New Mexico § 66-7-353 - Unattended motor vehicle
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-353 — Unattended motor vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-353. Unattended motor vehicle
No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended
without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key and effectively
setting the brake, or placing the transmission in parking position, thereon and, when
standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels in such manner that the vehicle
will be held by the curb or will leave the highway if the brake fails. A violation of this section shall not mitigate the offense of stealing a motor vehicle,
nor shall the provisions of this section or any violation thereof be admissible as
evidence in a civil action for the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle, or in any other
civil action arising out of the theft of a motor vehicle.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-353
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-353 cover?
Section 66-7-353 ("Unattended motor vehicle") 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 § 66-7-353?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-7-353 apply to my situation?
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