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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 65. Motor Carriers § 65-3-12. Repair and maintenance

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The director shall adopt rules and regulations concerning the systematic inspection, repair and maintenance of all commercial motor carrier vehicles. The regulations shall not be inconsistent with or more stringent than applicable federal safety standards.

A. The regulations shall provide for:

(1) proper lubrication and absence of oil and grease leaks;

(2) inspection of motor vehicles in operation by certified inspectors of the division at ports of entry, at suitable locations along the highway and at a carrier's place of business;

(3) driver's vehicle inspection reports;

(4) periodic vehicle inspection by the motor carrier, by a certified inspector of the division or by another inspector authorized by the director;

(5) inspector qualifications;

(6) minimum periodic inspection standards; and

(7) record-keeping associated with these requirements.

B. These regulations shall authorize a vehicle to be placed out-of-service because of mechanical or operational dysfunction causing a vehicle to be unsafe. The out-of-service condition shall preclude the use of the vehicle until the condition for placing the vehicle out-of-service is remedied.

C. Motor carriers shall make safety-related records available to division enforcement personnel upon request.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 65. Motor Carriers § 65-3-12. Repair and maintenance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-65-motor-carriers/nm-st-sect-65-3-12/

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