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SB 207NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

New Mexico allows recovery and repair vehicles to use flashing red lights when removing disabled vehicles

Original title: FLASHING RED LIGHTS ON RECOVERY & REPAIR CARS

Last action · February 2, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/STBTCSponsor: Pete Campos

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 207 permits recovery and repair vehicles to display flashing red lights while standing on a highway to remove a disabled vehicle, effective July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Expands the types of authorized vehicle lighting permitted on public roadways for roadside assistance and towing operators.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

recovery and repair vehicle operators

Operators are newly permitted to use flashing red warning lights while actively removing disabled vehicles on highways.

Directly affected

motorists

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can tow truck operators use flashing red lights while driving to a breakdown scene?

No. The bill explicitly states that the use of flashing red lights is not permitted while s are going to or returning from the location of disabled vehicles, nor while engaged in towing.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

1 action

Feb 2, 2026SenateCommittee
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/STBTC

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Pete Campos

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Sources

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www.nmlegis.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 25)
Controversy5
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