- The sunrise-to-sunset rule applies in the state of New Mexico.
- Sunday travel is prohibited, and holiday restrictions apply (if overweight interstate travels only with a pilot car). For example, if the holiday is on a Friday, you can only travel until sunset on Thursday. If the holiday is on a Saturday, you can not travel past Friday at sunset. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, you can’t resume travel until Tuesday.
- In addition, travel is not permitted on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, and Thanksgiving Day.
NOTE: You cannot travel in Albuquerque, Espanol, and Santa Fe between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., as the high traffic density is the worst during these hours.