New Mexico § 66-5-16 - License to be carried and exhibited on demand
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-16 — License to be carried and exhibited on demand, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-16. License to be carried and exhibited on demand
Every licensee shall have the licensee's driver's license in the licensee's immediate
possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the license
upon demand of a magistrate, a peace officer or a field deputy or inspector of the
division. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment
misdemeanor; however, a person charged with violating this section shall not be convicted
if the person produces in court a driver's license issued to the person and valid
at the time of the person's citation.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-16
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-16 cover?
Section 66-5-16 ("License to be carried and exhibited on demand") 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.
How do I cite New Mexico § 66-5-16?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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