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New Mexico Idle Reduction Laws and Incentives


State Laws and Regulations

Idle Reduction Weight Exemption

Any vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology may exceed the state's gross and axle weight limits by up to 400 pounds to compensate for the additional weight of the added idle reduction technology. (Reference New Mexico Statutes 66-7-410)