N.M. Stat. § 66-7-332
Operation of vehicles on approach of moving authorized
emergency vehicles; operation of vehicles on approach of certain
stationary vehicles.
A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle displaying
flashing emergency lights or when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, the driver
of every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a
position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the
roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in that position until the
authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police
officer.
B. Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle or a recovery or
repair vehicle displaying flashing emergency or hazard lights, unless otherwise directed,
the driver of a vehicle shall:
(1)
if reasonably safe to do so, drive in a lane not adjacent to the stationary
vehicle, decrease the speed of the vehicle to a speed that is reasonable and prudent
under the circumstances and proceed with caution; or
(2)
if it is not reasonably safe to drive in a lane not adjacent to the stationary
vehicle, decrease the speed of the vehicle to a speed that is reasonable and prudent
under the circumstances, proceed with caution and be prepared to stop.
C. This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency
vehicle or the driver of any other vehicle from the duty to drive and park with due regard
for the safety of all persons using the highway.