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This website is a collaboration of the Institute of Public Law and the New Mexico Traffic Safety Bureau, working together to develop programs, research legal issues in transportation safety, and assist New Mexico communities in developing programs to reduce DWI.

The Institute writes and publishes newsletters and other materials on transportation safety, aviation and driver education. The Institute is a division of the University of New Mexico School of Law. The Traffic Safety Bureau is organized under the New Mexico DOT.

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  1. Click here for a printable 2008 TSB training calendar and registration form.

  2. LEARNING THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE- A DWI UPDATE: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Thursday, May 15, 2008
    Central New Mexico Community College Smith Brasher’s Hall Auditorium-SB 106 525 Buena Vista Drive, SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 505-224-3300. Click here for agenda and registration form. Sponsored by: Albuquerque Police Department, the NMDOT Traffic Safety Bureau and the Administrative Office of the District Attorneys

  3. Recertification Class: Thursday, June 5, 2008, 1-5pm, Albuquerque
    Another Roadside Attraction-- What To Do When You Are In A Crash or come Upon A Crash. Scott C. Lamont, BSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN This workshop will provideinformation and skills practice related to equipping and using an auto first aid kit, opening and supporting an airway, breathing assessment and support, effective chest compressions, bleeding control, recognition of altered mental status, and splinting. Personal protection and scene safety will also be covered. Class size is limited. Cost: $20.00 (4 hours CEU in one block). Click here for registration form. This class will provide 4 of 8 hours of the 5-year recertification class needed by ALL driver education instructors. It will also provide 4 hours of continuing education needed by all DWI school facilitators, driver ed instructors and driving safety instructors. Click here for registration form. Class cost: $20.

  4. Recertification Class, Friday, June 6, 2008, 9am-5pm, Albuquerque.
    Driver Educator Recertification Class, Albuquerque. This class will provide the 5- year recertification class needed by ALL driver education instructors. It will also provide 8 hours of annual continuing education needed by all DWI school facilitators, driver ed instructors and driving safety instructors. Click here for registration form. Final Agenda here soon. Class cost: $30.

  5. NMDOT Public Hearing on Proposed Driver Educator Rules, June 12, 2008, Santa Fe:
    The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving oral and written public comment on revisions to Rule Number 18.20.3, Driver Education Schools; Rule Number 18.20.8, Driving Safety Schools; and Rule Number 7.32.20, Driving While Impaired (DWI) Schools.

    The purpose of the proposed rule revisions is to update the license and certificate issuance, renewal and revocation procedures for the driver education, driving safety and driving while impaired schools.

    The hearing is scheduled on June 12, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 North St. Francis Dr., Board Room, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Please contact Judith Duran, Traffic Safety Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 604 West San Mateo Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504, Telephone (505) 827-0486 to request a copy of the rules, or download them from the first paragraph of this notice, above.

    The hearing will be held before Michael Sandoval, NMDOT, Director, Traffic Safety Bureau. Interested persons may also present their views by written statements submitted on or before May 29, 2008, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 604 West San Mateo Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504, Telephone (505) 827-0486.

    Any individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing, or who needs copies of the proposed rule in an accessible form may contact Judith Duran at (505) 827-0486 at least ten days before the hearing.

  6. Teaching Techniques Class, August 15, 2008, 8am to 5pm, Albuquerque.
    This class will help prepare new teachers create effective classroom environments, presentations, and teaching plans. It is mandatory for the following instructors who have not already taken the class: Driver Education instructors who do not have a teaching license (see Rule 18.20.3.18F) Driving Safety Instructors (see Rule 18.20.8.16F; this may be waived with documentation of a teaching certificate.) More information available soon. Class cost: $25

New Mexico Traffic Safety Calendar:
Planning an event? Looking for continuing education? Take a look at our calendar for information about traffic safety related events in New Mexico, or email Carolyn Johnson to add your traffic safety related event to our calendar.

 

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