Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 66-1-4.10 - DefinitionsAs used in the Motor Vehicle Code:
A. "laned roadway" means a roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic;B. "law enforcement agency designated by the division" means the law enforcement agency indicated on the dismantler's notification form as the appropriate agency for the receipt of the appropriate copy of that form;C. "lawful status" means the legal right to be present in the United States, as that phrase is used in the federal REAL ID Act of 2005;D. "license", without modification, means any license, permit or driving authorization card issued by a state or other jurisdiction recognized under the laws of New Mexico pertaining to the authorizing of persons to operate motor vehicles and includes a REAL ID-compliant driver's license and a standard driver's license;E. "lien" or "encumbrance" means every chattel mortgage, conditional sales contract, lease, purchase lease, sales lease, contract, security interest under the Uniform Commercial Code [Chapter 55 NMSA 1978] or other instrument in writing having the effect of a mortgage or lien or encumbrance upon, or intended to hold, the title to any vehicle in the former owner, possessor or grantor; andF. "local authorities" means every county, municipality and any local board or body having authority to enact laws relating to traffic under the constitution and laws of this state.1978 Comp., § 66-1-4.10, enacted by Laws 1990, ch. 120, § 11; 2016, ch. 79, § 2.Amended by 2019, c. 167,s. 3, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by 2016, c. 79,s. 2, eff. 5/18/2016.