MOTOR VEHICLE & BOAT VIOLATION PENALTIES

SB 265 increases penalty assessments for numerous motor vehicle and boat code violations in New Mexico. It raises fines for offenses like speeding (e.g., increasing penalties for 31-35 mph over the limit from $125-$200 to $150-$225), failure to wear seat belts, improper lane changes, and pedestrian violations. The bill directly affects drivers and boat operators convicted of these misdemeanor violations by imposing higher financial penalties. Key provisions amend sections of the Motor Vehicle Code to establish updated penalty schedules, with most common violations seeing increases from $25-$100 to $50-$125.