New Mexico § 66-7-13 - Autonomous motor vehicles; standards; local regulation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-13 — Autonomous motor vehicles; standards; local regulation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-13. Autonomous motor vehicles; standards; local regulation
A. Autonomous motor vehicles and autonomous commercial motor vehicles shall meet all
applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. Additionally, autonomous motor vehicles and autonomous commercial motor vehicles
shall be capable of being operated in compliance with applicable traffic and motor
vehicle laws in New Mexico. B. No political subdivision of the state may, by ordinance, resolution or any other
means, prohibit the testing or operation of an autonomous motor vehicle or autonomous
commercial motor vehicle within the jurisdictional boundaries of the political subdivision
solely on the basis of the motor vehicle being equipped with an automated driving
system.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-13
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-13 cover?
Section 66-7-13 ("Autonomous motor vehicles; standards; local regulation") 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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