New Mexico License Points Lookup
Enter your point total to see where it sits against New Mexico's levels, how long points count, and whether a course can help, from New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division and New Mexico law. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026.
Use the total from your official driving record if you have it.
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Point values from the state schedule. Tick each conviction.
Uses a point system
New Mexico
The MVD assesses points after a conviction for a scheduled traffic violation, and points are expunged automatically at the end of the twelfth month after the month of the violation.
18.19.5.51 NMAC (point system, assessment and expunging of points)
Other consequences
To get a license back after a 12-point suspension, the driver must complete an approved driver improvement course within the 90 days before applying and pass the written and vision exams.
How long points count
Points are expunged automatically at the end of the twelfth month after the month in which the violation occurred.
Check your official record
New Mexico MVD Online Driver History Record System
Shows the past 3 years of driving history; $6.63 non-certified, $9.99 certified (fees as stated on the MVD page).
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How New Mexico license points work
The MVD assesses points after a conviction for a scheduled traffic violation, and points are expunged automatically at the end of the twelfth month after the month of the violation. (18.19.5.51 NMAC (point system, assessment and expunging of points))
The rule is set in 18.19.5.50 to 18.19.5.57 NMAC (point system rules under Section 66-5-30 NMSA 1978).
New Mexico point levels
- 6 points: the MVD may send a warning that the license could be suspended (18.19.5.53 NMAC (warning at 6 points))
- 7 points within 1 year: 7 to 10 points for violations within one year: if a municipal or magistrate judge recommends it, the license is suspended for up to three months (18.19.5.54 NMAC (suspension at 7 to 10 points))
- 12 points within 1 year: license suspended for 12 months (18.19.5.55 NMAC (suspension at 12 points))
Points for common violations in New Mexico
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding 6-15 mph over in a 15, 30 or 75 mph zone (other zones: only at 76 mph or more) | 3 |
| Speeding 16-25 mph over in a 15, 30 or 75 mph zone (other zones: only at 76 mph or more) | 5 |
| Speeding 26 or more mph over in a 15, 30 or 75 mph zone (other zones: only at 76 mph or more) | 8 |
| Passing a school bus loading or unloading passengers | 6 |
| Reckless driving | 6 |
| Racing on a public road | 6 |
| Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle | 4 |
| Careless driving | 3 |
| Following too closely | 3 |
| Failing to use a seatbelt properly | 2 |
The full schedule is in 18.19.5.52 NMAC (schedule of points for violations).
How long points count in New Mexico
Points are expunged automatically at the end of the twelfth month after the month in which the violation occurred. (18.19.5.51 NMAC)
Tickets from another state
A traffic conviction from another state, a US territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian province counts if New Mexico would assess points for the same violation. (18.19.5.50 NMAC (definitions))
Other consequences
- To get a license back after a 12-point suspension, the driver must complete an approved driver improvement course within the 90 days before applying and pass the written and vision exams. (18.19.5.57 NMAC (reinstatement conditions))
What this page does not do
- It does not read your driving record. Only New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division can confirm your current total.
- It does not predict a suspension: levels count only convictions inside each window, and the agency decides.
- It does not cover commercial (CDL) disqualifications or DUI suspensions, which follow separate rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points before your license is suspended or revoked in New Mexico?
New Mexico's first level for an adult license is 7 points within 1 year: 7 to 10 points for violations within one year: if a municipal or magistrate judge recommends it, the license is suspended for up to three months.
How long do points stay on your license in New Mexico?
Points are expunged automatically at the end of the twelfth month after the month in which the violation occurred.
How do I check my driving record in New Mexico?
Request it from New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division: New Mexico MVD Online Driver History Record System. Shows the past 3 years of driving history; $6.63 non-certified, $9.99 certified (fees as stated on the MVD page).
Sources
- 18.19.5.50 to 18.19.5.57 NMAC (point system rules under Section 66-5-30 NMSA 1978)
- New Mexico MVD Online Driver History Record System
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
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