State of New Mexico Driving Laws
2 Points Violations of New Mexico Traffic Laws
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Operating with any defective equipment resulting in inability to
control vehicle movement properly
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Operating with defective brakes
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Failure to signal intention to change vehicle direction or to
reduce speed suddenly
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Giving wrong signal
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Overloading vehicle with passengers or cargo
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Failure to restrain child passenger properly
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Failure to use seatbelt properly
3 Point Violations of New Mexico Driving Laws
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Careless driving
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Failure to obey traffic instructions stated on traffic sign or
shown by traffic control device
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Following the vehicle ahead too closely
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Failure to yield right of way in manner required
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Vehicle turning left at intersection
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Failure to yield right of way at yield sign after stop or when
emerging from private traffic way
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Certain vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossings
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Improper backing
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Making improper turn
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Failure to drive on right side of roadway when required
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Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
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Improper overtaking or passing of a vehicle
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Driving to the left of center of roadway when prohibited
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Passing where prohibited by posted signs, pavement markings, or
hill or curve
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Passing with insufficient distance allowed for other vehicles or
with inadequate visibility
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Speeding 6 to 15 MPH over the posted speed limit on any traffic
way if the limit is 15, 30 or 75 MPH
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Speeding 6 to 15 MPH over the posted speed limit on any
traffic way if the limit is other than 15, 30 or 75 MPH
and the speed is at least 76 MPH
4 Points for Violations of New Mexico Traffic Laws
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Failure to yield right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle
5 Points for Violations of New Mexico Traffic Laws
Speeding 16 to 25 MPH over the posted speed limit on any traffic
way if the limit is other than 15, 30 or 75 MPH and the
speed was at least 76 MPH.
6 Points for Violations of New Mexico Traffic Laws
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Passing school bus taking on or discharging passengers or
displaying warning not to pass
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Reckless driving
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Contest racing on traffic way
8 Points for Violations of New Mexico Traffic Laws
Speeding 26 or more MPH over the posted speed limit on
any traffic way if the limit is other than 15, 30 or 75
MPH and the speed was at least 76 MPH.
Suspension of Driver's License at 12 Points
The total points accumulated by the driver to equal or
exceed twelve points for violations of New Mexico driving
law occurring within a period of twelve consecutive
months, the Department shall suspend the driver's license
for a period of twelve months.
Conditions for Revocation by DMV
In accordance with New Mexico driving law, the Division
shall not reinstate a driver's license and driving
privilege to any person who has had that license and
driving privilege suspended under the provisions of 18
NMAC 19.5.11.6 unless the conditions specified in this
regulation are met.
That person presents proof satisfactory to the Division
showing successful completion in a timely manner by that
person of an approved driver improvement course. The
course must be approved by the Traffic Safety Bureau of
the State Highway and Transportation Department.
Completion of the course must have occurred within 90
days immediately preceding the application for
reinstatement.
The driver must also successfully complete any required
driver's examination administered by the Division prior
to the issuance of the driver's license.
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