New Mexico § 66-7-406 - Special load limits
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-406 — Special load limits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-7-406. Special load limits
A. Subject to the provisions of Sections 66-7-401 through 66-7-416 NMSA 1978 limiting the length of vehicles and loads, the load upon any vehicle operated alone
or the load upon the front vehicle of a combination of vehicles shall not extend more
than three feet beyond the foremost part of the vehicle, and the load upon any vehicle
operated alone or the load upon the rear vehicle of a combination of vehicles shall
not extend more than seven feet beyond the rear of the bed or body of the vehicle. For the purposes of this section, the foremost part of a front-end loading solid
waste collection vehicle shall include the front-end loading equipment attached to
the vehicle. B. If a vehicle combination consists of a tractor, semitrailer and a trailer, the
rear overhang is limited to a maximum of two feet on the trailer and semitrailer and
no front overhang.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-7-406
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-7-406 cover?
Section 66-7-406 ("Special load limits") 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 § 66-7-406?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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