New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE PROCEDURES, LICENSES, PERMITS
Part 5 - DRIVER'S LICENSE
Section 18.19.5.52 - POINT SYSTEM - SCHEDULE OF POINTS FOR VIOLATIONS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. Points to be assessed for conviction of violations on or after October 1, 1996 of provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code are scheduled in Subsections B through G below.
B. Eight (8) points for violation of the following section:
66-7-301 Speeding 26 or more mph over the posted speed limit on any traffic-way if the limit is 15, 30 or 75 mph
66-7-301 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
C. Six (6) points for violations of the following sections:
66-7-347 Passing school bus taking on or discharging passengers or displaying warning not to pass
66-8-113 Reckless driving
66-8-115 Contest racing on public traffic-way
D. Five (5) points for violation of the following section:
66-7-301 Speeding 16 to 25 mph over the posted speed limit on any traffic-way if the limit is 15, 30 or 75 mph
66-7-301 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
E. Four (4) points for violations of the following section:
66-7-332 Failure to yield right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle
F. Three (3) points for violations of the following sections:
66-8-114 Careless Driving
66-7-328 Failure to yield right of way in a manner required at unsigned intersection
66-7-329 Vehicles turning left at intersection
66-7-330 Failure to yield right of way at yield sign, after stop sign or when emerging from private traffic-way
66-7-331 Failure to yield right of way at yield sign, after stop sign or when emerging from private traffic-way
66-7-341 Failure to obey traffic instructions stated on traffic sign or shown by traffic control device
66-7-342 Failure to obey traffic instructions stated on traffic sign or shown by traffic control device
66-7-343 Certain vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossings
66-7-346 Failure to yield right of way at yield sign, after stop sign or when emerging from private traffic-way
66-7-318 Following too closely
66-7-354 Improper backing
66-7-322 Making improper turn
66-7-323 Making improper turn
66-7-308 Failure to drive on right side of roadway when required
66-7-309 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
66-7-310 Improper overtaking or passing of a vehicle
66-7-311 Improper overtaking or passing of a vehicle
66-7-312 Passing with insufficient distance allowed for other vehicles or with inadequate visibility
66-7-313 Driving to the left of center of roadway when prohibited
66-7-315 Passing where prohibited by posted signs or pavement markings
66-7-301 Speeding 6 to 15 mph over the posted speed limit on any traffic-way if the limit is 15, 30 or 75 mph
66-7-301 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
G. Two (2) points for violations of the following sections:
66-3-801 Operating with any defective equipment resulting in inability to control vehicle movement properly
66-3-840 Operating with defective brakes
66-3-901 Operating with any defective equipment resulting in inability to control vehicle movement properly
66-7-325 Failure to signal intention to change vehicle direction or to reduce speed suddenly
66-7-326 Giving wrong signal
66-7-357 Overloading vehicle with passengers or cargo
66-7-369 Failure to restrain child passenger properly
66-7-372 Failure to use seatbelt properly
