Motorcycle Helmets

Section 66-7-356 — a fastened, approved helmet for any rider under eighteen

No one under eighteen operates a motorcycle without a safety helmet securely fastened on their head that meets the secretary's standards.

NMSA 1978, § 66-7-356

Who handles this in New Mexico: Enlace Comunitario; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the New Mexico directory.

Not wearing one is not contributory negligence, and autocycles are exempt.

NMSA 1978, § 66-7-356

Sources for this section (1)

NMSA 1978, § 66-7-356 — Mandatory use of protective helmets

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of November 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Mexico attorney.

From here

Nearest pages

Pages on the same subject or the same statutes, or filed beside this one. Most questions turn out to sit across two of them.

Traffic StopsSection 66-5-16 — the physical license on the driver whenever driving, and shown on demand
Fleeing the PoliceSection 30-22-1.1 — aggravated fleeing is a fourth degree felony, or third degree when someone is hurt
Driving Without a License, or on a Suspended OneSection 66-5-39.1 — at least four days in jail for driving while revoked
Speed LimitsSection 66-7-301 — 15 at a posted school zone, 30 in town, 75 at most