Section 65-3-9 - Commercial motor vehicles; equipment; regulations.

NM Stat § 65-3-9 (2019) (N/A)
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The director shall adopt regulations not inconsistent with or more stringent than applicable federal safety standards concerning the following parts and accessories necessary for the safe operation of a commercial motor carrier:

A. lighting devices, reflectors and electrical equipment;

B. brake systems and performance;

C. glazing and window obstructions;

D. fuel systems;

E. coupling devices and towing methods;

F. tires and wheels;

G. heaters;

H. exhaust systems;

I. frames and body components;

J. suspension systems;

K. steering systems;

L. cargo securement;

M. emergency safety equipment; and

N. any other miscellaneous parts and accessories he deems necessary.

History: 1978 Comp., § 65-3-9, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 201, § 9.