New Mexico § 66-3-21 - Vehicle exceeding declared gross weight
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-21 — Vehicle exceeding declared gross weight, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-3-21. Vehicle exceeding declared gross weight
A. Except as otherwise provided by law, a vehicle or combination shall not be operated
upon the public highways of this state when the gross vehicle weight or gross combination
vehicle weight exceeds the declared gross weight. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be: (1) assessed a penalty for the lapsed portion of the registration period in an amount
equal to the difference between the fee for the declared gross weight and the fee
for the gross vehicle weight or gross combination vehicle weight at which the vehicle
or combination was weighed; and (2) required to register the vehicle or combination at the higher declared gross weight
in accordance with the weight at the time of the violation for the remainder of the
registration period and to pay that fee. B. Such registration shall not be construed to authorize the movement of loads in
violation of the state's size and weight laws.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-3-21
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-21 cover?
Section 66-3-21 ("Vehicle exceeding declared gross weight") 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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