This bill amends the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code to establish a maximum speed limit of sixty-five miles per hour for truck tractors operating on highways. The new legal language specifies that "No person shall drive a truck tractor on a highway at a speed greater than sixty-five miles per hour." Additionally, the bill modifies the penalty assessment for speeding violations by introducing a new penalty of $250 for truck tractors exceeding the sixty-five miles per hour limit.

The bill also makes adjustments to existing speed regulations and penalties for other speeding violations, ensuring that the penalties for truck tractors are clearly defined and enforced. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance road safety by regulating the speed of larger vehicles and establishing clear penalties for violations.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 66-7-301, 66-8-116