1. 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. (1) pull completely off the roadway, if possible;
   2. (2) turn on the amber lights and vehicle emergency flashers;
   3. (3) warn approaching traffic of the accident;
   4. (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. (5) turn off the ignition of wrecked vehicles to reduce fire hazard and keep smokers away from area;
   6. (6) not move injured persons unless they are in immediate danger such as in a burning vehicle;
   7. (7) search the area for victims thrown from vehicles; and
   8. (8) when emergency or other trained personnel arrive, provide a brief summary of the incident and provide assistance as requested.
2. B. A driver of an escort vehicle shall not leave the scene of a collision until authorized to do so by law enforcement personnel.

[18.19.8.95 NMAC - Rp, 18.19.8.106 NMAC, 2/12/2016]