N.M. Admin. Code § 18.19.8.96

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

Section 18.19.8.96 - CESSATION OF ESCORT SERVICES

A. When an escort operation is completed, the escort driver shall turn off all exterior escort equipment lights, remove or cover the oversize load sign and remove the amber lights and flags. Failure to comply with this requirement shall render the escort vehicle certification void, and the escort vehicle driver shall immediately surrender the escort vehicle certification to a police officer or authorized DPS or DOT personnel upon request.

B. If an escort driver determines that the escorted oversize vehicle driver is not, or will not, comply with a provision of the special permit or is otherwise operating in a manner that creates a hazardous or dangerous situation, the escort driver shall notify the oversize vehicle or load driver of the escort driver's intent to cease providing escort services.

C. If, for any reason, an escort vehicle driver ceases to provide escort services before the move is completed:

(1) movement of the escorted vehicle shall stop;

(2) the escort driver shall immediately notify the DPS or DOT; and

(3) the special permit is rendered void.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.19.8.96

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