N.M. Code R. § 18.20.7.8 – Memorial Sign Program

A. Families and friends of victims of alcohol-related crashes have indicated a strong interest in some type of signing which would publicly memorialize these victim(s). The Department does not presently have a program to meet this need, but has embraced the idea of a "Memorial Sign Program for Victims of Alcohol-Related Crashes" both as a means of lending emotional support to the victim's family, and furthering the Department's efforts to combat drinking and driving.
B. The Department has established an alcohol-related crash victim Memorial Sign Program. Upon request by the family or friends of a victim of a fatal alcohol-related crash within the state's jurisdiction or New Mexicans who died in an alcohol related crash anywhere, and when certain other requirements are met, a sign can be installed on the State Highway System (exclusive of the Interstate System).
C. The Department will make the determination for the location of all Memorial Signs based on safety considerations and regulations. Each Patrol within a District has agreed to install two signs. All state highways, except the Interstate System, are eligible for signing under this program. The Department has no jurisdiction on county roads or city streets, and thus cannot install signs along those roadway systems.
D. The sign blank material shall be 0.125" thick aluminum 30" x 48", white SEG background with black vinyl lettering of specified size, spacing, and separation. A sign 30" x 48" can accommodate up to a maximum of three names. The standard sign features the words "Please Don't Drink and Drive" "In memory of (victim's name(s)).
[Recompiled 11/16/01]