Chapter 66 — Chapter 66

History: Laws 2003, ch. 174, § 2; repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 74, § 56.

veterans. A. The department shall issue the distinctive registration plate, "Women Veterans Serve Proudly", indicating that the recipient is a woman veteran of the armed forces of the United States, as defined in Section 9-22-3 NMSA 1978, or is retired from the national guard or …

armed forces veterans. A. The department shall issue distinctive motorcycle registration plates indicating that the recipient is a woman veteran of the armed forces of the United States, as defined in Section 9-22-3 NMSA 1978, or is retired from the national guard or military res…

A. The division shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo as specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 commemorating breast cancer awareness. B. For a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which is in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fees, t…

procedures; fee; appropriation. A. The department shall issue standardized special "City of Las Cruces" registration plates with a logo pursuant to Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient is a resident of the city of Las Cruces and shall adopt procedures for appl…

proof; penalty. A. The division shall issue distinctive registration plates to the surviving parent, spouse, child or sibling of a service member killed in an armed conflict with an enemy of the United States upon the submission by the person of proof satisfactory to the division…

procedures; fee. A. The division shall develop, establish and issue a special commemorative scouting registration plate celebrating the centennial of the boy scouts of America in consultation with the boy scouts of America and in accordance with the provisions of this section and…

registration plate. A. Except as provided in Subsection E of this section, the department shall issue a special registration plate commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of the city of Santa Fe. B. For a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which is in addition to the regul…

fee. A. The department shall establish and issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 featuring bass fishing for any private motor vehicle except a motorcycle. The department shall adopt procedures for application for and i…

Mexico law enforcement officers. A. The department shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient is a person who is a retired New Mexico law enforcement officer upon submission by the person…

A. The division shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating support for 4-H. B. For a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fees, the owner…

A. The division shall issue a standardized pet care special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient supports pet care. B. The division, with the advice and consultation of animal control offices and animal shelters in c…

A. The department shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo as specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating support for the New Mexico farm and ranch community. B. For a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which is in addition to the regular motor v…

A. The department shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo as specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 recognizing blood donors. B. For a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which is in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fees, the owner of…

A. The division shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo designed in accordance with Subsection C of Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 that indicates that the owner of a vehicle is a member of New Mexico Amigos. B. The division shall issue the special registrati…

A. The division shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo as specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 commemorating autism awareness. B. For a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which is in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fees, the owne…

A. The division shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo as specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 commemorating New Mexico junior college. B. For a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which is in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fees,…

A. The division shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo designed in accordance with Subsection C of Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 to commemorate police officers who have died in the line of duty. The plate shall include the words "Honoring Fallen Officers".…

plate. A. The department shall issue a standardized special off-highway motor vehicle paved road use vehicle plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient intends to operate an off-highway motor vehicle on paved streets or highways in acc…

plate. A. The department shall issue a standardized special registration plate in support of pollinator protection with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient supports pollinator protection. B. For an initial fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.0…

plate. A. The department shall issue a standardized childhood cancer family support special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient supports families with a child with cancer. B. For an initial fee of forty dollars ($40…

registration plate. A. The division shall issue a standardized concerns of police survivors, C.O.P.S., special registration plate with a logo designed pursuant to Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 to recognize the families and friends of law enforcement officers killed in the line of du…

members of the New Mexico national guard. A. The department shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient is a person who is a retired member of the New Mexico national guard upon submission…

A. The division shall issue: (1) a standardized look twice for motorcycles special registration plate for motor vehicles with a logo designed pursuant to Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient supports driver safety awareness for those who share the road and rem…

A. The division shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo as specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 commemorating New Mexico miners. B. For an initial fee of twenty dollars ($20.00), which shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee…

registration plate. A. The division shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating support for the national FFA organization. B. For a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which shall be in addition to the regu…

registration plate. A. The department shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo as specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 to express support for acequia and community ditch associations. B. For an initial fee of thirty dollars ($30.00), which shall be in …

A. The division shall apply for a long-term license from the United States department of agriculture forest service to use the image and name of Smokey Bear on a standardized special registration plate to raise fire prevention awareness and to raise money for state forest fire pr…

fraternal order of police. A. The department shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient is a New Mexico member of the fraternal order of police. B. A person shall not falsely represent th…

fee. A. The department shall establish and issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 featuring artwork of New Mexico wildlife for any private motor vehicle except a motorcycle. The department shall adopt procedures for app…

Mexico wing. A. The department shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient is a member of the civil air patrol, New Mexico wing, upon the submission by the person of proof satisfactory to …

A. The division shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 commemorating route 66. B. For a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fees, the owner of …

firefighters. A. The department shall issue a standardized special registration plate with a logo specified in Section 66-3-424 NMSA 1978 indicating that the recipient is a person who is a retired New Mexico firefighter upon submission by the person of proof satisfactory to the d…

foreign vehicles. A. In the event the vehicle to be registered is a specially constructed, reconstructed or foreign vehicle, such fact shall be stated in the application and, with reference to every foreign vehicle which has been registered heretofore outside of this state, the o…

vehicles. A. Every sheriff, chief of police or peace officer upon receiving reliable information that any vehicle or motor vehicle has been stolen shall immediately, but in no case later than one week after receiving the information, report the theft to the New Mexico state polic…

motor vehicles. A. The owner or person having a lien or encumbrance upon a vehicle or motor vehicle that has been stolen or embezzled may notify the New Mexico state police or other appropriate law enforcement agency of the theft or embezzlement but, in the event of an embezzleme…

ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1995, ch. 135, § 29 repealed 66-3-503 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 90, relating to actions by the division on report of stolen vehicles, effective June 16, 1995. For provisions of former section, see the 1994 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.c…

History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-504, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 91; 1998, ch. 67, § 2; 1978 Comp., § 66-3-504 recompiled as § 30-16D-1 by Laws 2009, ch. 253, § 1 and Laws 2009, ch. 261, § 1.

History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-505, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 92; 1978 Comp., § 66-3-505 recompiled and amended as § 30-16D-4 by Laws 2009, ch. 253; § 4.

History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-506, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 93; 1978 Comp., § 66-3-506 recompiled and amended as § 30-16D-5 by Laws 2009, ch. 253, § 5 and Laws 2009, ch. 261, § 5.

A. Any person receiving, disposing of, offering to dispose of or having in the person's possession any vehicle, motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine or component shall make adequate inquiry and inspection to determine that no manufacturer's serial number, engine or component num…

History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-508, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 95; 1978 Comp, § 66-3-508 recompiled and amended as § 30-16D-6 by Laws 2009, ch. 253, § 6 and Laws 2009, ch. 261, § 6.

transport permits. A. The department may issue a temporary registration permit to individuals to operate a vehicle pending action by the department upon an application for registration and certificate of title or renewal of registration when the application is accompanied by the …

ANNOTATIONS Recompilations. — Laws 1990, ch. 120, § 43 recompiled 66-3-604 NMSA 1978, relating to special registration plates for radio station licensees, as 66-3-417 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 1990. PART 8 BICYCLES

or certificate of title. The division may refuse, suspend or revoke registration or issuance of a certificate of title or a transfer of registration upon the ground that: A. the application contains a false or fraudulent statement or that the applicant failed to furnish the requi…

requiring a certificate; registration in class A counties. A. No vehicle required by county or municipal ordinance to pass a vehicle emission inspection test shall be registered with the division until such time as a valid vehicle emission inspection certificate is presented, unl…

A. It is a penalty assessment misdemeanor for a person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required by Sections 66-3-701 through 66-3-707 NMSA 1978. B. The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or permit any child or ward to violate a…

Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle except in regard to the: A. equipment, maintenance and operation of the bicycle pursuant to Sections 66-3- 701 through 6…

A. A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto. B. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-703, enacted …

No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a roadway. History: 1941 Comp., § 68-2443, enacted by Laws 1953, ch. 139, § 96; 1953 Comp., § 64-19-4; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-3-704, by Laws…