New Mexico § 66-7-405 - Minimum vehicle size
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-405 — Minimum vehicle size, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-405. Minimum vehicle size
A. It is unlawful to operate on the highways of this state any motor vehicle: (1) with a wheelbase, between two axles, of less than three feet four inches; (2) with a motor displacement of less than forty-five cubic centimeters; or (3) any motorcycle with less than a twenty-five inch seat height measured from the
ground to the lowest point on the top of the seat cushion, without a rider. B. For the purpose of this section, wheelbase shall be measured upon a straight line
from center to center of the vehicle axles.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-405
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-405 cover?
Section 66-7-405 ("Minimum vehicle size") 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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