Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in New Mexico -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
Drinking & Driving Violations | Persons under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (NMS 66-8-102) |
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Drivers must be licensed (NMS 66-5-2) |
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Vehicle must be insured (NMS 66-5-205) |
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Vehicles subject to registration (NMS 66-3-1) |
Illegal U-Turn | Turning movements and required signals (NMS 66-7-325) |
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents (NMS Ch. 66, Article 7 scroll to Part 3) |
Mechanical Violations | Motor Vehicles: Equipment (NMS Ch. 66, Article 3 scroll to Part 9) |
Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (NMS 66-8-113) |
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Obedience to any required traffic-control devices (NMS 66-7-104) |
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Safety belt use required (NMS 66-7-372) Child passenger restraint (NMS 66-7-369) |
Speeding | Speed regulation (NMS 66-7-301) |
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Motor Vehicles: Equipment (NMS Ch. 66, Article 3 scroll to Part 9) |