N.M. Code R. § 18.31.3.8 – Transportation Modes Prohibited from Interstate Highways

A. Equestrians, pedestrians, other non-motorized vehicles and low-power motor vehicles, such as motor scooters and all-terrain vehicles, are prohibited from using any interstate highway right-of-way for transportation or recreation purposes. Such interstate highways shall be signed appropriately.
B. Bicyclists are prohibited from using any interstate highway right-of-way for transportation or recreation purposes within the boundaries of cities with a population of 50,000 or more. Bicyclists are also prohibited from using any interstate highway right-of-way deemed inappropriate by the Secretary of Highways or his or her designee. Interstate highways prohibited for use by bicyclists shall be signed appropriately.
C. Where not otherwise prohibited, bicyclists are permitted to use interstate highways in New Mexico provided that they ride on the shoulders of the interstate highways.
[Recompiled 11/16/01]
HISTORY OF 18.31.3 NMAC:
Pre-NMAC Filing History:
The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of public records-state records center and archives.
Rule No. LD 101, "Motorized Bicycles" Prohibited from Using any Portion of the Interstate Highway System, 10/26/77.
History of Repealed Material: [RESERVED