Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A.
A person shall not operate an off-highway motor vehicle on any:
(1) limited access highway or freeway at any
time;
(2) paved street or highway
except as provided in Subsection B of this section, or except in compliance
with the provisions of 66-3-1011 NMSA 1978 (the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act);
or
(3) pedestrian walkways and
non-motorized trails.
B.
Off-highway motor vehicles may cross streets or highways, except limited access
highways or freeways, if the crossings are made after coming to a complete stop
prior to entering the roadway. Off-highway motor vehicles shall yield the right
of way to oncoming traffic and shall begin a crossing only when it can be
executed safely and then cross in the most direct manner as close to a
perpendicular angle as possible.
C.
If authorized by ordinance or resolution of a local authority or the state
transportation commission, an ROV or an ATV may be operated on a paved street
or highway owned and controlled by the authorizing entity if:
(1) the vehicle has one or more functioning
headlights and one or more functioning taillights that comply with the
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act;
(2)
the vehicle has brakes, mufflers, and mirrors providing an unobstructed view to
the rear;
(3) the operator has a
valid driver's licenses or permits as required under the Motor Vehicle Code and
off-highway motor vehicle safety permits as required under the Off-Highway
Motor Vehicle Act;
(4) the operator
is insured in compliance with the provisions of the Mandatory Financial
Responsibility Act;
(5) the
operator of the vehicle is appropriately wearing approved eye protection in
compliance with
18.15.3.8
NMAC;
(6) the operator of the
vehicle is under 18 years of age and appropriately wearing an approved safety
helmet in compliance with Rule
18.15.3.8
NMAC; and
(7) the operator is in
compliance with all existing traffic laws, including speed limits and operating
restrictions as may be established by local authority or the state
transportation commission.
