N.M. Admin. Code § 18.19.8.95

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

Section 18.19.8.95 - COLLISIONS

A. In case of a collision involving an oversize or escort vehicle, or involving other vehicles when the collision impedes or prohibits the continued movement of the oversize vehicle, the escort vehicle driver shall:

(1) pull completely off the roadway, if possible;

(2) turn on the amber lights and vehicle emergency flashers;

(3) warn approaching traffic of the accident;

(4) obtain assistance as soon as possible by contacting police or other emergency services and by requesting the next person who stops to contact emergency services;

(5) turn off the ignition of wrecked vehicles to reduce fire hazard and keep smokers away from area;

(6) not move injured persons unless they are in immediate danger such as in a burning vehicle;

(7) search the area for victims thrown from vehicles; and

(8) when emergency or other trained personnel arrive, provide a brief summary of the incident and provide assistance as requested.

B. A driver of an escort vehicle shall not leave the scene of a collision until authorized to do so by law enforcement personnel.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.19.8.95

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 03, February 12, 2016, eff. 2/12/2016