N.M. Stat. § 66-5-201.1

Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 66-5-201.1 - Purpose

The legislature is aware that motor vehicle accidents in New Mexico can result in catastrophic financial hardship. The purpose of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act is to require residents of New Mexico who own and operate motor vehicles upon the highways of the state either to have the ability to respond in damages to accidents arising out of the use and operation of a motor vehicle or to obtain a motor vehicle insurance policy.

NMS § 66-5-201.1

Laws 1983, ch. 318, § 2; 1998, ch. 34, § 4.