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New Mexico DUI / DWI Limits (2026)

Info: In New Mexico the adult DWI limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, with an aggravated offense at 0.16%, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.

InfoVerified Jun 29, 2026
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In New Mexico the adult DWI limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, with an aggravated offense at 0.16%, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.

Official source: rld.nm.gov →

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