A. Prior to testing or operating a fully autonomous motor vehicle, and in addition to the law enforcement interaction protocol, the vehicle owner shall supply the New Mexico department of transportation with the following:
- (1) owner and business name;
- (2) mailing address;
- (3) physical address;
(4) contact information including;
- (a) business telephone number;
- (b) business fax number;
- (c) email address;
- (5) business type (sole proprietorship, partnership, LLP, LLC, corporation);
- (6) state where incorporated;
- (7) business principal;
(8) upon request, make a list of authorized agents and drivers (if applicable);
- (a) driver’s credentials (CDL if applicable);
- (b) vehicles being tested including:
- (c) year;
- (d) make;
- (e) model;
- (f) vehicle identification number (VIN).
- (9) level of automation being tested.
(10) operational design domain being test including:
- (a) roadway classifications.
- (i) freeway;
- (ii) highway;
- (iii) arterials;
- (iv) streets;
- (v) unimproved;
- (vi) urban;
- (vii) rural;
(viii) other - not included above.
- (b) environmental limitations:
- (i) snow;
- (ii) ice;
- (iii) limited visibility;
- (iv) night driving;
(v) other - not included above.
- (c) speeds;
- (d) geo-fencing.
- (11) description of the minimal risk condition for system failure.
- (12) location or areas testing will occur.
- (13) dates and frequency of testing.
- (14) level of autonomous being tested.
(15) demonstration of having an instrument of insurance, surety bond, or proof of self
insurance in an amount of at least $5 million.
- (16) proof of registration and licensing for each autonomous motor vehicle being tested and operated.
- B. The vehicle owner shall supply the New Mexico department of transportation with the forementioned information biennially or when changes occur with the information previously provided, whichever occurs first.
[18.24.1.12 NMAC - N, 04/19/2022]