§ 24-12-6-12.5. Operators and chauffeurs must be licensed.

A.

Except those expressly exempted by Section 66-5-4 NMSA 1978, no person shall drive any motor vehicle or moped upon a street in this municipality unless he holds a valid license issued under the provisions of the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code.

B.

Any person licensed under the provisions of the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code, or expressly exempted from licensure, may exercise the privilege granted upon all streets and highways in this municipality.

C.

No person, whether a resident or non-resident of the State of New Mexico, shall operate a motor vehicle or moped upon a street in this municipality in violation of any restrictions with respect to the type of, or special mechanical devices required on, a motor vehicle which the licensee may operate or any other restrictions applicable to the licensee.(*)

D.

Every licensee shall have his driver's license in his immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle or moped, and shall display the same upon demand of a magistrate or police officer. However, no person charged with violating this section shall be convicted if he produces in court a driver's license theretofore issued to him and valid at the time of his arrest.

(Ord. No. 1567 , 5-29-18)

State law reference

66-5-16 NMSA 1978.