N.M. Code R. § 18.19.5.52
Point System - Schedule of Points for Violations
- 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:
(1) CARELESSNESS
66-8-114 Careless Driving
(2) FAILURE TO YIELD/OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
66-7-104 Failure to obey traffic instructions stated on traffic sign or shown by traffic control device
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
(3) FOLLOWING/BACKING
66-7-318 Following too closely
66-7-354 Improper backing
(4) TURNING MOVEMENTS/LANE POSITION
66-7-322 Making improper turn
66-7-323 Making improper turn
(5) PASSING/LEFT OF CENTER
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
(6) SPEEDING
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
[18.19.5.52 NMAC - Rp, 18.19.5.52 NMAC 3/14/2023]