N.M. Admin. Code § 18.7.1.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 18.7.1.8 - VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

A. A transportation network company shall cause every motor vehicle to be inspected prior to initial service and once each calendar year thereafter.

B. Inspections must be performed by a mechanic certified by the national institute for automotive service excellence (ASE) or qualified pursuant to the requirements of 49 CFR 396.19. Brake inspections must be performed by a mechanic qualified pursuant to the requirements of 49 CFR 396.25.

C. Vehicle inspections must include, without limitation, an inspection of the foot and emergency brakes, steering, windshield, rear window, other glass, windshield wipers, headlights, taillights, turn indicator lights, braking lights, front seat adjustment mechanisms, doors, horn, speedometer, bumpers, muffler, exhaust, tires, rear view mirrors and safety belts of the vehicle which ensures the proper functioning of each component or an inspection complying with the requirements of 49 CFR 396.17 or 49 CFR 396.23.

D. Records of all inspections performed pursuant to section shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR 396.21 and the Act.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.7.1.8

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 11, June 15, 2016, eff. 5/20/2016, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 15, August, 2016, eff. 8/15/2016, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024