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New Mexico Driving and Cell-Phone LegislationThe State of New Mexico does not have a state-wide cell-phone law, however the State does allow localities to enact their own cell-phone legislation. Two cities, Santa Fe and Albuquerque have chosen to enact their own legislation regarding the use of cell-phones while driving. The Santa Fe law falls under Ordinance Number 2006-34 and is part of their "Uniform Traffic Code". Cell-phone use while driving in Santa Fe falls under "Prohibited Activities" while operating a motor vehicle. There are no exceptions for hands-free devices and violators of the driving law will receive a $60 fine.
Like many cell-phone laws across the United States there are exceptions for emergency situations where a 911 call is made. The new law in Albuquerque was enacted in February of 2007. Unlike the Santa Fe cell-phone law there are exceptions for hands-free devices. The new Albuquerque driving law prohibits the us of mobile telephones by a person operating a motor vehicle. Like the Santa Fe driving law there are exceptions for emergency calls. The Albuquerque driving law specifically prohibits text-messaging as part of the law. The cell-phone ordinance falls under Council Bill F/S o0567. The fine for violators will be $100 for the first offense and $200 for each citation after that. The State of New Mexico does regulate cell-phone use of state vehicles. The regulation does have an allowance for hands-free devices. More on the New Mexico Cell-Phone Driving LawsIf you are interested in visiting a government website with information regarding the State of New Mexico Cell-phone laws, please proceed to the links listed below. Information on the Santa Fe Cell-Phone Law Information on the Albuquerque Cell-Phone Law Information on the State of New Mexico Internal Cell-Phone Regulations New Mexico Drunk Driving Laws Penalties & Fines
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