A towing service may disconnect or remove the driveline from a motor vehicle to be towed when:

1. A. it is necessary to prevent mechanical damage to the motor vehicle; or
2. B. the motor vehicle's front end is so damaged, or for some other reason, it cannot be towed by lifting the rear end.

[18.3.12.17 NMAC - Rp, 18.3.12.17 NMAC, 3/14/2017; Rp, 18.3.12.17 NMAC, 7/1/2024]