This bill amends the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code to establish a maximum speed limit of sixty-five miles per hour for truck tractors 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 specific penalty of $250 for driving a truck tractor over the established speed limit of sixty-five miles per hour.

The bill also makes adjustments to existing speed regulations, including the deletion of a previous subsection that was renumbered as part of the amendments. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance road safety by regulating the speed of truck tractors and establishing clear penalties for violations.

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