New Mexico Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: If I Obtain An International Driver's License, May I Drive In New Mexico, Even Though My New Mexico License Is Revoked?
  A: No. If you have a valid driver's license from anywhere, you can drive, but not in New Mexico because your "privilege" to drive in New Mexico is revoked.
• Q: What If I Burped Within Twenty Minutes Of Blowing?
  A: The current rules that all New Mexico law enforcement officers must follow now say that a driver must be "deprived" of alcohol twenty minutes before the test, unlike … More
• Q: Will I Be Able To Get My Case Dismissed Because I Was Not Read My Rights?
  A: Probably not. But if you were interrogated after being placed in custody, those statements cannot be used against you.
• Q: If I Am Convicted Or Plead Guilty, Will I Be Required To Have An Ignition Interlock Device Placed On My Car?
  A: You may be. It depends on whether this is a "first" revocation through MVD or not.
• Q: What Will Happen If I Do Not Complete The Classes Or Community Service Ordered By The Court?
  A: If you do not perform any one part of the sentence you receive, the law requires the prosecuting attorney to issue a bench warrant for your arrest. If you missed a … More
• Q: What Are The Speed Limits In New Mexico?
  A: Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate 75 mph Ltd Access Rds 55 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential 25 mph More
• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar No Aircraft Yes Laser Yes More
• Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  A: Tickets can be paid in person and some tickets can be paid by mail.
• Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  A: No
• Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  A: Speeding Yes Parking Yes Equipment Yes DWI Yes More
• Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
  A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More