New Mexico § 66-7-355 - Riding on motorcycles
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-355 — Riding on motorcycles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-355. Riding on motorcycles
A. A person operating a motorcycle, other than an autocycle, shall ride only upon
the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, shall have the person's feet upon
the footrests provided on the machine and shall not carry any other person nor shall
any other person ride on the motorcycle unless it is designed to carry more than one
person. If a motorcycle, other than an autocycle, is designed to carry more than one person,
the passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons
or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear or side of the motorcycle. The passenger shall have the passenger's feet upon the footrests attached for passenger
use. B. A person operating a motorcycle not having a fixed windshield of a type approved
by regulation of the secretary shall wear an eye protective device, which may be a
faceshield attached to a safety helmet, goggles or safety eyeglasses. All eye protective devices shall be of a type approved by regulations promulgated
by the secretary. C. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment
misdemeanor.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-355
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-355 cover?
Section 66-7-355 ("Riding on motorcycles") 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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