Traffic signals in New Mexico
The New Mexico Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 14 in all, on pages 3–4, 9.
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Steady Red Light
A steady RED traffic light means stop. ... You must wait until the traffic light turns green and there is no crossing traffic before you may move ahead. If you are turning right, you may turn after coming to a full stop, if it is safe to do so and if there is no sign prohibiting the turn on a red light.
Manual page 3
Steady Yellow Light
A steady YELLOW traffic light means the traffic light is about to change to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop but continue through the intersection.
Manual page 3
Steady Green Light
A steady GREEN traffic light means you can go through the intersection. You must yield to emergency vehicles and others as required by law. If you are stopped and then the light turns green, you must allow crossing traffic to clear the intersection before you go ahead.
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Green Arrow
A GREEN arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. There should be no on-coming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green.
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Flashing Yellow Light
A flashing YELLOW traffic light means slow down and proceed with caution.
Manual page 4
Yellow Arrow
A YELLOW arrow means that the protection of a green arrow is ending and if you are turning in the direction of the arrow, you should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic before turning.
Manual page 4
Red Light with Small Blinking Light
In some locations, there may be a small, very bright blinking light in the middle of the red light. This device is to alert you of the red light and that you must stop.
Manual page 4
Flashing Red Light
A flashing RED traffic light means the same as a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and then may proceed when it is safe to do so.
Manual page 4
Red Arrow
A RED arrow means you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow. You may proceed when the red arrow goes off and a green arrow or light goes on.
Manual page 4
Single-Light Signal
The manual does not state it
Manual page 3
Lane Signal: Green Arrow
A green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it
Manual page 9
Lane Signal: Red X
a red “X” means you cannot.
Manual page 9
Lane Signal: Flashing Yellow X
A flashing yellow “X” means the lane is only for turning.
Manual page 9
Lane Signal: Steady Yellow X
A steady yellow “X” means that the use of the lane is changing and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.
Manual page 9