Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: New Mexico
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of New Mexico. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Helmets required for riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
Choice of 4 or 8 years
75 and over: renewal every year
None
Decriminalized and legal for medical use
None
75
75
75
75
65
65
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
No
.16 (with mandatory jail on all offenses)
Under 21: 1 year; 21 and over: 6 months
Immediately with ignition interlock
Under 1 yrs in rear-facing seat, in rear seat, if available
1-4 yrs or under 40 lbs in child safety seat
5-6 yrs or under 60 lbs in booster seat
7-17 yrs
16 years, 6 months
15
6
50 (10)
15 / 6
Midnight - 5 a.m.
No more than 1 under 21
Primary
18 and over
All
All drivers. Primary law.
No
No
Drivers with learner or provisional license. Primary law.
Permitted by state law
Specified jurisdictions; mobile enforcement vans not permitted on state and federal roadways
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Specified jurisdictions; not permitted on state and federal roadways
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Child Restraint Required
Under 1 yrs in rear-facing seat, in rear seat if available
1-4 yrs or under 40 lbs in child safety seat
5-6 yrs or under 60 lbs in booster seat
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years, 6 months
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
No
Speed Cameras
Permitted by state law
Red Light Cameras
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Speeding
Double original fine
No
Yes