SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will not send text messages or make phone calls to collect fees or payments for traffic tickets. If you receive a message about an outstanding ticket, do not provide any payment information. 

What you should do: 

·       Do not click on any links in suspicious text messages. 

·       Do not answer unsolicited phone calls regarding traffic tickets or fees. 

·       Block the sender or hang up and block the caller. 

Stay vigilant and protect your personal information. 

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