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 [Repealed]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 [Repealed]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 484.261. Privileges granted to driver of authorized emergency vehicle, official vehicle of regulatory agency or vehicle escorting funeral procession; application of privileges; limitation of privileges.
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 484.283. Traffic controlled by official traffic-control devices exhibiting different colored lights: Rights and duties of vehicular traffic and pedestrians depending upon particular signal displayed; signals placed over individual lanes; certain restrictions upon local authorities.
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.
NRS 484.2895. Devices and mechanisms capable of interfering with or altering signal of traffic-control signal: General prohibition against operating and selling; seizure by police; presence in or on vehicle as prima facie evidence of violation; penalty; exceptions for providers of mass transit and response agencies.
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.
NRS 484.331. Walking along and upon highways; solicitation of ride, business or contribution from driver or occupant of vehicle; presence of intoxicated pedestrian within traveled portion of highway; applicability to riders of animals; criminal penalty.
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 484.373. Duties of driver driving motor vehicle at speed so slow as to impede forward movement of traffic; prohibition against stopping vehicle on roadway so as to impede or block normal and reasonable movement of traffic; exception.
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.
NRS 484.377. Reckless driving or organization of unauthorized speed contest: Acts constituting reckless driving; penalties; court to suspend driver’s license of certain offenders; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone.
NRS 484.3775. Vehicular manslaughter; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone; notification to Department of conviction by court; recordation of conviction upon driving record of violator.
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 484.37937. Evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse: Application by first-time offender to undergo program of treatment; sentencing of offender and conditional suspension of sentence; notice to Department.
NRS 484.3794. Evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse: Application by second-time offender to undergo program of treatment; sentencing of offender and conditional suspension of sentence; notice to Department.
NRS 484.37941. Evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse: Application by third-time offender to undergo program of treatment; sentencing of offender and conditional suspension of proceedings; requirements to participate in program of treatment; certain previous convictions preclude offender from participating in program of treatment.
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 484.37945. Evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse: Placement of offender under clinical supervision of treatment facility; payment of charges for treatment; liability of facility limited.
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 484.37975. Mandatory suspension of registration of each motor vehicle registered to person convicted of second or subsequent violation or convicted of vehicular homicide; duration of suspension; court to forward copy of order to Department; contents of order; limited exceptions.
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 484.383. Implied consent to evidentiary test; exemption from blood test; choice of test; circumstances in which police officer may direct person to submit to blood test; restrictions on requiring urine test; failure to submit to test; notification of parent or guardian of minor directed to submit to 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 484.3882. Committee on Testing for Intoxication: Certification of breath-testing devices; creation and maintenance of list of such devices; presumption of accuracy and reliability of device; other evidence of concentration of alcohol in breath not precluded.
NRS 484.3884. Committee on Testing for Intoxication: Adoption of regulations to prescribe standards and procedures to calibrate breath-testing devices; issuance of certificates by Director of Department of Public Safety.
NRS 484.3886. Committee on Testing for Intoxication: Adoption of regulations for certification of persons to operate device to test concentration in breath; judicial notice; presumption of proper operation; evidence of test performed by others not precluded.
NRS 484.3888. Committee on Testing for Intoxication: Adoption of regulations for calibration of devices to test blood or urine and certification of persons who calibrate or operate devices or who examine operators; adoption of regulations concerning operation of devices to test blood or urine.
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 484.3945. Device to prevent person who has consumed alcohol from starting vehicle: Penalties for tampering with or driving without device; probation and suspension of sentence prohibited; plea bargaining restricted.
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.
NRS 484.444. Local authority authorized to file notice of nonpayment with Department if registered owner of motor vehicle fails to pay certain penalties, fines or other charges; contents of notice; regulations.
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 484.453. Obstruction of or interference with driver’s view; interference with driver’s control over driving mechanism; vision of driver through required glass equipment; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone.
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 484.471. Permits required for certain parades and processions, sound trucks and oversized or overweight vehicles or equipment; duties of Department of Transportation; authority of cities and counties to provide recommendations and notice; regulations; penalty.
NRS 484.473. Unlawful riding.
NRS 484.474. Child less than 6 years of age and weighing 60 pounds or less to be secured in child restraint system while being transported in motor vehicle; requirements for system; penalties; programs of training; waiver or reduction of penalty under certain circumstances; application of section.
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 484.7485. Limitations on weight for vehicle used by regional transportation commission or its contractor to provide public mass transportation; exception for certain vehicles used as part of demonstration project; definitions.
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 484.765. Continuous and multiple trip-limited time permits: Maximum weight per axle; fee for investigation; revocation; new application; Department of Transportation to consider recommendation of city or county.
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
NRS 484.999. General rule: Performance of act forbidden by chapter or failure to perform act required by chapter is misdemeanor; authority of court to order repeat offender to pay for and attend school for driver training.

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.