Driving Carlsbad, New Mexico

It is unlawful to drive your vehicle through a parade.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

If you see a marching band or a line of floats, find another route. Carlsbad explicitly forbids impatient drivers from navigating their cars directly through an active parade procession. The law was enacted to prevent obvious traffic disasters and protect parade-goers from road rage.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Carlsbad Code of Ordinances § 50-101

Where to look:

Traffic and Vehicles

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