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New Mexico
20 miles for deliveries and reasonable distance for food, fuel, repairs and rest.
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-432-4269
Federal Highway Admin
505-820-2021
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Mountain
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 75, Trucks: 75
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 60-70, Trucks: 60-70
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 60-70, Trucks: 60-70
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Double original fine, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Overnight is Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
In State vehicles
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>18 in All Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Upheld under state and Federal Constitution (law enforcement must follow guidelines)
High Blood Alcohol Content
.16 (w/ mand. jail on all offenses)
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 18
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 18
Gun Law Simple Summary
No permit required to carry concealed loaded guns
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Weaker self-defense law built by a combination of case law, jury decisions and statutes
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.472
Truck Access Policies
20 miles for deliveries and reasonable distance for food, fuel, repairs and rest.
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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