New Mexico Administrative Code

A. Points to be assessed for conviction of violations on or after October 1, 1996 of provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code are scheduled in Subsections B through G below. B. Eight (8) points for violation of the following section: 66-7-301 Speeding 26 or more mph over the posted s…

Upon the accumulation by the driver of at least six points, the department may warn the driver of the possibility of suspension of the driver's license.

If a driver has been assessed from seven to ten points for violations occurring within a period of one year and the department receives a recommendation from a municipal or magistrate judge that the driver's license be suspended for a period not to exceed three months, the depart…

Upon the assessment of points to a driver which causes the total points accumulated by that driver to equal or exceed twelve points for violations occurring within a period of twelve consecutive months, the department shall suspend the driver's license for a period of twelve mont…

A. Any hearing conducted pursuant to Subsection B of Section 66-5-30 NMSA 1978 shall be conducted before the director of the motor vehicle division or a person designated by the director. The officer conducting the hearing may postpone or continue the hearing on the officer's own…

The department shall not reinstate a driver's license to any person whose license has been suspended under the provisions of 18.19.5.55 NMAC unless the conditions specified in 18.19.5.57 NMAC are met. A. That person presents proof satisfactory to the department showing successful…

The objective of this part is to interpret, exemplify, implement and enforce the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code, including compliance with regulations for the REAL ID Act of 2005, Title 6 C.F.R. Chapter 1, Section 37.

A. As used in regulations under the provisions of the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act: (1) "commercial driver's license" means a license issued by a state or other jurisdiction which authorizes the holder to operate a commercial motor vehicle; (2) "commercial motor veh…

A. The director of the motor vehicle division may grant a limited driver's license so that an individual whose driving privileges have been suspended or revoked may obtain or continue to hold employment or to attend school, except in the instances specifically enumerated in Subse…

A. Applications for a limited driver's license are to be submitted to the director of the motor vehicle division for consideration. Upon receipt of the application, the director will determine whether the applicant is eligible to apply for a limited license, based on the reason f…

A. An approved DWI school is any DWI school approved by the traffic safety bureau of the state highway and transportation department. B. An approved alcohol screening program is any alcohol screening program certified by the traffic safety bureau of the state highway and transpor…

A. The fees imposed for the issuance of a driver's license or commercial driver's license may be prorated if the licensure period is shortened pursuant to Section 66-5-19 NMSA 1978. Fees shall be prorated on an annual basis. In no case shall the fee be less than the prorated fee …

Taxation and Revenue Department, Joseph M. Montoya Building, 1100 South St. Francis Drive, P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe NM 87504-0630

This Part applies to every person who violate the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code.

Section 9-11-6.2 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

10/31/96, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section, in which case the later date is the effective date.

The objective of this Part is to interpret, exemplify, implement and enforce the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code.

RESERVED.

A. A penalty in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be imposed under Section 66-6-34 NMSA 1978 for each instance in which a check tendered to the department is not paid upon presentment. This penalty is in addition to any other penalty imposed under the Motor Vehicle Code.…

Taxation and Revenue Department, Joseph M. Montoya Building, 1100 South St. Francis Drive, P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe NM 87504-0630

This Part applies to persons who own, operate, control or sell or otherwise transfer motorcycles.

Section 9-11-6.2 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

10/31/96, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section, in which case the later date is the effective date.

The objective of this Part is to interpret, exemplify, implement and enforce the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code.

RESERVED.

Motorcycle windshields which meet the requirements for motorcycle windshields of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 205 (Glazing Materials--Passenger Cars, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles, Motorcycles, Trucks, and Buses) issued by the United States secretary of transpor…

A helmet to be used by a person under the age of eighteen in connection with the operation of a motorcycle must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 218 (Motorcycle Helmets) issued by the United States secretary of transportation. Only helmets meeting Federal Motor V…

Department of Public Safety.

A. Only a person or entity that owns and operates the transporting vehicle or that operates the transporting vehicle under a lease agreement may apply for a special permit. B. An applicant for a special permit shall be in compliance with and shall ensure that the transporting veh…

A. A person applying for a special permit shall submit to the DOT proof of financial responsibility as required by New Mexico law. B. An applicant shall submit a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance carrier authorized to transact business in this state in accordance wi…

A special permit is specific to a vehicle, combination or load and is not transferable from carrier to carrier or vehicle to vehicle.

A special permit shall be carried in the vehicle to which it applies, along with any required surveys, maps or lists of structures, and be presented for inspection to any peace officer, authorized employee of the DOT or the DPS or an escort vehicle driver who is escorting the veh…

Any movement under a special permit shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. A special permit does not release a permittee from requirements of federal, state or local laws that may apply to the vehicle, the driver or the movement of the vehicle.

A permittee and an escort vehicle driver shall comply with all applicable provisions of this rule. Any exception or variation is valid only if specifically stated in the special permit.

If requested by the DOT or by a municipality, an applicant shall execute and deliver to the DOT or municipality a surety bond, cash equivalent or other security satisfactory to the DOT or municipality in an amount sufficient to cover any damages anticipated to road surfaces, brid…

The granting of a special permit shall not be construed to relieve a permittee of any responsibility or liability under motor vehicle or other laws. A permittee assumes all responsibility for injury to persons or damage to public or private property, including injury to the drive…

Issuance of a special permit is not a guarantee of the sufficiency or clearance of any highway or structure included in the authorized route of the move. It is an unreasonable use of any bridge or structure to operate a vehicle, load, tractor or engine not in accordance with the …

A person may request from the DOT preliminary approval of a proposed movement of an oversize or overweight vehicle, combination or load. Sufficient data shall be submitted to allow the DOT to evaluate the proposed move. If it is determined that the proposed move is feasible, the …

This rule applies to every person or entity involved with the movement on the highways of this state of vehicles, combinations of vehicles or loads that, individually or together, exceed size or weight limitations specified in Sections 66-7-401 through 66-7-416 NMSA 1978 and to a…

A. An oversize or overweight vehicle, combination or load shall have a special permit issued by the DOT before entry into this state. Any required escort vehicle shall be certified by the DOT or DPS before entry into this state. B. If an escort vehicle is not certified before ent…

A. Prior to starting the move, a permittee shall: (1) review the special permit for accuracy of information contained in the special permit; (2) ensure that any required survey, maps or lists of structures are included with the special permit; (3) fully understand all the conditi…

A. A special permit authorizes the movement of a vehicle, combination or load only on the highways designated in the special permit as the route of travel. Permission from local authorities may be required if a portion of the move is to be made over local streets. B. Unless other…

A. Insofar as practical, movement shall be confined to a single traffic lane and shall not unnecessarily obstruct the flow of traffic or the roadway. Other traffic shall be given the right-of-way whenever possible. B. The driver of a permitted vehicle shall remove the vehicle fro…

A. Unless continuous movement is specifically allowed on a special permit, there shall be no movement thirty minutes after sunset until thirty minutes before sunrise. B. There shall be no movement during inclement weather or on holidays. C. The DOT may grant an exception, conside…