Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces, NM Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Las Cruces
- Minimum Liability Limits in Las Cruces, NM: 25/50/10 [2]
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- 25 Required coverage up to $25,000 for one individual injured in an accident
- 50 Required coverage up to $50,000 for all persons injured in an accident
- 10 Required coverage up to $10,000 for property damage in an accident
- Insurer Verification of Insurance in Las Cruces [2]
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- Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
- Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.
Las Cruces Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Las Cruces, NM.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Las Cruces [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Las Cruces
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- Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Las Cruces, NM
Motorcycle License Regulations in Las Cruces, NM [3]
Detailed information about Las Cruces laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Las Cruces
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- First-time applicants for a motorcycle license or an endorsement on their New Mexico driver's license may be required to complete a motorcycle driver education program as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the bureau.
- A restricted motorcycle license may be issued to any person 13 years of age or older who passes an examination prescribed by the MVD.
- A Class M license allows the holder to operate a 2- or 3-wheeled motorcycle.
Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Las Cruces, NM [3]
Various regulations and laws in Las Cruces regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Las Cruces
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- Persons under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet while riding on a motorcycle.
- Any person operating a motorcycle not having a fixed windshield of a type approved by regulation of the secretary shall wear an eye protective device which may be a faceshield attached to a safety helmet, goggles or safety eyeglasses.
- Passenger footrest required if carrying a passenger.
- The motorcycle must have a permanent and regular seat for each rider along with footrests and must be equipped with at least 1 headlamp on the front.
- No motorcycle shall be equipped in a manner such that it is incapable of turning a 90-degree angle within a circle having a radius of not more than 14 feet.
Rider & Driver Facts in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Las Cruces [3]
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- Crashes are required to be immediately reported in cases of death or injury.
- Crashes are required to be immediately reported when property damage exceeds $500.
Las Cruces Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Las Cruces [2]
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- Rural interstates: 75 mph
- Urban interstates: 75 mph
- Other roads: 55 mph
- Consumption of Motor Fuel in NM [4]
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- New Mexico ranked 35th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.
Las Cruces Motorcycle Registrations
- Registered Riders in NM [5]
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- In 2012, New Mexico totaled 66,666 motorcycles registrations.
- This number ranks 37th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
- Note: NM ranked 37th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.
Additional information about New Mexico
About Las Cruces
The city of Las Cruces (New Mexico) has an approximate population of 97,618 and is located in Doña Ana County. [6]
Las Cruces, NM Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Las Cruces, or for additional resources related to Las Cruces Motorcycle Insurance, visit the New Mexico Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
In some states with harsh winters, riders can opt for insurance coverage that is suspended during winter.
1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)
2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or New Mexico DOT
4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation
5. ^ Federal Highway Administration
6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)
