New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 7 - TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 18.7.1.8 - VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. A transportation network company shall cause every motor vehicle to be inspected prior to initial service and once each calendar year thereafter.
B. Inspections must be performed by a mechanic certified by the national institute for automotive service excellence (ASE) or qualified pursuant to the requirements of 49 CFR 396.19. Brake inspections must be performed by a mechanic qualified pursuant to the requirements of 49 CFR 396.25.
C. Vehicle inspections must include, without limitation, an inspection of the foot and emergency brakes, steering, windshield, rear window, other glass, windshield wipers, headlights, taillights, turn indicator lights, braking lights, front seat adjustment mechanisms, doors, horn, speedometer, bumpers, muffler, exhaust, tires, rear view mirrors and safety belts of the vehicle which ensures the proper functioning of each component or an inspection complying with the requirements of 49 CFR 396.17 or 49 CFR 396.23.
D. Records of all inspections performed pursuant to section shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR 396.21 and the Act.
