Car permit · Alcohol and drugs
How long, at a minimum, does New Mexico take away the driving privilege of someone convicted of DUI for the first time?
Correct answer: 1 year.
Answer options
- A1 year Correct
- B3 months
- C6 months
Why
A first DUI conviction costs a New Mexico driver the license for a full year, and an ignition interlock is required for a year as well. Separately, the MVD can revoke the license administratively, before any trial, when a driver fails or refuses a chemical test.
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