New Mexico Statutes § 66-7-335 requires pedestrians to use crosswalks where available, yield to vehicles when crossing elsewhere, and obey traffic signals; violations constitute a penalty assessment misdemeanor with fines typically $20–$200. In Albuquerque, citations often issue for mid-block crossings, contributing to accident liability under pure comparative negligence rules.​
Littering Penalties
State law (NMSA 1978, § 30-8-5) prohibits dropping litter on public or private property, with fines starting at $100 for small amounts and escalating to $1,000 plus cleanup costs or jail time for larger violations.​
Enforcement Realities
While daily minor infractions like casual jaywalking occur without tickets, accidents amplify consequences through fault allocation; littering sees stricter roadside enforcement via signage and patrols.
SOURCES
[1](https://shapirolawteam.com/2025/06/30/what-is-jaywalking-is-jaywalking-illegal-in-new-mexico/)
[2](https://www.hurtcallbert.com/blog/what-is-jaywalking/)
[3](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/albuquerque/latest/albuquerque_nm/0-0-0-118952)
[4](https://www.barreralawgroup.com/new-mexico-pedestrian-crosswalk-laws/)
[5](https://newmexicoaccidentfirm.com/albuquerque-pedestrian-accident-lawyer/traffic-laws/)
