Pursuant to New Mexico statute 66-5-33.1, New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division evaluates the reinstatement eligibility for all drivers whose license or privilege to drive was suspended or revoked.

New Mexico drunk driving criminal court cases can result in punishment that includes jail time, fines, mandatory DWI educational programs, ignition interlock devices, and more. A DWI conviction may result in a driver’s license suspension from 90 days to one year or more.

According to New Mexico statute 66-5-33.1B, any individual whose license was revoked for DWI must meet the following requirements: tamper with the ignition interlock device.

Jul 1, 2024 · Handling DWI cases in New Mexico involves two separate actions: a Judicial Court Hearing and an Administrative Hearing. Each action is conducted independently and governed by separate statutes. The Court holds the authority to determine guilt or innocence, while the administrative hearing also has the power to reach a similar verdict.

Driving a vehicle with a blood or breath alcohol content of .08% or higher, or driving under the influence of drugs is a violation of New Mexico’s DWI laws. A DWI conviction can have both civic and financial consequences.

New Mexico’s Traffic Safety Division (TSD) utilizes a performance-based, evidenced-based, data-driven enforcement program designed to influence impaired driving behavior and reduce impaired driving (alcohol and drug) crashes, fatalities and injuries.

Learn about the penalties for first, second, and third DUI in New Mexico. New Mexico's DUI penalties depend primarily on the number of prior convictions that the driver has. Unlike many other states, New Mexico counts all priors no matter how long ago they occurred.

Learn about New Mexico's DUI and DWI laws. Find out the consequences of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in NM.

New Mexico Department of Transportation's ENDWI Campaign was created to help reduce the number of drunk driving-related crashes and fatalities on our roadways. Through our continuing efforts, we promote designated drivers, safe rides and responsible consumption with the ultimate goal of ending drunk driving in the state of New Mexico.

Feb 3, 2025 · Individuals convicted of aggravated DWI in New Mexico face significant financial penalties. According to NMSA 1978, Section 66-8-102, the fines for a first-time aggravated DWI offense can reach up to $1,000.