A. Driver's licenses, other than licenses
issued under the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act, shall be issued
under the following classifications:
Class Vehicles Licensee Authorized to Drive
D Until October 1, 1996: Other than any vehicle
included in class C, any single vehicle less than 26,001 pounds gross vehicle
weight, and such vehicles towing vehicles weighing:
(1) not more than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle
weight, provided that the towing vehicle is of equal or greater weight than the
vehicle being towed; or
(2) more
than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight provided that either the towing vehicle
is of equal or greater weight than the vehicle being towed or, if the towing
vehicle is of lesser weight than the towed vehicle, the weight in the towed
vehicle does not exceed the manufacturer's rated capacity and:
(a) the towing vehicle has either a class 4
or higher equalizing hitch or a fifth wheel;
(b) the vehicle being towed is a trailer;
or
(c) the vehicle combination
properly displays slow-moving insignia and moves at speeds of 25 mph or
less.
On and after October 1, 1996: Other than any
vehicle included in class C, any single vehicle less than 26,001 pounds gross
vehicle weight, and such vehicles towing vehicles provided that:
(1) the towing vehicle is of equal or greater
weight than the vehicle being towed; or
(2) if the towing vehicle is of lesser weight
than the towed vehicle, the weight in the towed vehicle does not exceed the
manufacturer's rated capacity and:
(a) the
towing vehicle has either a class 4 or higher equalizing hitch or a fifth
wheel;
(b) the vehicle being towed
is a trailer; or
(c) the vehicle
combination properly displays slow-moving insignia and moves at speeds of 25
mph or less.
In order to operate a motorcycle a driver must have a
motorcycle endorsement.
E Any vehicle or combination of vehicles described in
18.19.5.112 NMAC (vehicle drivers
excluded from the requirement to hold a commercial driver's license) and any
class D vehicle. In order to operate a motorcycle a driver must have a
motorcycle endorsement.
M Two- or three-wheeled motorcycles. This classification of
license must have an endorsement of "Z", "Y" or "W" to be valid. This class of
license is issued to drivers who drive only a motorcycle vehicle.
B. New Mexico
driver's licenses classes 1 through 5 issued under the former classification
system remain valid until expiration, replacement with a class A, B, C, D, E or
M driver's license or revocation or cancellation under the provisions of the
Motor Vehicle Code.
C. A class E
license will be issued only to individuals who are exempt from the requirements
of the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act.
