| Motorcycle Laws In New Mexico |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
Modulating
headlight permitted |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet
Speakers |
No
Restrictions |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law-random |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Required
by law |
| Muffler |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10) |
| Handlebar
Height |
No
Restrictions |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Not
referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lane
Splitting |
Not
referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
Yes;
New Mexico (NM) Statutes Chapter 57, Article 16A |
