2006 New Mexico Statutes - 66-5-11 — Application of minors.

66-5-11. Application of minors.

A.     The application of any person under the age of eighteen years for an instruction permit, provisional license or driver's license shall be signed and verified by the father, mother or guardian or, in the event there is no parent or guardian, by another responsible adult who is willing to assume the obligation imposed under this article upon a person signing the application of a minor.   

B.     Any negligence or willful misconduct of a minor under the age of eighteen years when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway shall be imputed to the person who has signed the application of the minor for a permit or license, which person shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages caused by the negligence or willful misconduct except as otherwise provided in Subsection C of this section.   

C.     In the event a minor deposits or there is deposited upon his behalf proof of financial responsibility in respect to the operation of a motor vehicle owned by him or, if not the owner of a motor vehicle, with respect to the operation of any motor vehicle, in form and in amounts as required under the motor vehicle financial responsibility laws of this state, the division may accept the application of the minor when signed by one parent or the guardian of the minor, and, while such proof is maintained, the parent or guardian is not subject to the liability imposed under Subsection B of this section.