N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.4.11 - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE ONLY TO CDL DRIVERS
A.
Commercial drivers' licenses: This rule adopts by reference the New Mexico commercial driver's license act, Sections 66-5-52 through 66-5-72 NMSA 1978.
B.
Qualifications of drivers and longer combination vehicle (LCV) driver instructors: This rule adopts by reference 49 CFR Part 391, with the following changes:
(1) Section 391.11(b)(1) is amended to add: "or is 18 years old and drives only in intrastate commerce motor vehicles that are not required to be placarded for hazardous materials;"
(2) Section 391.15 is not adopted;
(3) Section 391.49(a) is amended to add: "or the director of MVD has granted a waiver to that person pursuant to 18.19.5.33 NMAC."
C.
Driving of commercial motor vehicles: This rule adopts by reference 49CFR Part 392 in its entirety.
D.
Parts and accessories necessary for safe operation: This rule adopts by reference 49 CFR Part 393 in its entirety.
E.
Inspection, repair and maintenance: This rule adopts by reference 49 CFR Part 396 in its entirety.
F.
Transportation of hazardous material; driving and parking rules: This rule adopts by reference 49 CFR Part 397 in its entirety.
Notes
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A. Commercial drivers' licenses: This rule adopts by reference the New Mexico commercial driver 's license act, Sections 66-5-52 through 66-5-72 NMSA 1978.
B. Qualifications of drivers and longer combination vehicle (LCV) driver instructors: This rule adopts by reference 49 CFR Part 391, with the following changes:
(1) Section 391.11(b)(1) is amended to add: "or is 18 years old and drives only in intrastate commerce motor vehicles that are not required to be placarded for hazardous materials;"
(2) Section 391.15 is not adopted;
(3) Section 391.49(a) is amended to add: "or the director of MVD has granted a waiver to that person pursuant to 18.19.5.33 NMAC."
C. Driving of commercial motor vehicles: This rule adopts by reference 49CFR Part 392 in its entirety.
D. Parts and accessories necessary for safe operation: This rule adopts by reference 49 CFR Part 393 in its entirety.
E. Inspection , repair and maintenance: This rule adopts by reference 49 CFR Part 396 in its entirety.
F. Transportation of hazardous material; driving and parking rules: This rule adopts by reference 49 CFR Part 397 in its entirety.