices or police officers.(*)

B.

No vehicle shall be driven over, across, or within any such dividing space, barrier, or section, except through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection established by public authority.

C.

Where recessed cut-outs are provided in dividers to facilitate left turns, all vehicles, except those having a turning radius precluding use of such recessed cut-outs, shall execute a left turn by occupying the recess or cut-out prior to entering the intersection.(*)

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

State law reference

66-7-319 NMSA 1978.