NM · Split BI/PD limits
New Mexico minimum auto liability
Last verified · educational only—confirm with DOI
Direct answer
25/50/10
Notation is educational (often BI per person / BI per accident / PD, or a PIP package summary). Exact wording and required extras vary—confirm before you buy.
What this means
New Mexico commonly cites 25/50/10 minimum liability. Confirm current law; low PD floors may not match modern vehicle values.
Minimum ≠ enough
State minimums set a legal floor. Serious injuries and modern vehicle values often exceed those floors. Use our liability waterfall and auto coverage planner to think through limits educationally, and read why state minimums often aren’t enough.
Verify with the source
Cross-check current requirements with the official regulator: New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance. PolicyPlain does not publish bindable legal advice.
Primary state source: New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance. Also see NAIC consumer resources and Insurance Information Institute.
FAQ
What is the commonly cited minimum auto liability in New Mexico?
New Mexico is commonly described with educational notation 25/50/10. Exact statutory wording and required extras change—confirm on the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance site before you buy.
Are state minimums enough coverage?
Usually not for serious injuries or modern vehicle values. State minimums set a legal floor. Serious losses often exceed that floor—higher liability limits and umbrella readiness are separate educational conversations.
How do I verify New Mexico requirements?
Use the official regulator: New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (https://www.osi.state.nm.us/). PolicyPlain pages are educational orientation only—not legal advice or a bindable quote.
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