OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TIRES & SIZES

SB 96 amends New Mexico's definition of "recreational off-highway vehicle" to increase its maximum unladen dry weight limit from 1,750 pounds to 3,500 pounds. This change directly affects manufacturers, dealers, and recreational users of larger off-highway vehicles that previously exceeded the lower weight threshold. The bill updates the weight specification in Section 66-3-1001.1(E)(4)(d) while maintaining other requirements like maximum width (80 inches), non-straddle seating, and the new requirement for a 17-character vehicle identification number. The amendment clarifies the legal definition for regulatory compliance but does not create new operational rules or fees.