Rules to remember
- Different traffic laws may apply on tribal lands
- Must yield to livestock on open range roads
- DWI checkpoints are common and legal
- Graduated licensing with 50 hours practice requirement
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New Mexico
Driver Guide
New Mexico has unique jurisdictional complexity: traffic laws may differ on tribal lands. Open range rules mean you must yield to livestock, and DWI checkpoints are frequent and fully legal.
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Before you drive
New Mexico requires 50 hours of supervised driving. The state has specific regulations for open range areas. Insurance minimums are 25/50/10.