Penalties
| Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
|---|---|---|
| .16 (with mandatory jail on all offenses) |
Under 21: 1 year 21 and over: 6 months |
Immediately with Ignition Interlock |
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Other
| Open Container Laws | Repeat Offender Laws |
|---|---|
| Yes | No |
State
New Mexico
Issue
Alcohol Impaired Driving
Determinations
Increased penalty for high BAC
.16 (with mandatory jail on all offenses)
Administrative license suspension on first offense
Under 21: 1 year; 21 and over: 6 months
Limited driving privileges during suspension
Immediately with ignition interlock
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Open container laws
Yes
Repeat Offender Laws
No