No passenger-type vehicle, except a motorcycle or recreational vehicle shall be operated on any highway with any load carried thereon extending beyond the line of the fenders on the left side of the vehicle nor extending more than six inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side of the vehicle.
History: 1953 Comp., § 64-23-14, enacted by Laws 1955, ch. 37, § 3; 1971, ch. 279, § 8; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-403, by Laws 1978, ch. 37, § 474; 2001, ch. 127, § 5.
Cross references. — For the definition of "motorcycle", see 66-1-4.11 NMSA 1978.
The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, inserted "or recreational vehicle" following "except a motorcycle".
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic § 793.
Liability for injury or damage caused by collision with portion of load projecting beyond rear or side of motor vehicle or trailer, 21 A.L.R.3d 371.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 7 - Traffic Laws; Signs, Signals and Markings; Accidents; Weight and Size; Traffic Safety
Part 5 - WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITATIONS
Section 66-7-401 - Scope and effect of article [part].
Section 66-7-402 - Width of vehicles.
Section 66-7-403 - Projecting loads on passenger vehicles.
Section 66-7-404 - Height and length of vehicles and loads.
Section 66-7-405 - Minimum vehicle size.
Section 66-7-406 - Special load limits.
Section 66-7-407 - Loads on vehicles.
Section 66-7-408 - Trailers and towed vehicles.
Section 66-7-409 - Load limits on single axles, wheels and tires.
Section 66-7-410 - Gross weight of vehicles and loads.
Section 66-7-412 - Special farm permits.
Section 66-7-413.1 - Hay transportation; excessive size; special permit allowance.
Section 66-7-413.3 - Repealed.
Section 66-7-413.4 - Permits for excessive weight.
Section 66-7-413.5 - Exemption; vehicles used to transport seed cotton modules; limitations.
Section 66-7-413.8 - Multiple-trip permit for specialized haul vehicles.
Section 66-7-414 - Exemptions; implements of husbandry.
Section 66-7-416 - Liability for damage; unlawful use of highways; penalties.