New Mexico § 66-7-403 - Projecting loads on passenger vehicles
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-403 — Projecting loads on passenger vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-403. Projecting loads on passenger vehicles
No passenger-type vehicle, except a motorcycle or recreational vehicle shall be operated
on any highway with any load carried thereon extending beyond the line of the fenders
on the left side of the vehicle nor extending more than six inches beyond the line
of the fenders on the right side of the vehicle.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-403
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-403 cover?
Section 66-7-403 ("Projecting loads on passenger 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.
How do I cite New Mexico § 66-7-403?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-7-403 apply to my situation?
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