This chapter may be cited as the "New Mexico Uniform Traffic Ordinance."
Headings contained in this chapter shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of this chapter.
If any part or parts of this chapter are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this chapter.
This chapter does not have a retroactive effect and does not apply to any traffic accident, to any cause of action arising out of a traffic accident or judgment arising therefrom, or to any violation of the Traffic Ordinance of this municipality, occurring prior to the effective date of this chapter.
The existing ordinances covering the same matters as embraced in this chapter are repealed and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are repealed.
This chapter shall take effect on the 17th day of February 2010.