Vehicle Insurance and Financial Responsibility Flashcards

What is the minimum liability insurance required for a vehicle registered in New Mexico?

Answer: $25,000/$50,000/$10,000

New Mexico requires minimum liability coverage of $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $10,000 for property damage.

What is the purpose of uninsured motorist coverage in New Mexico?

Answer: It pays for your damages when the at-fault driver has no insurance

Uninsured motorist coverage protects you when the driver who caused the accident carries no liability insurance by paying your resulting damages.

What may happen to your New Mexico driver's license if you are caught driving without insurance?

Answer: Your license and registration may be suspended

Driving without the required minimum insurance in New Mexico can result in suspension of both your driver's license and vehicle registration.

What is New Mexico's Financial Responsibility Law designed to ensure?

Answer: That drivers can pay for damages they cause in accidents

New Mexico's Financial Responsibility Law requires all drivers to be able to pay for damages resulting from accidents they cause, typically through auto insurance.

In New Mexico, what document may law enforcement request to verify your insurance at a traffic stop?

Answer: Proof of insurance card or electronic proof on a mobile device

New Mexico law allows officers to request proof of insurance, which can be shown as a physical card or as an electronic document on a smartphone.

What does collision coverage pay for in a New Mexico auto insurance policy?

Answer: Damage to your own vehicle when you collide with another object

Collision coverage pays for damage to your own vehicle resulting from a collision with another vehicle or object, regardless of who is at fault.