 Motor
Transportation Police Division
The Motor Transportation Police Division (MTPD) of the Department of Public
Safety (DPS) is the designated lead agency for motor carrier safety and
size and weight enforcement in New Mexico. In addition to enforcing commercial
motor vehicle laws and regulations, MTPD is the first line of defense
in New Mexico against threats to homeland security from individuals utilizing
commercial motor vehicles as a means of terrorism.
Our Mission Statement
"To ensure the safe and legal operation of commercial
motor vehicles."
This mission is accomplished by enforcing the State Criminal Code, Motor
Transportation Act, Motor Vehicle Code and federal/state commercial motor
vehicle safety regulations as adopted by the New Mexico Administrative
Code. The division also conducts enhanced radiological inspections on
all Waste Isolation Pilot Project (WIPP) shipments originating or entering
the state, as well as, route control of hazardous material shipments.
The division performs a wide range of Regulatory and Enforcement activities
statewide.
These include:
- Safety Inspections:
- Commercial Motor Vehicles and Drivers
- Hazardous Materials Inspections
- Traffic Enforcement
- Accident Investigations
- Compliance Reviews (safety audits) of Motor Carriers
- Training of MTPD & Motor Carrier Personnel
- Drug Interdiction
- Undercover Operations and Permit & Tax Compliance
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Colonel Forrest W. Smith |
Lt. Colonel Mark Rowley |
Seven Division
Field Districts and headquarters.
Current staffing:
- 147 commissioned police officers
- 106 civilian personnel for a combined total of 255 FTEs
Operates 14 Ports-Of-Entry located
through out the state and has 3 additional locations that are operated
on a temporary basis. Of the 14 Ports-of-Entry, five (5) are operated
on a 24 hour / 7 day a week basis.
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