New Mexico § 66-5-37 - Unlawful use of license
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-37 — Unlawful use of license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-37. Unlawful use of license
A. It is a misdemeanor for any person to: (1) display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in the person's possession
any canceled, revoked or suspended driver's license; (2) lend the person's driver's license to any other person or knowingly permit the
use of the person's license by another; (3) permit any unlawful use of the driver's license issued to, or received by, the
person; (4) display or represent as one's own any driver's license not issued to the person;
or (5) do any other act forbidden or fail to perform any other act required by Sections 66-5-1.1 through 66-5-47 NMSA 1978 or the provisions of the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act. B. It is a felony for any person to: (1) fail or refuse to surrender to the division upon its lawful demand any driver's
license that has been suspended, revoked or canceled; (2) knowingly or willfully provide a false or fictitious name or document in any application
for a driver's license or knowingly make a false statement or knowingly conceal a
material fact or otherwise commit a fraud in any such application; or (3) induce or solicit another person or conspire with another person to violate this
subsection.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-37
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-37 cover?
Section 66-5-37 ("Unlawful use of license") 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 § 66-5-37?
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