Bill > HB216

This bill amends the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act to modernize definitions, improve registration, and enhance enforcement and user responsiveness. Key changes include updating the definition of "off-highway motor vehicle" to encompass new types of vehicles and adjusting weight limits for recreational off-highway vehicles, which are designed for recreational use with features like steering wheels and non-straddle seating. The bill also modifies registration and permit fees, clarifying how these funds are distributed, and introduces new provisions for nonresident permits. Furthermore, it revises safety requirements for young operators, allowing those under eighteen to carry passengers under specific supervised conditions or if they hold appropriate licenses. The legislation also strengthens the powers and duties of the department, tasking it with developing comprehensive safety training programs, educational strategies to minimize impacts on various groups, and information systems to track usage and environmental data, while also allowing for noise enforcement and analysis of economic impacts.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=216&year=26