N.M. Admin. Code § 18.19.3.14 - TEMPORARY OPERATION STICKER - USE OF STICKER TO DEFACE REGISTRATION PLATE
A. The temporary
operation sticker provided for in Section
66-5-205.1 NMSA 1978 shall be
approximately 4 inches in height by 12 inches in width. The sticker shall
consist of two sections separated by perforations.
(1) The first section shall be approximately
4 inches in height and 8 inches in width; this section shall be affixed to the
registration plate or the vehicle in accordance with
18.19.3.14 NMAC. This section
shall be backed with a self-destruct adhesive material, such as the backing of
"evidence tape". The background color shall be any highly luminous color, such
as "day-glo" pink or orange; the lettering shall be black. Upon the face of the
sticker, in letters at least one-half inch high, shall be printed the words:
"uninsured vehicle". Information with respect to the purpose and usage of the
sticker and other related material may also be printed. A space shall be
provided for the law enforcement officer to write the expiration date of the
temporary operation sticker.
(2)
The second section shall be approximately four inches in height and 4 inches in
width; this section shall be mailed or delivered to the division. Upon this
section shall be printed the words "uninsured vehicle" in an appropriate size.
Space shall be provided for the law enforcement officer to write the
registration plate number of the vehicle and the expiration date of the
temporary operation sticker.
B. If the registration plate is removed from
the vehicle, the first section of the temporary operation sticker shall be
placed on the motor vehicle in such a manner that the face of the sticker is
properly oriented and clearly visible from a position directly behind the rear
of the vehicle.
C. If the
registration plate is not removed but is to be defaced, the registration plate
will be considered defaced by application of the first section of the sticker
to the face side of the registration plate in such a manner that the entire
first section of the sticker is displayed on the registration plate.
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