New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 7 - TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 18.7.1.8 - TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. A transportation network company shall cause to be inspected, by a mechanic certified by the national institute for automotive service excellence (ASE) or qualified pursuant to the requirements of 49 CFR 396.19 of the code of federal regulations, every motor vehicle used by a driver to provide prearranged rides before allowing the driver to use the motor vehicle to provide prearranged rides and not less than once each year thereafter, as set forth in Subsection C of Section 65-7-13 NMSA 1978.
B. The inspection required by Subsection A of 18.7.1.8 NMAC 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, as well a brake inspection performed by an inspector qualified pursuant to the requirements of 49 CFR 396.25 of the code of federal regulations.
C. Records of all inspections performed pursuant to section shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of Title 49, Section 396.21 of the code of federal regulations and the act.
