New Mexico § 66-3-804 - Headlamps on motor vehicles
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-804 — Headlamps on motor vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-3-804. Headlamps on motor vehicles
A. Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall be equipped with at least two
headlamps with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle, which
headlamps comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in Sections 66-3-801 through 66-3-887 NMSA 1978 . B. Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two headlamps
that comply with the requirements and limitations of Sections 66-3-801 through 66-3-887 NMSA 1978 . C. Every headlamp upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle, shall be located
at a height measured from the center of the headlamp of not more than fifty-four inches
or less than twenty inches to be measured as set forth in Subsection B of Section 66-3-803 NMSA 1978 . The provisions of this subsection apply only to new motor vehicles sold after July
1, 1953. D. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment
misdemeanor.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-3-804
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-804 cover?
Section 66-3-804 ("Headlamps on motor vehicles") 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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