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NM SB207
Bill
AI Summary
- Recovery and repair vehicles (tow trucks) would be permitted to display flashing red lights when stationary on a highway and actively engaged in removing a disabled vehicle
- Current law prohibits recovery vehicles from using red flashing lights; this bill removes that restriction by deleting "except red" from the statute
- Flashing lights of any color still cannot be used by recovery vehicles while traveling to or from a disabled vehicle location, or while towing
- Front-facing flashing red lights remain restricted to fire department vehicles, law enforcement, ambulances, and school buses
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Flashing Red Lights On Recovery & Repair Cars
Last Action
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/STBTC
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Committees2/2/2026
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