Nevada Revised Statutes (Last Updated: December 24, 2014) |
TITLE43 PUBLIC SAFETY; VEHICLES; WATERCRAFT |
CHAPTER484. Traffic Laws |
GENERAL PROVISIONS |
NRS 484.011. Purposes of chapter. |
NRS 484.013. Definitions. |
NRS 484.014. “Administrative roadblock” defined. |
NRS 484.015. “Alley” defined. |
NRS 484.017. “Authorized emergency vehicle” defined. |
NRS 484.019. “Bicycle” defined. |
NRS 484.021. “Bus” defined. |
NRS 484.023. “Bus stand” defined. |
NRS 484.027. “Business district” defined. |
NRS 484.029. “Center” and “centerline” defined. |
NRS 484.031. “Central business district” defined. [Repealed] |
NRS 484.033. “City” defined. |
NRS 484.035. “Combination of vehicles” defined. |
NRS 484.037. “Commercial vehicle” defined. |
NRS 484.038. “Concentration of alcohol of 0.08 or more in his or her blood or breath” defined. |
NRS 484.041. “Controlled-access highway” defined. |
NRS 484.043. “Crosswalk” defined. |
NRS 484.045. “Curb loading zone” defined. [Repealed] |
NRS 484.048. “Divided highway” defined. |
NRS 484.051. “Driveaway-towaway operation” defined. |
NRS 484.053. “Driver” defined. |
NRS 484.057. “Explosives” defined. |
NRS 484.059. “Farm tractor” defined. |
NRS 484.061. “Flammable liquid” defined. |
NRS 484.063. “Freight curb loading zone” defined. |
NRS 484.064. “Funeral procession” defined. |
NRS 484.065. “Highway” defined. |
NRS 484.067. “House coach” defined. |
NRS 484.069. “House trailer” defined. |
NRS 484.071. “Implement of husbandry” defined. |
NRS 484.073. “Intersection” defined. |
NRS 484.074. “Interstate highway” defined. |
NRS 484.075. “Laned highway” defined. |
NRS 484.077. “License to drive a motor vehicle” defined. |
NRS 484.079. “Local authority” defined. |
NRS 484.0792. “Manufactured home” defined. |
NRS 484.0795. “Mobile home” defined. |
NRS 484.0798. “Moped” defined. |
NRS 484.081. “Motor vehicle” defined. |
NRS 484.083. “Motorcycle” defined. |
NRS 484.085. “Nonresident” defined. |
NRS 484.087. “Nonresident’s driving privilege” defined. |
NRS 484.089. “Official traffic-control device” defined. |
NRS 484.091. “Owner” defined. |
NRS 484.097. “Park” and “parking” defined. |
NRS 484.099. “Parking meter” defined. |
NRS 484.101. “Passenger car” defined. |
NRS 484.109. “Passenger curb loading zone” defined. |
NRS 484.111. “Pedestrian” defined. |
NRS 484.1115. “Person with a disability of moderate duration” defined. |
NRS 484.112. “Person with a disability which limits or impairs the ability to walk” defined. |
NRS 484.1135. “Person with a permanent disability” defined. |
NRS 484.1145. “Person with a temporary disability” defined. |
NRS 484.116. “Pole trailer” defined. |
NRS 484.118. “Police officer” defined. |
NRS 484.122. “Premises to which the public has access” defined. |
NRS 484.124. “Private way” and “driveway” defined. |
NRS 484.1245. “Prohibited substance” defined. |
NRS 484.126. “Public authority” defined. |
NRS 484.128. “Railroad” defined. |
NRS 484.131. “Railroad sign” and “railroad signal” defined. |
NRS 484.134. “Railroad train” defined. |
NRS 484.1342. “Recreational vehicle” defined. |
NRS 484.1345. “Regulatory agency” defined. |
NRS 484.136. “Residence district” defined. |
NRS 484.138. “Revocation of driver’s license” defined. |
NRS 484.141. “Right-of-way” defined. |
NRS 484.144. “Road” defined. |
NRS 484.145. “Roadway” defined. |
NRS 484.1455. “Rural area” defined. |
NRS 484.146. “Safety zone” defined. |
NRS 484.148. “School bus” defined. |
NRS 484.1485. “School crossing zone” defined. |
NRS 484.149. “School zone” defined. |
NRS 484.157. “Security agreement” defined. |
NRS 484.159. “Security interest” defined. |
NRS 484.168. “Semitrailer” defined. |
NRS 484.171. “Sidewalk” defined. |
NRS 484.173. “Special mobile equipment” defined. |
NRS 484.183. “Stand” and “standing” defined. |
NRS 484.185. “Stop” defined. |
NRS 484.187. “Stop” and “stopping” defined. |
NRS 484.189. “Street” defined. |
NRS 484.1905. “Tandem axle” defined. |
NRS 484.191. “Taxicab” defined. |
NRS 484.193. “Taxicab stand” defined. |
NRS 484.194. “Temporary roadblock” defined. |
NRS 484.199. “Through highway” defined. |
NRS 484.201. “Tow car” defined. |
NRS 484.202. “Towable tools or equipment” defined. |
NRS 484.203. “Traffic” defined. |
NRS 484.205. “Traffic-control signal” defined. |
NRS 484.207. “Trailer” defined. |
NRS 484.209. “Traveled portion of highway” defined. |
NRS 484.211. “Truck” defined. |
NRS 484.213. “Truck-tractor” defined. |
NRS 484.215. “Two-directional highway” defined. |
NRS 484.2155. “Urban area” defined. |
NRS 484.216. “U-turn” defined. |
NRS 484.217. “Vehicle” defined. |
ACCIDENTS AND REPORTS OF ACCIDENTS |
NRS 484.219. Duty to stop at scene of accident involving death or personal injury; penalty. |
NRS 484.221. Duty to stop at scene of accident involving damage to vehicle or property. |
NRS 484.223. Duty to give information and render aid. |
NRS 484.225. Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property. |
NRS 484.227. Immediate notice to police officer of accident involving unattended vehicle or other property. |
NRS 484.228. Seizure and impoundment of vehicle for failure to surrender license plates and certificate of registration upon suspension of registration. |
NRS 484.229. Written report of accident to Department by driver or owner; exceptions; confidentiality; use as evidence at trial. |
NRS 484.236. Failure to report; false report; penalties. |
NRS 484.238. State Registrar of Vital Statistics to report death to Department. |
NRS 484.241. Garage or repair shop to maintain record of repairs made to vehicle involved in accident. |
NRS 484.243. Police to report to Department; report not confidential. |
NRS 484.247. Forms for report of accident. |
NRS 484.249. Department to tabulate and analyze reports. |
RULES OF THE ROAD |
General Duties of Drivers; Applicability and Effect of Traffic Laws |
NRS 484.253. Obedience to police officer. |
NRS 484.254. Obedience to signal of authorized flagger; prosecution of violations; penalties. |
NRS 484.257. Rights and duties of person riding animal or driving vehicle drawn by animal. |
NRS 484.259. Applicability of chapter to person, motor vehicle or other equipment engaged in work upon highway. |
NRS 484.262. Rental agency not liable for traffic violation by user of rented vehicle. |
Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings |
NRS 484.278. Obedience to devices for control of traffic; placement of devices; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.285. Flashing signals. |
NRS 484.287. Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings; removal as public nuisance; exceptions; use of advertising revenues to repay bonds. |
NRS 484.289. Interference with official device for control of traffic or sign or signal for railroad prohibited; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
Driving on Right Side of Highway; Overtaking and Passing; Use of Highway |
NRS 484.291. Driving on right half of highway required; exceptions; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.293. Duties of drivers passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.295. Overtaking vehicle on left side: Duties of drivers of overtaking and overtaken vehicle; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.297. When overtaking on right side allowed; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.299. Limitations on overtaking on left side; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.301. Zones in which overtaking on left side or making left-hand turn prohibited; exceptions; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.303. One-way highway; rotary traffic island. |
NRS 484.305. Driving on highway having multiple marked lanes for traffic; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.307. Following too closely. |
NRS 484.309. Driving on divided highway: Prohibited turns; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.311. Restricted access onto or from controlled-access highway; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.312. Carpool lanes: Authority of Department of Transportation to designate; duties of Department; prohibited use; penalty; regulations. |
NRS 484.3125. Heavy-vehicle lanes: Authority of Department of Transportation to erect advisory signs on controlled-access facilities. |
NRS 484.313. Restrictions on use of controlled-access highway; penalty. |
Right-of-Way |
NRS 484.315. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection. |
NRS 484.317. Vehicle turning left. |
NRS 484.319. Vehicle entering intersection marked stop or yield. |
NRS 484.321. Vehicle entering highway from private way. |
NRS 484.322. Vehicle entering or exiting controlled-access highway: Duty to yield right-of-way. |
NRS 484.323. Operation of vehicle on approach of authorized emergency vehicle or official vehicle of regulatory agency. |
NRS 484.324. Vehicles and bicycles. |
Pedestrians |
NRS 484.3245. Duties of driver of motor vehicle to pedestrian. |
NRS 484.325. Right-of-way in crosswalk; obedience to signals and other devices for control of traffic. |
NRS 484.327. Crossing other than at crosswalk. |
NRS 484.328. Right-of-way of person who is blind; penalty. |
NRS 484.329. Use of right half of crosswalk. |
Turning and Starting and Signals on Stopping and Turning |
NRS 484.333. Required position and method of turning at intersections. |
NRS 484.335. Disobedience of directions of device for control of traffic unlawful; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.337. Allowed and prohibited U-turns; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.339. Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited. |
NRS 484.341. Starting parked vehicle. |
NRS 484.343. Movement and signals for turning; signal for stopping or decreasing speed. |
NRS 484.345. Signal by hand and arm or signal lamp or device. |
NRS 484.347. Methods of giving signals by hand and arm. |
Special Stops Required |
NRS 484.348. Stop required upon signal of peace officer; manner in which signal must be given; penalties. |
NRS 484.349. Obedience to signal indicating approach of railroad train. |
NRS 484.351. Stop required at certain grade crossings of railroad. |
NRS 484.353. Certain vehicles required to stop at all grade crossings of railroad; exceptions. |
NRS 484.355. Moving heavy equipment at grade crossing of railroad. |
NRS 484.356. Stop required in obedience to direction or traffic-control signal of school crossing guard; penalty. |
NRS 484.357. Overtaking and passing school bus: Duties of driver; exceptions; penalties. |
NRS 484.358. Report by driver of school bus of violation of NRS 484.357; submission of report to school district and Department; provision of notice to owner of vehicle. |
NRS 484.359. Administrative roadblock: Establishment; minimum requirements. |
NRS 484.3591. Temporary roadblock: Establishment; minimum requirements. |
NRS 484.3593. Authority of police officers not limited by provisions relating to roadblocks. |
NRS 484.3595. Failure to stop at roadblock; penalties. |
Restrictions on Speed |
NRS 484.361. Basic rule; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.363. Duty of driver to decrease speed under certain circumstances; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.364. Approach to stopped authorized emergency vehicle making use of flashing lights: Duties of approaching driver; penalty. |
NRS 484.365. School bus: Maximum speed. |
NRS 484.366. School zone or school crossing zone: Speed limit; designation; signs; determination of hours in which speed limit is in effect. |
NRS 484.3665. School zone or school crossing zone: Requirements for signs; placement of portable signs. |
NRS 484.3667. Double penalty for certain traffic violations committed in work zones. |
NRS 484.367. Speed limit in unincorporated town; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.368. Speed limit: Establishment for vehicles on highways constructed and maintained by Department of Transportation; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.3685. Certain violations of speed limit in rural areas: Fines; Department not to record violation on driver’s record; violation not deemed moving traffic violation. |
NRS 484.369. Speed zones and signs. |
NRS 484.371. Slow driving; establishment of minimum speed limit. |
NRS 484.374. Duty of driver of slow-moving vehicle to turn off roadway; circumstances in which duty arises; criminal penalty. |
NRS 484.375. Special limitations on speed. |
Aggressive Driving; Reckless Driving; Vehicular Manslaughter |
NRS 484.3765. Aggressive driving: Acts constituting; penalties; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Controlled or Prohibited Substance |
NRS 484.379. Unlawful acts; affirmative defense; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.3791. Civil penalty. |
NRS 484.3792. Penalties; segregation of offender; probation, suspension of sentence and plea bargaining restricted; intermittent confinement; consecutive sentences. |
NRS 484.3793. Evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse: Definitions. |
NRS 484.37935. Evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse: Standards for approval of evaluation center. |
NRS 484.37943. Evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse: Evaluation of certain offenders; evaluation to be conducted at evaluation center; exceptions; offender to pay cost of evaluation. |
NRS 484.37947. Evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse: Evaluation or treatment by private company authorized. |
NRS 484.3795. Penalty if death or substantial bodily harm results; exception; segregation of offender; plea bargaining prohibited; affirmative defense; aggravating factor. |
NRS 484.37955. Vehicular homicide; segregation of offender; plea bargaining prohibited; affirmative defense; aggravating factor. |
NRS 484.3796. Evaluation of certain offenders before sentencing; persons qualified to conduct evaluation; results of evaluation to be forwarded to Director of Department of Corrections. |
NRS 484.3797. Offender to attend meeting of panel of victims and provide proof of attendance to court. |
NRS 484.379778. Unlawful acts relating to operation of commercial motor vehicle; affirmative defense; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.3798. Fee for chemical analysis. |
NRS 484.382. Implied consent to preliminary test; failure to submit to test; use of results of test. |
NRS 484.384. Test showing concentration of alcohol of 0.08 or more in blood or breath; revocation of license, permit or privilege; periods of ineligibility to run consecutively. |
NRS 484.385. Seizure of license or permit; order of revocation; administrative and judicial review; temporary license; sufficiency of notice. |
NRS 484.386. Requirements for evidentiary test of breath to determine concentration of alcohol in breath; use of reasonable force to obtain sample or conduct test. |
NRS 484.387. Hearing by Department; additional temporary license; judicial review; cancellation of temporary license. |
NRS 484.388. Committee on Testing for Intoxication: Creation; appointment and qualifications of members; meetings; quorum; appeal from decision of Committee. |
NRS 484.389. Admissibility of evidence of refusal to submit to evidentiary test and results of test; availability of results of test. |
NRS 484.391. Opportunity of arrested person to choose qualified person to administer test; substitution of test prohibited. |
NRS 484.393. Admissibility of results of blood test in hearing or criminal action; immunity from liability for person administering blood test in certain circumstances. |
NRS 484.3935. Presumption that solution or gas used to calibrate device for testing breath is properly prepared. |
NRS 484.394. Analysis of blood of deceased victim of accident involving motor vehicle to determine presence and concentration of alcohol. |
NRS 484.3941. Device to prevent person who has consumed alcohol from starting vehicle: “Device” defined. |
NRS 484.3943. Device to prevent person who has consumed alcohol from starting vehicle: Imposition by court order; installation and inspection; exceptions. |
NRS 484.3947. Device to prevent person who has consumed alcohol from starting vehicle: Regulations. |
Stopping, Standing and Parking |
NRS 484.395. Stopping, standing or parking outside of business or residence district. |
NRS 484.397. Police officer authorized to remove certain vehicles; protocol for selection and use of towing services; duties and liability of tow car operator. |
NRS 484.398. Preservation of criminal evidence on removal of vehicle from highway. |
NRS 484.399. Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places. |
NRS 484.401. Prohibited parking in front of theaters, hotels and other buildings. |
NRS 484.403. Parallel and angle parking; stopping, standing and parking on highways under jurisdiction of Department of Transportation. |
NRS 484.405. Obedience to devices permitting angle parking. |
NRS 484.407. Special license plate or plates and special or temporary parking placards and stickers: Use; alternative use of special plate or plates issued to veteran with a disability; limitations. |
NRS 484.408. Parking space designated for persons who are handicapped: Signs; required plates, stickers or placards for parking; prohibited acts; penalty. |
NRS 484.4085. Local law enforcement agency authorized to appoint volunteers to enforce certain laws concerning parking for persons who are handicapped. |
NRS 484.409. Parked vehicle at nighttime: Reflectors; lights. |
NRS 484.411. Stopping, standing or parking in alley. |
NRS 484.413. All-night parking prohibited. |
NRS 484.418. Parking for certain purposes prohibited. |
NRS 484.421. Parking adjacent to school. |
NRS 484.423. Parking on narrow highway. |
NRS 484.425. Standing or parking on one-way street. |
NRS 484.427. Standing or parking on one-way roadway. |
NRS 484.429. Stopping, standing or parking near hazardous or congested place. |
NRS 484.431. Stopping, standing or parking in zone for loading passengers at curb. |
NRS 484.433. Stopping, standing or parking in zone for loading freight at curb. |
NRS 484.435. Stopping, standing or parking in restricted parking zone. |
NRS 484.437. Stopping, standing and parking of bus or taxicab. |
NRS 484.439. Restricted use of bus and taxicab stands. |
NRS 484.441. Regulation of stopping, standing or parking by local authority. |
NRS 484.443. Stopping, standing or parking in metered parking zone; unlawful tampering with meter. |
Miscellaneous Rules |
NRS 484.445. Unattended motor vehicle: Stopping engine, locking ignition and removing key. |
NRS 484.447. Unattended motor vehicle: Standing on grade. |
NRS 484.448. Drinking alcoholic beverage while driving motor vehicle unlawful; open container of alcoholic beverage; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.449. Limitations on backing. |
NRS 484.451. Driving upon sidewalk. |
NRS 484.455. Riding in house trailer. |
NRS 484.457. Driving on mountain highway. |
NRS 484.459. Coasting prohibited. |
NRS 484.461. Following fire apparatus prohibited. |
NRS 484.463. Crossing fire hose. |
NRS 484.465. Putting glass or other injurious substance on highway prohibited. |
NRS 484.466. Violation of curfew by drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age; exception for scheduled events; violation does not constitute primary offense. |
NRS 484.467. Driving through funeral or other procession. |
NRS 484.469. Driving in procession. |
NRS 484.473. Unlawful riding. |
NRS 484.475. Boarding or alighting from vehicle; opening door of vehicle. |
NRS 484.477. Motor must be shut off when supply tank being filled with fuel. |
NRS 484.479. Highway closed to traffic: Removal of barriers and signs unlawful; driving on highway unlawful; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. |
NRS 484.491. Fusee: Limitation on color. |
NRS 484.493. Police officer to remove lights and sirens unlawfully installed or operated. |
NRS 484.495. Driving through safety zone prohibited. |
NRS 484.496. Reflective material required for person directing or controlling traffic near school. |
NRS 484.497. Operator of tow car: Placement of warning signs when rendering assistance to disabled vehicle on certain roadways. |
NRS 484.499. Operator of tow car: Placement of flares, warning lights or reflectors near warning signs when rendering assistance to disabled vehicle on highway during darkness. |
Operation of Bicycles and Vehicles for Play |
NRS 484.501. Penalty; responsibility of parent or guardian of minor; applicability to bicycle. |
NRS 484.503. Traffic laws apply to person riding bicycle. |
NRS 484.504. Persons exempt from traffic laws otherwise applicable to person riding bicycle; exception. |
NRS 484.505. Riding on bicycle. |
NRS 484.507. Clinging to another vehicle on roadway prohibited. |
NRS 484.509. Operating bicycle on roadway. |
NRS 484.511. Carrying articles. |
NRS 484.513. Lamps, reflectors and brakes required on bicycles. |
Operation of Low-Speed Vehicles |
NRS 484.527. “Low-speed vehicle” defined; highways upon which low-speed vehicles may be operated; exception. |
EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES |
Scope and Effect of Regulations |
NRS 484.541. General requirements for equipment. |
Lamps and Other Equipment for Lighting |
NRS 484.545. When lighted lamps are required. |
NRS 484.547. Distance of visibility and mounted height of lamps. |
NRS 484.549. Head lamps on motor vehicles and special mobile equipment. |
NRS 484.551. Tail lamps. |
NRS 484.553. Reflectors. |
NRS 484.555. Stop lamps. |
NRS 484.557. Turn signals. |
NRS 484.559. Requirements for pole trailer. |
NRS 484.561. Additional equipment for lighting required on certain vehicles. |
NRS 484.563. Colors of certain lamps, lights and reflectors. |
NRS 484.565. Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side marker lamps. |
NRS 484.567. Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps and marker lamps. |
NRS 484.569. Obstructed lights. |
NRS 484.571. Lamps on parked vehicle. |
NRS 484.573. Lamps and reflectors on farm tractors, farm equipment and implements of husbandry. |
NRS 484.575. Lamps and reflectors on other vehicles. |
NRS 484.577. Spot lamps, auxiliary lamps and lamps for fog. |
NRS 484.579. Flashing amber warning light: Limitations on operation and display; permit to mount on certain vehicles; fee. |
NRS 484.582. Display of flashing amber warning light and signs by certain vehicles used to sell food or beverage. |
NRS 484.583. Display of flashing amber warning light by vehicle of public utility. |
NRS 484.584. Use and display of blue tail lamps by certain vehicles of Department of Transportation; conditions. |
NRS 484.585. Additional equipment for lighting. |
NRS 484.587. Equipment for lighting road with multiple beams. |
NRS 484.589. Use of equipment for lighting road with multiple beams. |
NRS 484.591. Number and intensity of lamps on front of vehicle. |
Brakes |
NRS 484.593. Equipment required. |
NRS 484.595. Requirements for performance. |
NRS 484.597. Maintenance. |
NRS 484.599. Equipment for towing vehicle. |
NRS 484.601. Arrangement of system; device for control. |
NRS 484.603. Reservoirs. |
NRS 484.605. Warning signals and devices for certain buses, trucks and truck-tractors. |
NRS 484.6055. Conditions upon use of compression brakes; penalty. |
Odometers |
NRS 484.606. Definitions. |
NRS 484.6061. Unlawful devices. |
NRS 484.6062. Unlawful change of mileage. |
NRS 484.6063. Operation of, or causing or allowing to be operated, with intent to defraud, motor vehicle that has disconnected, nonfunctional or altered odometer. |
NRS 484.6064. Conspiracy. |
NRS 484.6065. Lawful service, repair or replacement; notice to be attached to vehicle when odometer adjusted to read zero. |
NRS 484.60665. Department to enforce provisions of federal law relating to disclosure of odometer reading of motor vehicle and certain other information. |
NRS 484.6067. Criminal penalties. |
NRS 484.6068. Civil penalties. |
NRS 484.6069. Injunctive relief. |
Other Equipment |
NRS 484.607. Horns and other warning devices. |
NRS 484.609. Unlawful to operate out-of-state or foreign privately owned motor vehicle equipped with red light or siren; exception; penalty. |
NRS 484.6101. Standards and regulations for noise emission; compliance. |
NRS 484.611. Mufflers: Prevention of emissions. |
NRS 484.612. Mudguards. |
NRS 484.613. Mirrors on trucks. |
NRS 484.617. Mirrors on all motor vehicles. |
NRS 484.619. Windshield and windows must be unobstructed. |
NRS 484.6195. Restrictions on tinting of windshield or side or rear window. |
NRS 484.621. Windshield wipers. |
NRS 484.623. Safety glazing material in motor vehicles and campers. |
NRS 484.625. Replacement of glazing materials. |
NRS 484.627. Certain vehicles to carry pot torches, lanterns or reflectors; display of devices when vehicle is disabled. |
NRS 484.629. Display of warning devices by vehicle of public utility parked at site of work. |
NRS 484.631. Tow cars required to be equipped with broom, shovel and fire extinguisher; duties of driver; failure to perform duties. |
NRS 484.633. Equipment for tow car: Flashing amber warning lamp; flares, lanterns, lights or reflectors. |
NRS 484.637. Equipment for tow car: Rear and stop lamps; portable electric extension cord. |
NRS 484.638. Event recording device: Disclosure by manufacturer of new motor vehicle in owner’s manual; downloading or retrieval of data; subscription services; penalty. |
NRS 484.639. Television-type receiving equipment. |
NRS 484.641. Safety belts and shoulder harness assembly; requirements for child and other passenger; penalty; exemptions. |
NRS 484.6415. Use of safety belts within taxicabs. |
NRS 484.642. Pneumatic tires: Standards; sale or use of nonconforming tire prohibited. |
NRS 484.6425. Use of certain cleated or studded tires prohibited; exceptions. |
NRS 484.643. Traction devices, tire chains or snow tires: Use required where highway marked or posted. |
NRS 484.6432. Traction devices, tire chains or snow tires: Requirements under certain circumstances. |
NRS 484.6434. Traction devices, tire chains or snow tires: Installation and mounting. |
NRS 484.6436. Mechanical device to provide traction. |
NRS 484.644. Device for control of pollution: Use required; disconnection or alteration prohibited; exceptions. |
NRS 484.6441. Device for control of pollution: Penalty; proof of conformity may be required. |
NRS 484.646. Emblem for slow moving vehicle displayed on certain vehicles; standards. |
INSPECTION OF VEHICLES |
NRS 484.695. Inspection by peace officer or inspector; citation or notice of violation; centers for inspection; standards for tires and brakes. |
NRS 484.697. Operation of vehicle without required equipment or in unsafe condition prohibited; exceptions. |
NRS 484.701. Penalty for failure or refusal to stop and submit to inspection or test. |
SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD |
General Restrictions and Exemptions; Permits |
NRS 484.737. Prohibited acts concerning size or weight of vehicle; special permit; emergencies; exceptions. |
NRS 484.738. Height of vehicle: Maximum heights with load; exception; unlawful acts. |
NRS 484.7385. Height of vehicle: Maximum ground clearance; exceptions. |
NRS 484.739. Length of vehicle: Restrictions; special permit; exceptions. |
NRS 484.741. Length of vehicle: Penalty. |
NRS 484.743. Authorized movement of vehicle on public highway in excess of limits on size and weight; permit; fee. |
NRS 484.744. Operation of motor vehicle exceeding its declared gross weight unlawful. |
NRS 484.745. Maximum weight of vehicle on any axle or per tire. |
NRS 484.748. Limitations on weight for vehicle used by licensed hauler of garbage and refuse. |
NRS 484.751. Measurement of distance between axles. |
NRS 484.7515. Factors to be considered by Department of Transportation before reduction of maximum weight limits. |
NRS 484.752. Applicability of limits on weight to federal highways; reduction of limits by Department of Transportation or governing body of city or county. |
NRS 484.7525. Certain larger vehicles prohibited from traveling on State Route 159; duty of Department of Transportation to erect certain markers; exceptions. |
NRS 484.753. Exemption for traction engine and tractor; circular metal band required. |
NRS 484.755. Enforcement by officer of Nevada Highway Patrol; weighing; requiring removal of excess load; penalty. |
NRS 484.757. Fines for violations of limits on weight. |
NRS 484.759. Maximum width of vehicle; permit for increased size or weight. |
NRS 484.7595. Maximum width of bus. |
NRS 484.7598. Maximum width of recreational vehicle. |
NRS 484.760. Maximum width of trailer, semitrailer, special mobile equipment or equipment for construction or maintenance of highway. |
NRS 484.7605. Width of load of loosely piled agricultural products; restrictions for implement of husbandry moved over highway. |
NRS 484.7615. Applicability of limits on width to federal highways. |
NRS 484.762. Permit for movement of oversized manufactured or mobile home or similar structure: Requirements; conditions; regulations. |
NRS 484.7625. Permit for movement of oversized manufactured or mobile home or similar structure: Additional requirements and conditions; designation of highways; regulations. |
NRS 484.7633. Permit to operate or move vehicles with oversized loads. |
NRS 484.764. Contents of application for permit. |
NRS 484.767. Carrying and inspection of permit. |
Unlawful Acts; Penalties |
NRS 484.769. Penalties for operation of oversized or overweight vehicle without permit or in violation of permit. |
Regional Advisement in Counties Whose Population is 400,000 or More |
NRS 484.770. Committee: Creation; matters subject to recommendation; membership; terms of members; vacancies; members serve without compensation. |
NRS 484.7705. Duties of committee; duties of Department of Transportation. |
Miscellaneous Provisions |
NRS 484.771. Load on vehicle. |
NRS 484.773. Regulations: Loading and securing loads; safety chains and cables for combinations of vehicles. |
NRS 484.775. Display of red lights or flag on load. |
RESPECTIVE POWERS OF STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES |
NRS 484.777. Provisions uniform throughout State; local authority prohibited from enacting certain ordinances; trial for same offense prohibited. |
NRS 484.7777. Authority of Department to adopt regulations concerning “special mobile equipment.” |
NRS 484.778. City may adopt penalties for misdemeanors imposed by NRS 484.3792. |
NRS 484.779. Powers of local authority. |
NRS 484.781. Adoption of manual and specifications for devices for control of traffic by Department of Transportation. |
NRS 484.783. Local device for control of traffic. |
NRS 484.785. Designation of through highways and intersections requiring stop or yield; vehicle entering intersection. |
NRS 484.787. Designation of authorized emergency vehicles; equipment; limitations on use of warning devices. |
NRS 484.789. Permit for authorized emergency vehicle issued to other vehicles; certain vehicles not considered emergency vehicles. |
PROCEDURE UPON ARREST |
NRS 484.791. Arrest without warrant for certain offenses. |
NRS 484.792. Citation for operation of vehicle without insurance or for failure to present proof of insurance. |
NRS 484.793. When person must be taken immediately before magistrate. |
NRS 484.795. When peace officer has option to take person before magistrate. |
NRS 484.797. Arrest of nonresident. |
NRS 484.799. Citation: Contents; 5-day notice to appear in court; written promise to appear. |
NRS 484.800. Matching of certain information before driver arrested for prior offense. |
NRS 484.801. Authority of peace officer at scene of accident. |
NRS 484.803. Appearance before magistrate having jurisdiction. |
NRS 484.805. Release of defendant when magistrate not available. |
NRS 484.807. Effect of violation of written promise to appear; when appearance by counsel in lieu of personal appearance is authorized. |
NRS 484.809. Procedure prescribed for arrest without warrant not exclusive. |
NRS 484.810. Issuance of warrant for failure to obey citation for parking violation. |
NRS 484.811. Issuance of forms for traffic citations; records. |
NRS 484.813. Disposition and records of traffic citations. |
NRS 484.815. Audit of records of traffic citations. |
NRS 484.817. Copy of citation deemed lawful complaint. |
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
NRS 484.900. Sponsor of special event to provide for control of vehicular traffic. |
NRS 484.910. Use by governmental entity or agent of photographic, video or digital equipment to gather evidence for issuance of traffic citation. |
GENERAL VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER |
Note
NOTE: Sections 1 and 2 of chapter 29, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at page 56, have been codified as NRS 484B.753; sections 1.5 and 1.7 of chapter 41, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at pages 84 and 85, have been codified as NRS 484A.463 and 484A.467; sections 2 and 3 of chapter 45, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at pages 112 and 113, have been codified as NRS 484B.768 and 484B.769; section 2 of chapter 77, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at page 267, has been codified as NRS 484B.621; section 15 of chapter 109, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at page 397, has been codified as NRS 484B.017; sections 1.5 and 2.5 of chapter 263, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at pages 1095 and 1096, have been codified as NRS 484B.748 and 484B.757.