New Mexico § 66-5-4 - Persons exempt from licensure
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-4 — Persons exempt from licensure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-4. Persons exempt from licensure
The following persons are exempt from licensure under the Motor Vehicle Code: A. military personnel while driving a motor vehicle owned or leased by the United
States department of defense; B. a person who is at least fifteen years of age and who has in immediate possession
a valid driver's license issued to the person in the person's home state or country
may drive a motor vehicle in this state, except that the person shall obtain a license
upon becoming a resident and before the person is employed for compensation by another
for the purpose of driving a motor vehicle; C. a nonresident who is at least eighteen years of age whose home state or country
does not require the licensing of drivers may drive a motor vehicle for a period of
not more than one hundred eighty days in any calendar year if the motor vehicle driven
is duly registered in the home state or country of the nonresident; D. a driver of a farm tractor or implement of husbandry temporarily drawn, moved or
propelled on the highway; and E. a driver of an off-highway motorcycle.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-4 cover?
Section 66-5-4 ("Persons exempt from licensure") 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 § 66-5-4?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-4" (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?
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How does New Mexico § 66-5-4 apply to my situation?
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