New Mexico § 66-5-207 - Exempt motor vehicles
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-207 — Exempt motor vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-207. Exempt motor vehicles
The following motor vehicles are exempt from the Mandatory Financial Responsibility
Act: A. a motor vehicle owned by the United States government, any state or any political
subdivision of a state; B. an implement of husbandry or special mobile equipment that is only incidentally
operated on a highway; C. a motor vehicle operated upon a highway only for the purpose of crossing such highway
from one property to another; D. a commercial motor vehicle registered or proportionally registered in this and
any other jurisdiction, provided such motor vehicle is covered by a motor vehicle
insurance policy or equivalent coverage or other form of financial responsibility
in compliance with the laws of any other jurisdiction in which it is registered; E. a motor vehicle approved as self-insured by the superintendent of insurance pursuant
to Section 66-5-207.1 NMSA 1978; and F. any motor vehicle when the owner has submitted to the department a signed statement,
in the form prescribed by the department, declaring that the vehicle will not be operated
on the highways of New Mexico and explaining the reasons therefor.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-207
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-207 cover?
Section 66-5-207 ("Exempt 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.
How do I cite New Mexico § 66-5-207?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-207" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 66-5-207 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Mexico can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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