New Mexico remains one of the dozen or so states with no restrictions on texting while driving. With the exception of novice drivers, there is no state-wide prohibition on cell phone or texting use while driving in New Mexico. However there are cell phone and texting prohibitions based on local ordinances in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Taos and Espanola. State-wide, novice drivers are prohibited from texting while driving.
Cell Phone Use
With the exception of certain local ordinances (see above) and novice drivers, there is no handheld cell phone prohibition for any drivers in New Mexico.
Texting Laws
With the exception of certain local ordinances and novice drivers – drivers with learner’s permits or intermediate licenses – there is no prohibition on texting while driving in New Mexico.
Bus Drivers
All New Mexico bus drivers are permitted to use cell phones and to text while driving
How is it Enforced?
New Mexico’s novice texting and cell phonr laws are considered “primary” laws. A primary law means that an officer can pull a novice over for the offense without having to witness some other violation. That is, the officer sees a novice driver texting and issues a citation.
Other New Mexico Information on this Website
Follow the links below to get additional information surrounding driving laws in New Mexico.
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