Nevada Revised Statutes (Last Updated: December 24, 2014) |
TITLE43 PUBLIC SAFETY; VEHICLES; WATERCRAFT |
CHAPTER483. Drivers’ Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors |
MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS’ LICENSES (UNIFORM ACT) |
General Provisions |
NRS 483.010. Short title. |
NRS 483.015. Applicability. |
NRS 483.020. Definitions. |
NRS 483.030. “Administrator” defined. |
NRS 483.035. “Border state employee” defined. |
NRS 483.040. “Cancellation” and “cancelled” defined. |
NRS 483.063. “Driver” defined. |
NRS 483.064. “Driver authorization card” defined. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.065. “Driver’s license” defined. |
NRS 483.067. “Electric bicycle” defined. |
NRS 483.070. “Farm tractor” defined. |
NRS 483.075. “Foreign exchange student” defined. |
NRS 483.080. “Highway” defined. |
NRS 483.081. “International instructor” defined. |
NRS 483.082. “International student” defined. |
NRS 483.083. “License” defined. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
NRS 483.083. “License” defined. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.085. “Licensee” defined. |
NRS 483.088. “Moped” defined. |
NRS 483.090. “Motor vehicle” defined. |
NRS 483.100. “Nonresident” defined. |
NRS 483.115. “Out-of-state student” defined. |
NRS 483.120. “Owner” defined. |
NRS 483.125. “Photograph” defined. |
NRS 483.135. “Premises to which the public has access” defined. |
NRS 483.141. “Resident” defined. |
NRS 483.150. “Revocation” defined. |
NRS 483.160. “School bus” defined. |
NRS 483.170. “Street” defined. |
NRS 483.180. “Suspension” defined. |
NRS 483.190. “Vehicle” defined. |
NRS 483.200. Employment of examiners and other employees; duties of examiners. |
NRS 483.205. Medical Board: Appointment; duties. |
NRS 483.210. Offices. |
NRS 483.220. Regulations. |
NRS 483.225. List of licensed drivers to be provided for selection of jury; reimbursement of Department. |
Issuance, Expiration and Renewal |
NRS 483.230. Licensing of drivers required; vehicle being towed; possession of more than one license prohibited. |
NRS 483.235. Holders of class A noncommercial drivers’ licenses: Department to adopt regulations concerning driving of combinations of vehicles of certain length and weight. |
NRS 483.240. Exemptions from licensing. |
NRS 483.245. License issued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance; reciprocal agreements with other states. |
NRS 483.250. Issuance of license to certain persons prohibited; exceptions. [Effective through December 31, 2014.] |
NRS 483.250. Issuance of license to certain persons prohibited; exceptions. [Effective January 1, 2015.] |
NRS 483.2521. Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Prerequisites to issuance of license. [Effective through December 31, 2014.] |
NRS 483.2521. Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Prerequisites to issuance of license. [Effective January 1, 2015.] |
NRS 483.2523. Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Restriction on transporting certain passengers under 18 years of age during initial period of licensure; penalty; nature of violation. |
NRS 483.2525. Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Violation of restriction on transporting certain passengers during initial period of licensure not primary offense; issuance of citations. |
NRS 483.2527. Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Information included on and format of license; regulations. |
NRS 483.2529. Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Duration of restriction or suspension of license for certain violations. |
NRS 483.255. Department to adopt regulations regarding hours of training required for issuance of license to minor who attends school for training drivers. |
NRS 483.267. Restricted license for person between ages of 14 and 18 if medical hardship exists in family: Issuance; application; restrictions. [Effective through December 31, 2014.] |
NRS 483.267. Restricted license for person between ages of 14 and 18 if medical hardship exists in family: Issuance; application; restrictions. [Effective January 1, 2015.] |
NRS 483.270. Restricted license for pupil in school: Issuance; application; restrictions; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2014.] |
NRS 483.270. Restricted license for pupil in school: Issuance; application; restrictions; regulations. [Effective January 1, 2015.] |
NRS 483.280. Instruction, restricted instruction and temporary drivers’ permits. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
NRS 483.280. Instruction, restricted instruction and temporary drivers’ permits. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.283. Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of license of certain criminal offenders; expiration of license; regulations. |
NRS 483.289. Application for license or instruction permit: Choice of statutory provisions. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.2925. Designation of veteran status on license or permit; duties of Department. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.295. Application from person previously licensed in another state; copy of record from other state becomes part of Nevada record; Department to furnish records to other states. |
NRS 483.300. Signing and verification of application of minor by responsible person; liability. |
NRS 483.310. Release from liability upon cancellation of minor’s license. |
NRS 483.320. Cancellation of license upon death of person signing minor’s application. |
NRS 483.325. Qualifications for safe driving of types of vehicles; types or classifications of licenses. |
NRS 483.330. Examination of applicants; waiver of examination by Department. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
NRS 483.330. Examination of applicants; waiver of examination by Department. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.347. Shape of license; inclusion of color photograph; issuance in certain circumstances of temporary driver’s license without photograph; duties of Department. |
NRS 483.348. Issuance of specially designed driver’s licenses to insulin dependent diabetics and epileptics; education of peace officers. |
NRS 483.3485. Program for imprinting symbol or other indicator of medical condition on license: Establishment; regulations; donations. |
NRS 483.349. Placement of designation on license issued to person with disability which limits or impairs ability to walk. |
NRS 483.350. License to be carried and surrendered upon demand; limitation on conviction. |
NRS 483.360. Restricted license; procedure for suspension or revocation; penalty. |
NRS 483.370. Duplicate or substitute permit or license. |
NRS 483.382. Renewal of license: Notice to licensee; additional tests. |
NRS 483.383. Renewal of license: Procedure for renewal by mail; regulations. |
NRS 483.384. Renewal of license: Test of eyesight; report in lieu of test; regulations; when examination may be required. |
NRS 483.386. Renewal of license: Reexamination upon good cause; penalty for late renewal; exemptions. |
NRS 483.390. Notice of change of address or name. |
NRS 483.400. Records of Department. |
NRS 483.410. Fees and penalties: Amounts, payment and disposition. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
NRS 483.410. Fees and penalties: Amounts, payment and disposition. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.415. Additional fee; deposit in Highway and Safety Administrative Account; use of money. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
NRS 483.415. Additional fee; deposit in Highway and Safety Administrative Account; use of money. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.417. One-time waiver of fees to furnish duplicate license to homeless person or person recently released from prison; exception; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations. |
Cancellation, Suspension and Revocation |
NRS 483.420. Authority of Department to cancel license. |
NRS 483.430. Suspension or revocation of privilege of nonresident; report of certain convictions in this State or revocation or suspension involving nonresident. |
NRS 483.440. Suspension or revocation of license or privilege upon conviction in another state. |
NRS 483.445. Suspension or revocation of license of member of Armed Forces. |
NRS 483.447. Future driving privileges: Deemed possession by unlicensed driver who operates vehicle in Nevada. |
NRS 483.448. Future driving privileges: Demerit points; suspension; hearing. |
NRS 483.450. Conviction of offense making revocation of license mandatory: Department to adopt regulations prescribing recordation of conviction; duties of courts; expenses. |
NRS 483.464. Issuance of restricted license after certain period if license suspended pursuant to NRS 483.462. |
NRS 483.465. Mandatory suspension of license when person violates promise to appear pursuant to citation: Notice; period of suspension. |
NRS 483.470. Grounds for discretionary suspension of license; notice; hearing. |
NRS 483.473. Establishment of uniform system of demerit points; schedule of demerits; assessment of points. |
NRS 483.475. Demerit points: Cancellation for successful completion of course of traffic safety; limitations; suspension of license; cumulative period for suspension; notice; hearing. |
NRS 483.477. Attendance at school for training drivers upon suspension. |
NRS 483.480. Department may require examination before suspension or revocation of license; no additional fee or examination for reinstatement under certain circumstances. |
NRS 483.490. Issuance of restricted license; penalties; period of suspension or revocation. [Effective through December 31, 2014.] |
NRS 483.490. Issuance of restricted license; penalties; period of suspension or revocation. [Effective January 1, 2015.] |
NRS 483.495. Tests and other requirements for reinstatement of license; waiver of tests or requirements; modification of revocation, suspension or cancellation. |
NRS 483.500. Surrender and reissuance of license upon suspension or revocation. |
NRS 483.505. Voluntary surrender of license; reissuance. |
NRS 483.510. Operation in this State under foreign license during suspension or revocation prohibited. |
NRS 483.520. Judicial review. |
NRS 483.525. Proof of financial responsibility required for restoration of revoked license, permit or privilege; maintenance; suspension for failure to maintain. |
Violations |
NRS 483.530. Unlawful uses of license; prohibited acts related to provision of false information or commission of fraud in connection with application for license or identification card; penalties. |
NRS 483.550. Driving without valid license. |
NRS 483.560. Driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended; probation, suspended sentences and plea bargaining prohibited; exception; penalties. |
NRS 483.570. Driving when privilege as nonresident cancelled, suspended or revoked. |
NRS 483.580. Permitting unauthorized minor to drive. [Effective through December 31, 2014.] |
NRS 483.580. Permitting unauthorized minor to drive. [Effective January 1, 2015.] |
NRS 483.590. Permitting unauthorized person to drive. |
NRS 483.600. Employing unlicensed driver. |
NRS 483.610. Renting motor vehicle to another: Conditions. |
Penalties |
NRS 483.620. Violation not declared to be felony is misdemeanor. |
Construction |
NRS 483.630. Uniformity of interpretation. |
INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS |
NRS 483.635. Authority of Department to enter into agreement to facilitate exchange of information concerning drivers’ licenses and driving records; regulations. |
DRIVING SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS |
NRS 483.700. License required. |
NRS 483.710. Requirements for licensure as operator of school. |
NRS 483.720. Requirements for licensure as instructor for school. |
NRS 483.7205. Applicant for licensure as operator of school or instructor for school: Submission of fingerprints; payment of fee. |
NRS 483.723. Minimum age for training; exceptions. |
NRS 483.725. Courses of training: Required topics of instruction; use of communications technology for interactive instruction and testing; regulations. |
NRS 483.730. Licenses: Issuance; term; renewal; training; exception. |
NRS 483.740. Liability insurance. |
NRS 483.750. Maintenance of vehicles. |
NRS 483.760. Grounds for cancellation, revocation or suspension of license. |
NRS 483.767. Administrative fines; opportunity for hearing; disposition of fines collected; injunctions and other remedies. |
NRS 483.770. Exemptions. |
NRS 483.780. Fees. |
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PUPILS FOR AUTOMOBILE DRIVER EDUCATION |
NRS 483.785. Department authorized to accept gifts and grants of money to provide financial assistance to certain pupils for automobile drivers’ education; regulations. |
REGISTRY OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED |
NRS 483.790. Definitions. |
NRS 483.800. Information to be furnished to Department; establishment of registry; regulations; maintenance of file; confidentiality; exception; penalty. |
IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR PERSONS WITHOUT DRIVERS’ LICENSES |
NRS 483.810. Legislative findings and declaration. |
NRS 483.820. Persons entitled to card; fees. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
NRS 483.820. Persons entitled to card; fees. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.825. One-time waiver of fees to furnish duplicate card to homeless person or person recently released from prison; exception; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations. |
NRS 483.830. Duties of Director. |
NRS 483.850. Application for card; required contents; duties of applicant; registration to vote; surrender of driver’s license or identification card issued by another state or jurisdiction. |
NRS 483.853. Designation of veteran status on card; duties of Department. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.860. Proof of full legal name and age; regulations; consular identification cards. [Effective through December 31, 2013.] |
NRS 483.860. Proof of full legal name and age; regulations; consular identification cards. [Effective January 1, 2014.] |
NRS 483.861. Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of card of certain criminal offenders; expiration of card; regulations. |
NRS 483.863. Program for imprinting symbol or other indicator of medical condition on card: Establishment; regulations; donations. |
NRS 483.865. Placement of designation on card issued to person with disability which limits or impairs ability to walk. |
NRS 483.867. Placement of designation on card issued to person who is seasonal resident. |
NRS 483.870. Validity of card; surrender of card; report of change of information or loss of card. |
NRS 483.875. Expiration as prescribed by regulation; renewability of card; duties of and restriction upon authority of Department. |
NRS 483.880. Duplicate card; return of original. |
NRS 483.890. Unlawful acts; penalty. |
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS’ LICENSES |
General Provisions |
NRS 483.900. Purposes. |
NRS 483.902. Applicability. |
NRS 483.904. Definitions. |
Administration |
NRS 483.906. Authority of Department. |
NRS 483.908. Adoption of regulations. |
NRS 483.910. Schedule of fees. [Effective through July 7, 2014.] |
NRS 483.910. Schedule of fees. [Effective July 8, 2014.] |
NRS 483.912. Administration of driving skills test by person or agency other than Department; credit for passing test. |
NRS 483.914. Department to notify Commercial Driver’s License Information System of certain matters concerning issuance and validity of licenses. |
NRS 483.916. Release of information regarding driver’s record. |
NRS 483.918. Department to notify jurisdiction issuing license of certain violations committed in Nevada. |
NRS 483.920. Effect of convictions entered in other states. |
Licensing Requirements |
NRS 483.924. Restrictions on driving commercial motor vehicle on highways of Nevada. |
NRS 483.926. Commercial driver’s license: Privilege granted; general requirement; surrender of other licenses. |
NRS 483.928. Requirements for issuance of license. |
NRS 483.929. Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of license of certain criminal offenders; expiration of license; regulations. |
NRS 483.930. Transfer of license issued in another jurisdiction. |
NRS 483.932. Use of license issued by another jurisdiction prohibited after becoming resident of Nevada. |
NRS 483.934. Issuance of license to nonresidents prohibited; exception. [Effective through July 7, 2014.] |
NRS 483.934. Issuance of license or learner’s permit to nonresidents prohibited; exception. [Effective July 8, 2014.] |
NRS 483.936. Licensing of nonresidents. [Effective through July 7, 2014.] |
NRS 483.936. Licensing and permitting of nonresidents. [Effective July 8, 2014.] |
NRS 483.938. Application for noncommercial driver’s license after disqualification for commercial driver’s license based on concentration of alcohol. |
NRS 483.940. Falsification of information or certification on application: Criminal and administrative penalties. |
Note
NOTE: Section 2 of chapter 472, Statutes of Nevada 2011, at p. 2873, has been codified as NRS 482A.200.