New Mexico § 66-5-502 - Definitions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-502 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-502. Definitions
As used in the Ignition Interlock Licensing Act: A. “ denied ” means the division has refused to issue an instruction permit, driver's license
or provisional license pursuant to the provisions of Subsection D or E of Section 66-5-5 NMSA 1978; B. “ ignition interlock device ” means a device, approved by the traffic safety bureau, that prevents the operation
of a motor vehicle by an intoxicated or impaired person; C. “ ignition interlock license ” means a driver's license issued to a person by the division that allows that person
to operate a motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device after that person's driving
privilege or driver's license has been revoked or denied. The division shall clearly mark an ignition interlock license to distinguish it
from other driver's licenses; and D. “ revoked ” means the division, pursuant to the provisions of Section 66-5-29 or 66-8-111 NMSA 1978 , has terminated a person's driving privilege or driver's license for: (1) driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; or (2) a conviction of homicide by vehicle or great bodily harm by vehicle while under
the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-502
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-502 cover?
Section 66-5-502 ("Definitions") 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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