New Mexico Vehicle Driving Restrictions

State Agency Energy Plan

In order to conserve energy and promote renewable energy development, all state agency fleets in the executive branch must reduce their transportation energy consumption 20%, based on 2005 levels, by 2015. The General Services Department (GSD) must develop an implementation plan to achieve this goal based on energy use per employee. The GSD must also continue to aggressively pursue increased use of renewable fuels by state agency fleets; using renewable fuels does not count towards the energy reduction goal. (Reference Executive Order 07-053, 2007)

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Access to Roadways

NEVs may not operate at speeds greater than 25 miles per hour (mph) and may only be used on roads that have a posted speed limit 35 mph or less. NEVs must display a notice of the operational restrictions, either painted or otherwise permanently attached, on the vehicle in a location that is in clear view of other drivers. A local authority or the state Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of NEVs on any road under its jurisdiction if the governing body determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety. (Reference New Mexico Statutes 66-3-1103)