Riding Into Red River on a Side-by-Side
Red River local ordinances for side-by-side vehicles explain the strict rules governing street access and trail riding.
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Why a Parent Pays the Same Fine
New Mexico parental responsibility laws require guardians to pay equal fines for minor off-highway vehicle violations.
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Why a Second Citation Costs More Than the First
New Mexico off-highway vehicle citation penalties increase significantly for repeat offenders through a progressive system.
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Why a 5-Year-Old Cannot Ride New Mexico Public Land
New Mexico public land vehicle laws prohibit children under six from operating off-highway vehicles or riding as passengers.
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Can a 17-Year-Old Carry a Passenger?
New Mexico regulations for 17-year-old off-highway vehicle operators explain passenger rules and safety permit requirements on public land.
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Goggles Even When You Skip the Helmet
New Mexico OHV regulations require adequate eye protection on all public paved roads regardless of helmet rules.
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Which Spark Arresters Pass on Federal Land
Federal spark arrester regulations for off-highway vehicles in New Mexico prevent wildfires and legal penalties.
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Whether an Aftermarket Exhaust Passes at 96 Decibels
New Mexico’s ninety-six decibel limit for off-highway vehicles determines whether aftermarket exhaust systems pass legal sound requirements on public lands.
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A Taillight Visible at 200 Feet
New Mexico street legal off-highway vehicle rules require a taillight clearly visible from two hundred feet away.
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A Headlight That Shows 150 Feet
New Mexico paved road rules for OHVs require headlights capable of illuminating objects at least 150 feet ahead.
