NEW MEXICO

A.I.M. Attorneys

Contact AIM for forwarding information at (800) On-A-Bike (800-662-2453)

Helmet Laws

LIMITED

Helmets Required for all riders up to age 18.

Reflectorization required.

Miscellaneous Motorcycle Laws

State Funded Rider Education

Available for all eligible applicants.

Required under age 18.

May waive skills test for successful completion of rider ed.

May waive knowledge test for successful completion of rider ed.

Eye Protection

Required unless equipped with wind screen.

Daytime Use Of Headlight

Modulating headlight permitted.

Passenger Seat

Required if carrying a passenger.

Passenger Footrests

Required if carrying a passenger.

Mirror

Required by law.

Periodic Safety Inspection

Random inspections, required by law.

65 MPH Speed Limit

In effect on designated rural interstate highways.

NCOM Region

REGION IX : Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah

Anti-Discrimination Law

DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CLOTHING OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL

New Mexico Civil Rights legislation codified in N.M.S.A. Sec. 28-1-1, et. seq. establish certain Civil Rights and prohibit certain discriminatory practices. The Act was modeled after the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII, 42 U.S.C.A. Section 2000 (e), et. seq.). A "civil right" has been defined as a privilege accorded to and or a right due from one individual to another, the trespassing upon which is a civil injury. The interference with a person's lawful conduct and actions is a violation of a civil right, U.S. v. Gugel, 119 F.Supp. 897. Discrimination need not be only on the grounds of race, color, national origin, etc. Any invidious discrimination is prohibited, Nanez v. Ritger, 304 F.Supp. 354. Coverage includes the right to free speech, peace-able assembly and freedom of association, Ames v. Vavreck, 356 F.Supp. 931. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that individuals have a constitutional right under the First Amendment to wear clothing which displays writing or designs, Cohen v. Ca., 403 U.S. 15. A person's right to wear the clothing of choice, and the right to belong to any club or organization is constitutionally protected. Persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing or club membership may have violated the Act.

Don't subject yourself to civil and criminal penalties and to expensive and time consuming lawsuits. Don't discriminate against people wearing colors or motorcycle attire.