N.M. Admin. Code § 1.5.3.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 1.5.3.12 - AUTHORIZED DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS

A.Authorized drivers. The director or designee may authorize a state employee who possesses a current valid New Mexico drivers' license or approved out-of-state license, and who has completed a TSD approved NSC defensive driving course and orientation prescribed by the division to operate a state motor vehicle. The state employee must have the appropriate class of driver's license to drive any state vehicle that is not a passenger vehicle. Upon request each agency must provide a list of all authorized drivers.

B.Authorized passengers. Only authorized passengers may occupy a state vehicle. A person who is not a state employee must obtain written authorization from the director or designee before occupying a state vehicle. Failure to comply may result in suspension of driving privileges.

C.Suspension or revocation of authorized drivers' privileges. The director or designee may suspend or revoke the authorized driver privileges of any state employee who permits a person who is not an authorized driver to operate a state vehicle or who transports, or permits the transportation of a person who is not an authorized passenger. In addition, such state employee may be held personally liable to the extent permitted by law for any liability for personal injury, death or property damage arising out of the unauthorized use or occupancy of the state vehicle.

D.Reinstatement of driving privileges. An authorized driver whose state driving privileges have been suspended or revoked must complete a NSC/DDC six (6)-hour class instructed by a TSD approved instructor before receiving a written driver privilege reinstatement authorization from the director or his designee.

E.Exceptions. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use or occupancy of a state vehicle:

(1) to render emergency aid or assistance to any person; or

(2) by private sector automobile mechanics or maintenance and repair personnel performing required maintenance or repairs.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.5.3.12

1.5.3.12 NMAC - Rp, 1.5.3.12 NMAC, 1-15-13

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 14, July 30, 2015, eff. 7/30/2015