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		This website is a collaboration of the Institute of Public Law and the New Mexico DOT 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. Seeking legal advice? Go here for the New Mexico State Bar's Lawyer Referral Services
The Human and Economic Cost of Alcohol Abuse in New Mexico, November 2009 Report by Jim Roeber, NM DOH, Epidemiology Division New Mexico Traffic Safety Events Calendar Motor Vehicle Division: New Drivers' Licenses and ID Cards.
Traffic Safety Training Programs and Events June Events: Driver Educator Recertification Class June 11, 2010 The 2010 Recertification presentations are available to view here! July Events: Driver Education Instructor Certification Two Options--Choose One: July 12-16, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (each day) July 19-23, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (each day) Cost: $450 This 40-hour course provides instruction strategies for teaching Driver Education in the classroom and behind the wheel. It is mandatory for anyone who wants to teach Driver Education in private Driver Education schools or in the public schools. College credit is available. Instructors currently teaching Classroom Curriculum or Behind the Wheel on a training waiver are required to take this class. Current waivers will expire 10 days after the last day of the class. Click here for full calendar and registration form. August Events: Teaching Techniques August 6, Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Cost: $25 This class will help prepare new teachers to 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) All instructors, including DWI School Facilitators, may take this class to satisfy 8 hours of Continuing Education. However, this course may only be used for Continuing Education credit everyother year (not every year). Click here for full calendar and registration form. Other Items of Interest: Want to look up past conference and training class materials? Click here! 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 Angela Pacheco to add your traffic safety related event to our calendar. Suggestions? Questions? Comments? about this website... Write Angela Pacheco The Institute of Public Law, University of New Mexico School of Law MSC11 6060, 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 Phone: (505) 277-3975 FAX: 277-7064 .

This 40-hour course provides instruction strategies for teaching Driver Education in the classroom and behind the wheel. It is mandatory for anyone who wants to teach Driver Education in private Driver Education schools or in the public schools. College credit is available.