New Mexico Supreme Court

State v. Farish

September 13, 2021499 P.3d 622

Summary

The New Mexico Supreme Court held that a vehicle’s tail lamp that meets the specific requirements of Section 66‑3‑805(A) does not violate the general equipment provision Section 66‑3‑901. The Court interpreted “good working order” to mean functioning for its intended use and applied the general‑specific rule of statutory construction, reversing the Court of Appeals and remanding for further proceedings.