N.M. Admin. Code § 18.19.8.90

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 18.19.8.90 - ESCORT VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

A. A driver of an escort vehicle shall be at least eighteen years of age and licensed in accordance with the licensing requirements for escort vehicle drivers in the jurisdiction where the driver resides.

B. At all times during a move, an escort vehicle driver shall carry a current driver's license, the escort vehicle certification issued by the DOT or the DPS, an escort vehicle map and any document required by the public regulation commission.

C. Escort vehicle drivers do not have police powers and shall not issue citations, attempt arrest or operate the escort vehicle as an emergency vehicle.

D. While performing escort vehicle services, an escort driver shall not:

(1) wear a uniform of a color or design similar to uniforms worn by law enforcement officers; or

(2) display any badge, shield or emblem of a type similar to police badges or emblems.

E. A person employed by the DPS shall not act as a driver of a private escort vehicle.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.19.8.90

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 03, February 12, 2016, eff. 2/12/2016, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10, May 24, 2022, eff. 6/1/2022