An off-highway motor vehicle that is in compliance with the following requirements may be operated on any street or highway owned and controlled by the city when:
(A) The vehicle has one or more headlights and one or more taillights that comply with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act, §§ 66-3-1001 through 66-3-1021, NMSA 1978;
(B) The vehicle has brakes, mirrors and mufflers;
(C) The operator has a valid driver's license, instruction permit or provisional license and an off-highway motor vehicle safety permit;
(D) The operator is insured in compliance with the provisions of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act, §§ 66-5-201 through 66-5-248, NMSA 1978;
(E) The vehicle is currently registered in this state or another state pursuant to the provisions of NMSA 1978, § 66-3-1004; and
(F) The operator of the vehicle is wearing eye protection. If the operator is under 18 years of age, the operator is wearing a safety helmet that complies with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act.
(Ord. 163, passed 7-20-2016; Am. Ord. 195, passed 5-19-2021)