2006 New Mexico Statutes - 66-7-11 — New Mexico state police power to close certain highways in emergencies.
66-7-11. New Mexico state police power to close certain highways in emergencies.
Notwithstanding any rule, regulation or agreement of the state highway department, the New Mexico state police, in cases of emergency where the condition of a state highway presents a substantial danger to vehicular travel by reason of storm, fire, accident, spillage of hazardous materials or other unusual or dangerous conditions, may close such highway to vehicular travel until the New Mexico state police determines otherwise. The state highway department shall be notified of the highway closure as soon as practicable.
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