NRS62C.070. Citation for traffic offense.  


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  •       1.  If a child is stopped by a peace officer for a violation of any traffic law or ordinance which is punishable as a misdemeanor, the peace officer may prepare and issue a traffic citation pursuant to the same criteria as would apply to an adult violator.

          2.  If a child who is issued a traffic citation executes a written promise to appear in court by signing the citation, the officer:

          (a) Shall deliver a copy of the citation to the child; and

          (b) Shall not take the child into physical custody for the violation.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 1057)