2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 65-1-26 — Documents; required in each commercial motor carrier vehicle; detention of vehicles.

65-1-26. Documents; required in each commercial motor carrier vehicle; detention of vehicles.

A.     Every commercial motor carrier vehicle operated on any New Mexico public highway by a motor carrier required to be registered with the department shall have in it at all times:   

(1)     proof of payment of the trip tax; or   

(2)     both evidence of registration and a tax identification card issued by the department.   

B.     The driver of the vehicle must be able to display either proof of payment of the trip tax or both the evidence of registration and the tax identification card upon request by any law enforcement officer or any employee of the department.   

C.     Upon failure of the driver to display either proof of payment of the trip tax or evidence of registration, it shall be presumed that the vehicle is subject to registration under the laws of New Mexico unless it can be demonstrated that the vehicle is exempt from registration requirements of the Motor Vehicle Code [ 66-1-1 NMSA 1978]. A vehicle presumed subject to registration may be detained until registration, including payment of all required fees, is completed.   

D.     Upon failure of the driver to display either proof of payment of the trip tax or a tax identification card issued by the department, the trip tax shall be presumed due.  A vehicle presumed subject to the trip tax may be detained until the trip tax is paid.