Committee backs bill to add vulnerable‑road‑user training to driver’s ed courses

Feb 9, 2026

The committee gave a do‑pass recommendation to SB 73, which would require driver education programs to include instruction on vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists, other non‑motorists); supporters cited New Mexico’s high pedestrian fatality rates and survivor testimony.

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Senate Bill 73, which would require driver education programs to include instruction on vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists and other non‑vehicle road users), received broad stakeholder support and a committee do‑pass recommendation.

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