A. A person whose driving privilege or driver’s license has been revoked or denied or who has not met the ignition interlock license requirement as a condition of reinstatement pursuant to Section 66-5-33.1 N.M. Stat. Ann. may apply for an ignition interlock license from the division.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 66-5-503

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

B. An applicant for an ignition interlock license shall:

(1)     provide proof of installation of the ignition interlock device by a traffic safety bureau-approved ignition interlock installer on any vehicle the applicant drives; and

(2)     sign an affidavit acknowledging that:

(a) operation by the applicant of any vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device is subject to penalties for driving with a revoked license;

(b) tampering or interfering with the proper and intended operation of an ignition interlock device may subject the applicant to penalties for driving with a license that was revoked for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a violation of the Implied Consent Act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 66-8-105 to 66-8-112; and

(c) the applicant shall maintain the ignition interlock device and keep up-to- date records in the motor vehicle showing required service and calibrations and be able to provide the records upon request.

C. A person who has been convicted of homicide by vehicle or great bodily harm by vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, as provided in section 66-8-101 N.M. Stat. Ann., shall not be issued an ignition interlock license unless the person has completed serving the sentence for that crime, including any period of probation and parole.