New Mexico Statutes Chapter 57. Trade Practices and Regulations § 57-18-15. Scale used; capacity; platform size; one-draft weighing

A weighmaster shall not use any scale to weigh a load which exceeds the nominal or rated capacity of the scale. All persons shall be off the vehicle and clear of the scale platform when a weighmaster is weighing the vehicle, except that the driver may remain on the vehicle if so noted on the weight certificate.