New Mexico § 66-3-842 - Motorcycle maneuverability
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-842 — Motorcycle maneuverability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-3-842. Motorcycle maneuverability
A. No motorcycle shall be equipped in a manner such that it is incapable of turning
a ninety-degree angle within a circle having a radius of not more than fourteen feet. Evidence of a motorcycle's being unable to turn a ninety-degree angle within a circle
having a radius of not more than fourteen feet shall be prima facie evidence of an
unsafe vehicle as described in Section 66-3-801 NMSA 1978 . B. For the purposes of this section, a peace officer may require the driver of a motorcycle
to demonstrate the ability of any motorcycle to be ridden as described in Subsection
A of this section. Failure or refusal of any operator to demonstrate the ability of any motorcycle
being operated upon the highways shall be prima facie evidence of an unsafe vehicle
as described in Section 66-3-801 NMSA 1978 .
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-3-842
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-842 cover?
Section 66-3-842 ("Motorcycle maneuverability") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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