Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A.
Every motor vehicle, as defined in 20.11.101.7 NMAC, shall be inspected
biennially when the owner is so notified or otherwise informed by MVD. The MVD
will distribute notices or other appropriate information to owners of vehicles
applying for re-registration in accordance with the written agreement made
between the MVD and the Program Manager. Vehicles shall also be inspected upon
sale and when titles are transferred. Any person who believes he/she has a
vehicle for which he/she has been erroneously notified of inspection may
petition the Program Manager to correct such error.
B. Vehicles Unavailable for Inspection:
(1) Motor vehicles which are unavailable for
inspection, and primarily operated in an area that does not have an I/M
Program, may be granted an extension of inspection, if authorized by the
Program Manager. Persons seeking an extension may petition the Program Manager
by submitting a signed affidavit justifying the special need and by providing
other necessary documentation as required by the Program Manager.
(2) Motor vehicles which are registered in
Bernalillo County but are primarily operated in another I/M Program shall be
tested, either in the area of primary operation or in Bernalillo county. If
tested in another I/M Program area, the Program Manager will issue a compliance
certificate upon presentation of a passing I/M test from the other
program.
C. Federal,
State and Local Government Vehicles:
(1) Each
motor vehicle operated in Bernalillo County which is owned or leased by the
United States Government, the State of New Mexico or any New Mexico political
subdivision shall be inspected biennially.
(2) The responsible government authority
shall perform emissions inspections according to a schedule approved by the
Program Manager. A schedule shall only be approved if the Program Manager
determines that it is consistent with the scope and goals of 20.11.101
NMAC.
(3) Persons who are
responsible for government fleet vehicles or motor pools shall periodically,
but not less than annually, update the vehicle inventory and forward the
resulting inspection plan with inventory to the Program Manager.
