N.M. Admin. Code § 18.20.11.18

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 18.20.11.18 - INSTALLATION OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES

A. An installer shall:

(1) not install an ignition interlock on a vehicle unless the sentenced driver is at the service center.

(2) ensure that no driver or other unauthorized person witnesses the installation or removal of an ignition interlock device.

(3) inspect all vehicles prior to installation to determine that mechanical and electrical parts of the vehicle affected by an ignition interlock device are in acceptable condition and not install a device unless and until the vehicle is in acceptable condition.

(4) follow a manufacturer's written instructions for the installation, servicing and removal of its ignition interlock devices.

(5) install the following physical anti-tampering measures:

(a) solder (hard wire) all connections between an ignition interlock device and a vehicle.

(b) place all connections between a device and a vehicle under the dash or in an inconspicuous area of the vehicle.

(c) cover with a unique and easily identifiable seal, epoxy, resin, wire, sheathing, or tape:

(i) any portion of an ignition interlock device that can be disconnected;

(ii) all wires used to install the device that are not inside a secured enclosure;

(iii) all exposed electrical connections.

(d) mark points likely to be accessed when attempting to tamper with the device, such as battery post terminals, wire to starter solenoid, wire to ignition, dash screws, etc.) with a special mark, seal, paint, epoxy, resin, or other material unless the device is capable of recording such attempts to tamper with it.

B. A service center operator or service technician shall calibrate each device at a calibration set point of 0.05 using the known concentration of an approved reference sample before the device is installed in a vehicle.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.20.11.18

18.20.11.18 NMAC - Rp, 18 NMAC 20.11.10, 1-1-03