No person shall cause or knowingly permit his child or ward under the age of eighteen years to drive a motor vehicle upon any highway when such minor is not authorized hereunder or is in violation of any of the provisions of this article. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-40, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 262. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the penalty assessment for violation of this section, see 66-8-116 NMSA 1978. For offenses by persons owning or controlling vehicles, see 66-8-121 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic § 149. 61A C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 687.
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