As used in Sections 66-5-8 and 66-5-9 N.M. Stat. Ann., “traffic violation” means:

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A. failure to obey traffic-control devices, as provided in Section 66-7-104 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

B. failure to obey traffic-control signals, as provided in Section 66-7-105 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

C. speeding, as provided in Section 66-7-301 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

D. failure to yield, as provided in Sections 66-7-328 through 66-7-332.1 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

E. child not in restraint device or seat belt, as provided in Section 66-7-369 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

F. failure to properly fasten safety belt, as provided in Section 66-7-372 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

G. homicide by vehicle, as provided in Section 66-8-101 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

H. injury to pregnant woman by vehicle, as provided in Section 66-8-101.1 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

I. driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, as provided in Section 66-8-102 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

J. refusal to submit to chemical tests, as provided in Section 66-8-111 N.M. Stat. Ann.; K. reckless driving, as provided in Section 66-8-113 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

L. careless driving, as provided in Section 66-8-114 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

M. racing on highways, as provided in Section 66-8-115 N.M. Stat. Ann.;

N. using a mobile communication device while driving a motor vehicle, unless the driver holds a valid amateur radio operator license issued by the federal communications commission and is operating an amateur radio. As used in this subsection:

(1)     “driving” means being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle on a highway or street, except that “driving” does not include being lawfully parked; and

(2)     “mobile communication device” means a wireless communication device that is designed to receive and transmit voice, text or image communication; or

O. buying, attempting to buy, receiving, possessing or permitting oneself to be served alcoholic beverages, as provided in Subsection C of Section 60-7B-1 N.M. Stat. Ann..