N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.12.18

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

Section 18.3.12.18 - SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A.Unsafe conditions: A towing service is not obligated to transport shipments when, in the service's judgment, weather or road conditions make it impracticable or unsafe to operate.

B.Passengers prohibited: No person, other than an employee of the towing service, shall ride in a disabled motor vehicle while it is being transported.

C.Chains or cable across highway: A towing service shall not stretch or place any motor vehicles, cables or chains across any highway unless and until flagmen are placed a minimum distance of 300 feet from the obstruction in each direction along the highway to stop or warn approaching traffic. A towing service shall equip flagmen with red flags during daylight hours and electric lanterns with red lights during hours of darkness.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.12.18

18.3.12.18 NMAC - Rp, SCC Rule 267.12, 12-30-02, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 03 February 13, 2015, eff. 2/13/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 05, March 14, 2017, eff. 3/14/2017, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024