§ 24-12-7-4. Riding on motorcycles.

A.

A person operating a motorcycle, motor scooter or motor-driven cycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and shall have his feet upon the footrests provided on the machine.

B.

The operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle, motor scooter or motor-driven cycle unless it is designed to carry more than one person. If a motorcycle, motor scooter or motor-driven cycle is designed to carry more than one person, the passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear or side of the motorcycle, motor scooter or motor-driven cycle. The passenger shall have his feet upon the footrests attached for passenger use.

C.

No person shall operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle or other article which prevents him from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

D.

No operator of a motorcycle shall carry any person nor shall any person ride in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.(*)

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

State law reference

66-7-355 NMSA 1978.