Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 41 - Torts. > Article 4 - Tort Claims, 41-4-1 through 41-4-30. > Section 41-4-5 - Liability; operation or maintenance of motor vehicles, aircraft and watercraft.

Section 41-4-5 - Liability; operation or maintenance of motor vehicles, aircraft and watercraft.

41-4-5. Liability; operation or maintenance of motor vehicles, aircraft and watercraft.

The immunity granted pursuant to Subsection A of Section 41-4-4 NMSA 1978 does not apply to liability for damages resulting from bodily injury, wrongful death or property damage caused by the negligence of public employees while acting within the scope of their duties in the operation or maintenance of any motor vehicle, aircraft or watercraft.