Section 66-1-4.10 - Definitions. - New Mexico Statutes

66-1-4.10. Definitions.

As 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.     "license", without modification, means any license, temporary instruction permit or temporary license issued or recognized under the laws of New Mexico pertaining to the licensing of persons to operate motor vehicles;   

D.     "lien" or "encumbrance" means every chattel mortgage, conditional sales contract, lease, purchase lease,  sales lease, contract, security interest under the Uniform Commercial Code [55-1-101 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; and   

E.     "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.