N.M. Admin. Code § 18.20.11.22

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

Section 18.20.11.22 - REMOVAL OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES

A. An installer shall remove an ignition interlock device, permanently reconnect all severed wires and insulate them with heat shrink tubing or its equivalent, and otherwise return a vehicle to normal operating condition:

(1) for devices installed pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 66-8-102:

(a) upon expiration of the term specified in the judgment and sentence;

(b) one year from the date of installation if the judgment and sentence does not specify a term; or

(c) upon lawful order of the court.

(2) for devices installed pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 66-5-35:

(a) upon expiration of the limited license; or

(b) upon lawful order of the court.

B. A service center operator shall notify the appropriate authorities and may petition the sentencing court for authorization to remove an ignition interlock device if:

(1) the vehicle in which the device is installed is sold, stolen, damaged beyond repair, repossessed, permanently moved out of the service center operator's territory, or impounded and not to be returned to the owner;

(2) if the sentenced driver becomes disabled or dies; or

(3) the sentenced driver fails or refuses to pay fees for so long that the device will not function until it is serviced.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.20.11.22

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