§ 24-12-6-2.16. Restrictions on use of controlled-access streets.

A.

No pedestrian, bicycle or other non-motorized traffic shall use any controlled-access street, but notwithstanding this provision, drivers of vehicles using the controlled-access street are not relieved of responsibility for exercising due care.

B.

In addition to the provisions of paragraph A, the local governing body may, by ordinance, regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access street within its jurisdiction by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic.

C.

No driver shall stop a vehicle upon any controlled-access street for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers, freight or merchandise.

D.

The administrator has the authority to erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlled-access street on which the restrictions are applicable, and when such traffic-control devices are in place, no person shall disobey the restrictions stated on the devices.

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

State law reference

66-7-321 NMSA 1978.