New Mexico

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To get a learners permit you must
Have a minimum age of 151
Before getting an intermediate or restricted license you must
Have your permit for 6 months
Complete minimum supervised driving of 50 hours, 10 of which must be at night
Have a minimum age of 15, 6 months2
Restrictions during intermediate or restricted license stage
Nighttime restriction midnight-5 a.m.
Passenger limit (family members excepted unless otherwise noted) no more than 1 passenger younger than 21
Minimum age at which restrictions may be lifted
Nighttime restriction 12 months or until age 18, whichever occurs first (min. age: 16, 6 mos.)
Passenger restriction 12 months or until age 18, whichever occurs first (min. age: 16, 6 mos.)

1In New Mexico, permit applicants younger than 18 must be enrolled in driver education.

2In New Mexico, license applicants younger than 18 must have completed driver education.