New Mexico § 66-3-1102 - Electric personal assistive mobility devices; standards; operator requirements; applicability; penalties
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§ 66-3-1102. Electric personal assistive mobility devices; standards; operator requirements; applicability; penalties
A. An electric personal assistive mobility device shall be equipped with: (1) front, rear and side reflectors; (2) a braking system that enables the operator to bring the device to a controlled
stop; and (3) if operated at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before
sunrise, a lamp that emits a white light that sufficiently illuminates the area in
front of the device. B. The secretary shall by rule prescribe motor vehicle safety standards applicable
to electric personal assistive mobility devices. C. An operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device traveling on a sidewalk,
roadway or bicycle path shall have the rights and duties of a pedestrian and shall
exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians. An operator shall yield the right of way to pedestrians. D. Except as provided in this section, no other provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code
shall apply to electric personal assistive mobility devices. E. An operator who violates a provision of this section shall receive a warning for
the first offense. For a second offense, the operator shall be punished by a fine of ten dollars ($10.00). For a third or subsequent offense, in addition to the fine, the electric personal
assistive mobility device shall be impounded for up to thirty days. F. This section does not apply to personal assistive mobility devices used by persons
with disabilities.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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