N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.4.13

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

Section 18.3.4.13 - IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT

A.Issuance: The department shall assign a operating authority number to each motor carrier service when it issues an operating authority. Any operating authority number issued shall be displayed as required by this rule.

B.Display: The letters and numbers must be not less than one-half inch (1/2") wide and not less than two and one-half inches (2 1/2") high. The operating authority number will be displayed in the following manner: "NM 123".

(1)Placement on limousines: The NM operating authority number must be distinctly displayed on the front and rear bumpers of each limousine operated in New Mexico.

(2)Placement on all other motor vehicles: The name or d/b/a name of the motor carrier or commuter service and the NM operating authority number must be distinctly displayed and permanently affixed to the right and left doors, or sides of the power unit, of each motor vehicle operated in New Mexico, except that for motor vehicles leased or rented for authorized operations the required display need not be permanently affixed.

C.Exceptions:

(1) Interstate motor carriers that display a federal operating authority number are not required to display the NM operating authority number.

(2) Intrastate motor carriers that display a New Mexico safety identification number issued by the MVD are not required to display the NM operating authority number.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.4.13

18.3.4.13 NMAC - Rp, 18.3.5.8 NMAC, 1-1-05, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 03 February 13, 2015, eff. 2/13/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024