ARTICLE XIII
EFFECT AND SHORT TITLE OF ORDINANCE
12-13-1 SHORT TITLE.
This ordinance may be cited as the New Mexico Uniform Traffic Ordinance.
12-13-2 EFFECT OF HEADINGS.
Headings contained in this ordinance shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of this ordinance.
12-13-3 SAVINGS CLAUSE.
If any part or parts of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
12-13-4 ACT NOT RETROACTIVE.
This ordinance does not have a retroactive effect and does not apply to any traffic accident, to any cause of action arising out of a traffic accident or judgment arising therefrom, or to any violation of the traffic ordinance of this municipality, occurring prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
12-13-5 REPEAL.
The existing ordinances covering the same matters as embraced in this ordinance are repealed and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed.
12-13-6 TIME OF TAKING EFFECT.
This ordinance shall take effect on the _________________ day of _________________.