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NM Stat § 66-5-31 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-31 - Division may require reexamination.

The division, having good cause to believe that a licensed driver is incompetent or otherwise not qualified to be licensed, may request that, upon written notice of at least five days to the licensee, he submit to an examination. Upon the conclusion of such examination, the division shall take action as may be appropriate and may suspend the license of such person or permit him to retain such license, or may issue a license subject to restrictions as permitted under Section 66-5-19 NMSA 1978. Refusal or neglect of the licensee to submit to such examination shall be ground for suspension of his license. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-31, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 253. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For examination of applicants, see 66-5-14 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic § 111. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 156.
NM Stat § 66-5-33 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-33 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1985, ch. 47, § 3, repealed 66-5-33 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 255, relating to the surrender and return of a license and reinstatement fee, effective June 14, 1985. For present comparable provisions, see 66-5-33.1 and 66-5-230 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-5-34 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-34 - No operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this state.

Any resident or nonresident whose driver's license or right or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been suspended or revoked as provided in this article shall not operate a motor vehicle in this state under a license, permit or registration certificate issued by any other jurisdiction or otherwise during such suspension or after such revocation until a new license is obtained, when and as permitted under this article. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-34, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 256. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Automobiles: Necessity or emergency as defense in prosecution for driving without operator's license or while license is suspended, 7 A.L.R.5th 73. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 164.48.
NM Stat § 66-5-38 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-38 - Making false affidavit perjury.

Except as otherwise provided in the Motor Vehicle Code, a person who makes a false affidavit or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to a matter or thing required by the terms of the Motor Vehicle Code to be sworn to or affirmed is guilty of perjury as provided in Section 30-25-1 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-38, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 260; 2018, ch. 74, § 39. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For perjury being a fourth-degree felony, see 30-25-1 NMSA 1978. The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, provided that making a false affidavit or knowingly swearing or affirming falsely to a matter required by the Motor Vehicle Code is a fourth degree felony, unless otherwise provided in the Motor Vehicle Code; deleted "Any" and added "Except as otherwise provided in the Motor Vehicle Code, a", and after "guilty of perjury", deleted "and upon conviction shall be punishable by fine or imprisonment as other persons committing perjury are punishable" and added "as provided in Section 30-25-1 NMSA 1978". Application to law enforcement officers. — There is no intent by the legislature to exclude law enforcement officers from the term "persons" as that term is used in the statute. State Transp. Dep't v. Yazzie, 1991-NMCA-098, 112 N.M. 615, 817 P.2d 1257, cert. denied, 112 N.M. 499, 816 P.2d 1121. Statement signed under penalty of perjury. — An officer was subject to the penalties under this section when he signed a statement seeking to revoke driving privileges. Consequently, the statement was signed under the penalty of perjury and thus met the requirement of 66-8-111 NMSA 1978. State Transp. Dep't v. Yazzie, 1991-NMCA-098, 112 N.M. 615, 817 P.2d 1257, cert. denied, 112 N.M. 499, 816 P.2d 1121.
NM Stat § 66-5-39.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-39.2 - Driving while license administratively suspended.

A person who drives a motor vehicle on any public highway of this state at a time when the person's privilege to do so is administratively suspended is guilty of a penalty assessment misdemeanor and may be punished in accordance with the provisions of Section 66-8-116 NMSA 1978.History: 1978 Comp., § 66-5-39.2, enacted by Laws 2019, ch. 224, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 224, §6 made Laws 2019, ch. 224 effective October 1, 2019.
NM Stat § 66-5-40 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-40 - Permitting unauthorized minor to drive.

No person shall cause or knowingly permit his child or ward under the age of eighteen years to drive a motor vehicle upon any highway when such minor is not authorized hereunder or is in violation of any of the provisions of this article. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-40, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 262. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the penalty assessment for violation of this section, see 66-8-116 NMSA 1978. For offenses by persons owning or controlling vehicles, see 66-8-121 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic § 149. 61A C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 687.
NM Stat § 66-5-42 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-42 - Employing unlicensed driver.

No person shall employ as a driver of a motor vehicle any person not licensed as provided in this article. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-42, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 264. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For offenses by persons owning or controlling vehicles, see 66-8-121 NMSA 1978. Duty to the motoring public. — This section expresses the public policy that an employer has a duty to the motoring public to use due care in the hiring and retention of employees who operate vehicles in the scope of their employment. Lessard v. Coronado Paint & Decorating Ctr., Inc., 2007-NMCA-122, 142 N.M. 583, 168 P.3d 155, cert. granted, 2007-NMCERT-009, 142 N.M. 715, 169 P.3d 408.
NM Stat § 66-5-43 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-43 - Renting motor vehicles to unlicensed drivers and minors; exception; record.

A. No person shall rent a motor vehicle to any other person unless the latter person is then duly licensed hereunder or, in the case of a nonresident, then duly licensed under the laws of the state or country of his residence except a nonresident whose home state or country does not require that a driver be licensed. B. No person shall rent a motor vehicle to another until he has inspected the driver's license of the person to whom the vehicle is to be rented, and has compared and verified the signature thereon with the signature of such person written in his presence. C. Every person renting a motor vehicle to another shall keep a record of the registration number of the motor vehicle so rented, the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle is rented, the number of the license of said latter person and the date and place when and where said license was issued. Such record shall be open to inspection by any police officer or officer or employee of the division. D. It is unlawful to rent a motor vehicle to any person who is under the age of eighteen years unless such person shall furnish and leave with the person renting out the motor veicle [vehicle] a statement in writing showing the consent of the parent or guardian to the rent [rental] of a motor vehicle by the said owner [minor]. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-43, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 265. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the general police authority of the division of motor vehicles, see 66-2-12 NMSA 1978. Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and it is not part of the law. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Criminal liability in connection with rental of motor vehicles, 38 A.L.R.3d 949. Construction and application of statute imposing liability expressly upon motor vehicle lessor for damages caused by operation of vehicle, 41 A.L.R.4th 993. State regulation of motor vehicle rental ("you-drive") business, 60 A.L.R.4th 784.
NM Stat § 66-5-44.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-44.1 - Provisional licenses; duration and fee; appropriation.

A. There shall be paid to the division a fee of thirteen dollars ($13.00) for each provisional license or duplicate provisional license. Each provisional license shall be for a term provided for in Section 66-5-21 NMSA 1978. B. The director with the approval of the governor may increase the amount of the fee provided for in this section by an amount not to exceed three dollars ($3.00) for the purpose of implementing an enhanced driver's license system. The additional amounts collected pursuant to this subsection are appropriated to the division to defray the expense of the new system of licensing. C. The fees collected pursuant to the provisions of Subsection A of this section are appropriated to the division to defray the expense of implementing the new system of provisional licensing. History: 1978 Comp., § 66-5-44.1, enacted by Laws 1999, ch. 175, § 11.
NM Stat § 66-5-45 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-45 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1985, ch. 66, § 4 repealed 66-5-45 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 267, relating to duplicate licenses and permits, effective July 1, 1985. For present provisions on fees for duplicate drivers' licenses, see 66-5-44 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-5-46 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-46 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1990, ch. 120, § 44 repealed 66-5-46 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 268, relating to deposit of collections with state treasurer, effective July 1, 1990. For provisions of former section, see the 1989 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 66-5-47 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-47 - Photographs.

The department shall reproduce the likeness of drivers, subject to the following conditions: A. photographs or other reproductions of the likeness of all persons shall be a full-face or front-view digital photograph; and B. photographs or other reproductions of the likeness of all persons under the age of twenty-one years shall have a printed legend, indicating that the person is under twenty-one, which shall be displayed in such manner as to be easily read by any person inspecting the license. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-47, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 269; 1989, ch. 318, § 17; 1990, ch. 120, § 28; 1999, ch. 76, § 2; 2016, ch. 79, § 8. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For other information required to be included on the license, see 66-5-15 NMSA 1978. For definition of "municipality" including H-class counties, see 3-1-2 NMSA 1978. For establishment of H-class counties, see 4-44-3 NMSA 1978. The 2016 amendment, effective May 18, 2016, removed the requirement that each applicant for a license provide proof of age; in the catchline, after "photographs", deleted "evidence of applicant's age"; deleted the subsection designation "A" and redesignated former Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Subsection A as new Subsections A and B, respectively; in Subsection A, after "the likeness of all persons shall", deleted "show" and added "be", after "a", deleted "full face" and added "full-face", and after "or", deleted "front view" and added "front-view digital photograph"; and deleted former Subsection B. The 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, substituted "department" for "division" in the introductory language of Subsection A and in the last sentence of Subsection B; in Subsection B, inserted "or a replacement license" in the first sentence, and in the second sentence, inserted "certified", inserted "a valid passport", and substituted "secretary" for "director". The 1990 amendment, effective July 1, 1990, deleted "Distribution of license fees" in the catchline, deleted former Subsections A and D to G, relating to the distribution of license fees, redesignated former Subsections B and C as present Subsections A and B and made a minor stylistic change. The 1989 amendment, effective July 1, 1989, substituted "Subsection A of Section 66-5-44 NMSA 1978" for "Section 64-5-44A NMSA 1953" in Subsections A, D and F; substituted "reproduce the likeness of" for "photograph" in the introductory paragraph of Subsection B; inserted "or other reproductions of the likeness" in Subsections B(1) and B(2); made minor stylistic changes in Subsection C; in Subsection F substituted "66-6-23 NMSA 1978" for "64-6-23 NMSA 1953" at the end of the first sentence; and in Subsection G substituted "motorcycle" for "motor-driven cycle" in the first sentence.
NM Stat § 66-5-48 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-48 - Uniformity of interpretation.

This article shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-48, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 270.
NM Stat § 66-5-50 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-50 - Driver License Compact; definitions; cooperation.

As used in the Driver License Compact with reference to this state: A. "licensing authority" means the director. The director shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of any other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of Articles III, IV and V of the compact; and B. "executive head" means the governor. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-50, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 272; 1987, ch. 268, § 25.
NM Stat § 66-5-51 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1 - OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-51 - Compensation of compact administrator.

The director is not entitled to any additional compensation because of his services as compact administrator under Article VII of the Driver License Compact, Section 66-5-49 NMSA 1978 but may be reimbursed per diem and mileage expenses in accordance with the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978]. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-51, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 273; 1987, ch. 268, § 26.
NM Stat § 66-5-52 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1A - COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-52 - Short title.

Sections 66-5-52 through 66-5-72 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act". History: Laws 1989, ch. 14, § 1; 1992, ch. 13, § 2; 2000, ch. 71, § 1; 2003, ch. 51, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective March 19, 2003, substituted "66-5-72" for "66-5-71". The 2000 amendment, effective May 17, 2000, substituted "66-5-71" for "66-5-70". The 1992 amendment, effective April 1, 1992, substituted "Sections 66-5-52 through 66-5-70 NMSA 1978" for "Sections 1 through 19 of this act".
NM Stat § 66-5-53 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1A - COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-53 - Purpose.

The purpose of the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act is to: A. improve commercial driver quality; B. remove problem commercial drivers from New Mexico's highways; and C. establish a system that will prevent operators of commercial motor vehicles from having more than one driver's license. History: Laws 1989, ch. 14, § 2.
NM Stat § 66-5-55 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1A - COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-55 - Driver's licenses; limitation of number.

As of the effective date of the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act, no person who drives a commercial motor vehicle may have more than one driver's license. History: Laws 1989, ch. 14, § 4. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The effective date of the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act is July 1, 1989, the effective date of Laws 1989, Chapter 14.
NM Stat § 66-5-56 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1A - COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-56 - Notification by driver to the division.

Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a New Mexico driver's license who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the division, in the manner specified in a regulation adopted by the secretary, within thirty days of the date of conviction. History: Laws 1989, ch. 14, § 5.
NM Stat § 66-5-57 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1A - COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-57 - Notification by driver to employer.

A. Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a New Mexico driver's license who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in this or any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify in writing his employer of the conviction within thirty days of the date of conviction. B. Any driver whose driver's license is suspended, revoked or canceled by any state, or who loses the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in any state for any period, shall notify his employer of that fact before the end of the business day following the day the driver received notice of the fact. History: Laws 1989, ch. 14, § 6.
NM Stat § 66-5-58 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1A - COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-58 - Employer responsibility.

It is unlawful for an employer to knowingly allow, require, permit or authorize a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle during a period in which: A. the driver has a driver's license suspended, revoked or canceled by a state, has lost the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in a state or has been disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle; B. the driver has more than one driver's license as of the effective date of the provisions of the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act; C. the driver, the commercial motor vehicle the driver is driving or the motor carrier operation of the employer is subject to an out-of-service order; or D. the driver has been convicted of a railroad-highway grade crossing violation. History: Laws 1989, ch. 14, § 7; 1998, ch. 17, § 2; 2003, ch. 51, § 3; 2005, ch. 312, § 3. ANNOTATIONSThe 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, provided that it is unlawful for an employer to commit the specified acts. The 2003 amendment, effective March 19, 2003, in the introductory paragraph substituted "An employer shall not" for "No employer shall", substituted "a period in which" for "any period" at the end; deleted "in which" at the beginning of Subsections A and B; substituted "the driver, the commercial motor vehicle the driver" for "in which the employee, the commercial motor vehicle the employee" at the beginning of Subsection C; and added Subsection D. The 1998 amendment, effective May 20, 1998, inserted "require," following "allow," in the undesignated paragraph; added Subsection C; and made minor stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 66-5-59 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards|Part 1A - COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES|Section 66-5-59 - Commercial driver's license required.

A. A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person holds and is in immediate possession of a commercial driver's license and applicable endorsements valid for the vehicle the person is driving, except when driving under a commercial driver's instruction permit and accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver's license valid for the vehicle being driven. B. A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle while the person's driving privilege is suspended, revoked or canceled or while subject to a disqualification or in violation of an out-of-service order. C. A person who is a resident of this state for at least thirty days may not drive a commercial motor vehicle under the authority of a commercial driver's license issued by another jurisdiction. D. A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order. History: Laws 1989, ch. 14, § 8; 2003, ch. 51, § 4. ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective March 19, 2003, substituted "A person may not drive" for "No person may drive" at the beginning of Subsections A and B; in Subsection C substituted "A person" for "No person" at the beginning, inserted "not" preceding "drive a commercial"; and added Subsection D.