New Mexico state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age of 18, reflectorization required, required under age 18 |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants-required under age 18 |
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| Eye Protection |
66-7-355. Riding on motorcycles.
B. Any person operating a motorcycle not having a fixed windshield of a type approved by regulation of the secretary shall wear an eye protective device which may be a faceshield attached to a safety helmet, goggles or safety eyeglasses. All eye protective devices shall be of a type approved by regulations promulgated by the director.
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| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Modulating headlight permitted |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet Speakers |
No Restrictions
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Required by law-random |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
One required by law
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Required by law |
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| Muffler |
No acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10) |
| Handlebar Height |
No Restrictions |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill & Knowledge Test |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lane Splitting |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; New Mexico (NM) Statutes Chapter 57, Article 16A
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
All riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet. They must also have adult supervision, unless they have taken an approved safety course, received their OHV safety permit, and in certain cases have a valid license.
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| Eye Protection |
All riders under the age of 18 must wear protective eyewear. They must also have adult supervision, unless they have taken an approved safety course, received their OHV safety permit, and in certain cases have a valid license.
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| Minimum Operator Age |
Riders of Off-Highway motorcycles under the age of 10 must have parental supervision and ride OHV's that are age and size appropriate.
Operators under age 6 are prohibited from ATV use. |
| Rider Education Certification |
Required under the age of 18
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| Operator License |
Not Required
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| Headlight |
Required if riding after dark.
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| Taillight |
Required if riding after dark. |
| Muffler |
Not Required |
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| Maximum Sound Level |
96dBA @ 20 inches
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| Spark Arrestor |
Required - USFS approved spark arrestors. |
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Required by law
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| Trails Program |
Available
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| Passengers |
No rider under 18 may carry a passenger, even on OHVs specifically designed for two persons |
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| Speed Limit |
There is a 10MPH speed limit within 200ft. of a business, person, horseback rider or occupied dwelling. OHVs may not be operated on any paved street or highway, except to cross a street or highway after coming to a complete stop and yielding to traffic.
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