Bill > HB372

This bill updates the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act to modernize definitions, registration requirements, and safety regulations for off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in New Mexico. The bill revises the definition of recreational off-highway vehicles to change weight and vehicle identification requirements, modifying the gross vehicle weight rating to an unladen dry weight and removing the engine displacement specification. It adjusts registration fees and permits, with a standard registration fee of $17 and an off-highway user fee up to $40, and updates rules for nonresident permits. The bill also strengthens safety provisions, including more specific rules for youth operation of OHVs, such as requiring supervision and safety permits for riders under 18, and establishing clearer guidelines for age-appropriate vehicle use. Additionally, the bill expands the department of game and fish's responsibilities, including developing comprehensive educational and enforcement strategies, creating an information tracking system, and collaborating with various agencies to manage OHV use, with a focus on environmental protection, cultural considerations, and public safety.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=372&year=25