New Mexico § 66-5-59 - Commercial driver's license required
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-59 — Commercial driver's license required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-5-59. Commercial driver's license required
A. A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person holds and is
in immediate possession of a commercial driver's license and applicable endorsements
valid for the vehicle the person is driving, except when driving under a commercial
driver's instruction permit and accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver's
license valid for the vehicle being driven. B. A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle while the person's driving privilege
is suspended, revoked or canceled or while subject to a disqualification or in violation
of an out-of-service order. C. A person who is a resident of this state for at least thirty days may not drive
a commercial motor vehicle under the authority of a commercial driver's license issued
by another jurisdiction. D. A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle in violation of an out-of-service
order.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-5-59
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-5-59 cover?
Section 66-5-59 ("Commercial driver's license required") 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 § 66-5-59?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-5-59 apply to my situation?
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