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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person holds and is in immediate possession of a commercial driver's license and applicable endorsements valid for the vehicle the person is driving, except when driving under a commercial driver's instruction permit and accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver's license valid for the vehicle being driven.
B. A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle while the person's driving privilege is suspended, revoked or canceled or while subject to a disqualification or in violation of an out-of-service order.
C. A person who is a resident of this state for at least thirty days may not drive a commercial motor vehicle under the authority of a commercial driver's license issued by another jurisdiction.
D. A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 66. Motor Vehicles § 66-5-59. Commercial driver's license required - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-66-motor-vehicles/nm-st-sect-66-5-59/
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