Santa Fe Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Santa Fe

• Minimum Liability Limits in Santa Fe, NM: 25/50/10 ^[2]
• • 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 Santa Fe ^[2]
• • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
  • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.

Santa Fe Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Santa Fe, NM.

• Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Santa Fe ^[2]
• • Bodily injury liability coverage
  • Property damage liability coverage

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Santa Fe

• • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. ^[3]

Motorcycle License Regulations in Santa Fe, NM ^[3]

Detailed information about Santa Fe laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.

• Motorcycle License Laws in Santa Fe
• • 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 Santa Fe, NM ^[3]

Various regulations and laws in Santa Fe regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.

• Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Santa Fe
• • 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.