New Mexico § 66-7-358 - Restriction on use of video screens in motor vehicles
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-358 — Restriction on use of video screens in motor vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-358. Restriction on use of video screens in motor vehicles
A. It is unlawful to operate in this state any motor vehicle equipped with a video
screen upon which images may be projected or shown if the screen is within the normal
view of the driver of the motor vehicle unless the video screen is used solely as
an aid to the driver in the operation of the vehicle. B. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a penalty assessment
misdemeanor. C. As used in this section, “video screen” does not include closed circuit monitors
or computer terminal monitors used by law enforcement agencies in law enforcement
motor vehicles.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 66-7-358 ("Restriction on use of video screens in motor vehicles") 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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