New Mexico § 66-3-846 - Windshields must be unobstructed and equipped with wipers; windows must be transparent; exception
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§ 66-3-846. Windshields must be unobstructed and equipped with wipers; windows must be transparent; exception
A. No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster or other nontransparent
material upon or in the front windshield, the windows to the immediate right and left
of the driver or the rearmost window if the latter is used for driving visibility,
except as provided in Section 66-3-846.1 NMSA 1978 . The rearmost window is not necessary for driving visibility where outside rearview
mirrors are attached to the vehicle. B. The windshield on every motor vehicle except a motorcycle shall be equipped with
a device for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield, which device
shall be so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle. C. Every windshield wiper upon a motor vehicle shall be maintained in good working
order. 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
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What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-846 cover?
Section 66-3-846 ("Windshields must be unobstructed and equipped with wipers; windows must be transparent; exception") 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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