New Mexico drivers should be aware that eating and drinking while on the road can constitute a major distraction. A Lytx study from 2014 says that drivers are 3.6 times more likely to crash when eating or drinking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Drunk Driving
An overview of New Mexico DUI laws
If your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher, you cannot legally drive a vehicle in New Mexico. You could be subject to a variety of penalties for doing so such as jail time, a driver's license suspension and a fine. You may need to have an ignition interlock...
Breath test results questioned in several states
Police departments in New Mexico and around the country use sophisticated equipment to conduct breath tests in drunk driving cases, but the reliability of these machines became the subject of fierce debate when the New York Times published the results of a lengthy...
How alcohol can impair a driver
In New Mexico and throughout the United States, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) higher than .08%. However, even a single drink can impair a person's ability to drive a car or truck safely. Those who have a .02% BAC can expect to...
Do not dismiss a Day After DUI
You had a few beers watching the Lobos at The Pit, pounded shots with friends at a nearby bar, rode a taxi home and crawled into bed. Plenty of time to freshen up and safely punch in at the office in the morning, right? Guess again. The ticking clock of your...
What happens after a DUI arrest?
For many New Mexico motorists who are charged with driving under the influence, it might be the first time that they have faced criminal charges. People might not know what to expect when they are arrested for DUI offenses. When people are arrested, they will go...