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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.772 - Legislative findings and declarations.

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the incarceration of a person for failing to appear in court or failing to pay any administrative assessment, fine or court fee imposed for the commission of a minor traffic violation should generally be disfavored unless a court determines that failing to incarcerate such a person would substantially jeopardize public safety.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2277)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.774 - Presumption for release of person arrested for traffic violation; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, after a person is arrested for the commission of a traffic violation pursuant to chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS, there is a presumption that the person should be released on his or her own recognizance.
2. The presumption established in subsection 1 does not apply if:
(a) A person is arrested for:
(1) Reckless driving in violation of NRS 484B.653;
(2) Vehicular manslaughter in violation of NRS 484B.657; or
(3) Driving, operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle, a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel under way while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance in violation of NRS 484C.110, 484C.120 or 488.410, as applicable; or
(b) The court determines that a person is willfully refusing to satisfy any obligations imposed by the court, including, without limitation, willfully refusing to pay any amount owed or willfully refusing to perform community service.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2277; A 2023, 533)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.780 - 30-day grace period must be provided before warrant may be issued to person after failure to appear or failure to pay assessment, fine or fee for traffic violation; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, and subject to the limitation imposed by NRS 484A.782, a grace period of not less than 30 calendar days must be provided to a person who has failed to appear in court or failed to pay any administrative assessment, fine or court fee imposed upon the person for a violation of any provision of chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS before a warrant can be issued for such a failure to appear or failure to pay.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if:
(a) The court determines that providing such a grace period would substantially jeopardize public safety;
(b) The person was issued a traffic citation for:
(1) Reckless driving in violation of NRS 484B.653;
(2) Vehicular manslaughter in violation of NRS 484B.657; or
(3) Driving, operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle, a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel under way while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance in violation of NRS 484C.110, 484C.120 or 488.410, as applicable; or
(c) During the immediately preceding 30 calendar days, the person was released from custody and given a date to return to court but failed to appear in court.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2278; A 2023, 533)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.782 - Warrant must not be issued for failure to pay assessment, fine or fee for traffic violation unless person provided opportunity to satisfy assessment, fine or fee by way of community service and has failed to perform such service.

If a person has failed to pay any administrative assessment, fine or court fee imposed upon the person for a violation of any provision of chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS, a warrant must not be issued unless the person has been provided with the opportunity to perform community service to satisfy the entire amount due and has failed to perform such community service.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2278)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.784 - Court fees not expressly authorized by statute or for specialty court participation must be assessed on per case basis.

1. Any fee assessed by a court pursuant to chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS that is not expressly authorized by statute or is not solely for the purpose of recovering any costs incurred relating to the participation of a person in a specialty court program must be assessed on a per case basis and not on a per charge basis. The provisions of this subsection must not be construed to apply to any credit card processing fees that are assessed solely for the purpose of recouping any costs incurred to process a credit card payment.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Case" means a single complaint, citation, information or indictment naming a single defendant that is based on the same act or transaction or based on two or more acts or transactions connected together or constituting parts of a common scheme or plan.
(b) "Specialty court program" means a program established by a court to facilitate testing, treatment and oversight of certain persons over whom the court has jurisdiction and who the court has determined suffer from a mental illness or who abuse alcohol or drugs or are homeless. Such a program includes, without limitation, a program established pursuant to NRS 176A.250.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2278)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.786 - Order in which installment payments must be applied.

In accordance with NRS 484A.788 and any provision of law that further specifies the order in which more than one administrative assessment, court fee or fine that is imposed upon a person must be paid, including, without limitation, NRS 176.0611 and 176.0613, if a court imposes upon a person an administrative assessment, court fee or fine for a violation of any provision of chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS, and the court permits any such administrative assessment, court fee or fine to be paid in installments, the payments must be applied in the following order:
1. To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment;
2. To pay the unpaid balance of a court fee; and
3. To pay the unpaid balance of a fine.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2279)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.788 - Order in which payment must be applied when person has more than one outstanding citation or is charged with more than one offense; exceptions.

1. If a traffic citation that is issued to a person contains more than one offense charged, or if a person has been issued more than one traffic citation that is outstanding, any payment made by the person must be applied, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 3 and NRS 484A.786, to one offense or one citation, as applicable, in chronological order beginning with the citation that was issued first until all administrative assessments, court fees and fines due for that offense or citation are paid in full.
2. Once all administrative assessments, court fees and fines due for an offense or citation are paid in full, any remaining portion of a payment made by a person must be applied to the next offense or citation, as applicable, until all administrative assessments, court fees and fines due for that offense or citation are paid in full.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, in addition to the manner in which payments must be applied pursuant to subsections 1 and 2, payments must be applied first to traffic violations and then to any violations that are not traffic violations. If the application of any payment pursuant to this subsection would conflict with the provisions of subsections 1 and 2, the requirement set forth in this subsection does not apply.
4. Payments made by a person must continue to be applied in the manner set forth in this section until all administrative assessments, court fees and fines due for all offenses charged or all outstanding traffic citations are paid in full.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2279)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.792 - Certain fines and forfeitures of bail must be paid into State Permanent School Fund.

If a person commits any offense for which a local authority is prohibited from enacting an ordinance pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 484A.400, any fine paid or forfeiture of bail by the person must be paid into the State Treasury for credit to the State Permanent School Fund.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2281)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.798 - Conviction for traffic violation not criminal conviction for applying for employment, professional licensure or educational opportunity; exceptions.

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any conviction for a traffic violation pursuant to chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS is not a criminal conviction for the purpose of applying for employment, a professional license or any educational opportunity.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if a person is convicted of:
(a) Reckless driving in violation of NRS 484B.653;
(b) Vehicular manslaughter in violation of NRS 484B.657; or
(c) Driving, operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle, a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel under way while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance in violation of NRS 484C.110, 484C.120 or 488.410, as applicable.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2278; A 2023, 533)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.800 - Sponsor of special event to provide for control of vehicular traffic.

1. Any person or governmental agency sponsoring a special event shall ensure that adequate provision is made for the control of vehicular traffic related to or affected by the event.
2. As used in this section, "special event" means any scheduled activity or event:
(a) That is attended or observed by more than 500 persons; or
(b) That substantially increases or disrupts the normal flow of traffic on any street or highway.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 667)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.900)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.805 - Peace officer may seize license plates from or impound certain commercial vehicles subject to out-of-service order: Requirements; procedures; notice.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a peace officer may seize the license plates from a commercial motor vehicle which is:
(a) Registered or operating in this State pursuant to the provisions of NRS 706.801 to 706.861, inclusive, and has a gross vehicle weight rating, a combined gross vehicle weight rating, a gross vehicle weight or a combined gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds;
(b) Registered in this State pursuant to chapter 482 of NRS, operating in intrastate commerce and has a gross vehicle weight rating, a combined gross vehicle weight rating, a gross vehicle weight or a combined gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds; or
(c) Transporting hazardous material,
if the peace officer determines that the motor carrier responsible for the safety of the commercial motor vehicle is subject to an out-of-service order.
2. Upon the seizure of any license plates pursuant to subsection 1, a peace officer shall immediately:
(a) Provide the motor carrier responsible for the safety of the commercial motor vehicle, if present, or the driver of the commercial motor vehicle if the motor carrier responsible for the safety of the commercial motor vehicle is not present, a notice which explains the procedures required pursuant to this section and NRS 482.465; and
(b) Transmit the license plates to the Department.
3. The Department, upon the receipt of the license plates pursuant to subsection 2, shall proceed as provided in NRS 482.465.
4. A peace officer may impound a commercial motor vehicle which meets the requirements of paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 if the peace officer determines that:
(a) The motor carrier responsible for the safety of the commercial motor vehicle is subject to an out-of-service order; and
(b) The motor carrier responsible for the safety of the commercial motor vehicle is not the registered owner of the vehicle.
5. Upon the impounding of a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to subsection 4, the peace officer who impounded the vehicle or the law enforcement agency for which he or she is employed shall notify the registered owner of the commercial motor vehicle of the impoundment as soon as practicable.
6. As used in this section:
(a) "Combined gross vehicle weight" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.0152.
(b) "Combined gross vehicle weight rating" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.0153.
(c) "Gross vehicle weight" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.0443.
(d) "Gross vehicle weight rating" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.0445.
(e) "Hazardous material" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 459.7024.
(f) "Out-of-service order" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.083.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 980)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.810 - Department required to compile list of new and amended traffic laws and related provisions after each legislative session; posting and dissemination of information for public.

1. The Department of Motor Vehicles, after each regular session of the Nevada Legislature, shall:
(a) Compile a list of new traffic laws, changes to existing traffic laws and other new or amended provisions of this title relevant to the operation of a motor vehicle upon the highways of this State made during the immediately preceding legislative session;
(b) Post information on the Internet website of the Department in a manner designed to inform and educate the public about the new and changed traffic laws and other provisions on the list compiled pursuant to paragraph (a); and
(c) Disseminate such information in any other manner deemed appropriate by the Department, including without limitation, by including such information in any:
(1) Information provided to a person applying for the initial issuance of a driver’s license or instruction permit, including any information provided for the purposes of preparing for an examination required pursuant to NRS 483.330; and
(2) Notices of renewal or other similar information mailed or sent via electronic communication to drivers licensed in this State or to owners of motor vehicles registered in this State.
2. The Department may consult with the Office of Traffic Safety of the Department of Public Safety in carrying out the requirements of this section.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1226)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally › NRS 484A.900 - Penalty for violation of traffic law when no penalty provided in statute; authority of court to order repeat offender to pay for and attend school for driver training.

1. It is unlawful and, unless otherwise declared in chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS with respect to a particular offense, it is a civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705, inclusive, for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS.
2. The court may order any person who, within a 1-year period, is twice convicted of violating, or found to have committed a civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705, inclusive, for a violation of, a provision of chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS to pay tuition for and attend a school for driver training which is approved by the Department for retraining such drivers. The person so ordered may choose from those so approved the school which the person will attend. A person who willfully fails to comply with such an order is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 505; A 1983, 319; 1985, 1945; 2021, 3325)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.999)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.003 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 484B.007 to 484B.077, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1202, 1476; A 1973, 448; 1975, 1076; 1981, 621; 1987, 1073; 1989, 291, 798; 1993, 1392, 1414, 2586; 1995, 568; 1999, 3415; 2003, 380; 2005, 21, 72; 2009, 397; 2019, 1885, 3100; 2023, 941)—(Substituted in revision for part of NRS 484.013)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.007 - "Administrative roadblock" defined.

"Administrative roadblock" means any structure, device or means used by police officers to control all traffic through a point on the highway whereby all vehicles may be slowed or stopped for a lawful purpose other than identifying the occupants of the vehicles or an emergency.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1072)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.014)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.010 - "Business district" defined.

"Business district" means the territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any 600 feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including, but not limited to, hotels, banks or office buildings, railroad stations and public buildings which occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on one side or 300 feet collectively on both sides of the highway.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1476)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.027)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.017 - "Electric bicycle" defined.

"Electric bicycle" means a device upon which a person may ride, having two or three wheels, or every such device generally recognized as a bicycle that has fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle for the rider, an electric motor which produces not more than 750 watts and meets the requirements of one of the following three classes:
1. "Class 1 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
2. "Class 2 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
3. "Class 3 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.
The term does not include a moped or an electric scooter.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 397; A 2019, 1885; 2021, 1743)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.018 - "Electric scooter" defined.

"Electric scooter" means a vehicle with handlebars and an electric motor that is designed to be ridden on in an upright or seated position and propelled by its electric motor or by propulsion provided by the rider. Such a vehicle:
1. Must not weigh more than 100 pounds without a rider; and
2. Must have a maximum speed of not more than 20 miles per hour when powered solely by its electric motor.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1885)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.020 - "Flammable liquid" defined.

"Flammable liquid" means any liquid which has a flash point of 70° F., or less, as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent closed-cup test device.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1478)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.061)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.023 - "Freight curb loading zone" defined.

"Freight curb loading zone" means a space adjacent to a curb for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of freight.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1478)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.063)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.029 - "Mobile carrying device" defined.

"Mobile carrying device" means an electrically powered wheeled device that:
1. Is designed to operate semi-autonomously not more than 25 feet from its operator;
2. Is equipped with technology that allows for active monitoring of the operation of the device by the operator;
3. Is intended primarily to transport personal property on sidewalks and crosswalks;
4. Weighs less than 90 pounds when empty; and
5. Has a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 3099)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.033 - "Passenger curb loading zone" defined.

"Passenger curb loading zone" means an area adjacent to a curb or edge of a highway reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1479)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.109)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.044 - "Personal delivery device" defined.

1. "Personal delivery device" means an electrically powered device that:
(a) Is designed to operate autonomously, semi-autonomously or remotely by a personal delivery device operator;
(b) Is equipped with technology that allows navigation with or without the active control or monitoring of a natural person;
(c) Is intended primarily to transport cargo on sidewalks, crosswalks and other pedestrian areas;
(d) Weighs less than 150 pounds when empty; and
(e) Has a maximum speed of 10 miles per hour.
2. The term does not include a mobile carrying device.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 940)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.045 - "Personal delivery device operator" defined.

"Personal delivery device operator" means a person or entity that exercises control or monitoring over the operation and navigation of a personal delivery device. The term does not include a person or entity who solely:
1. Requests or receives the delivery or services of a personal delivery device;
2. Arranges for or dispatches the requested services of a personal delivery device; or
3. Stores, charges or maintains a personal delivery device.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 940)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.047 - "Railroad sign" and "railroad signal" defined.

"Railroad sign" or "railroad signal" means any sign, signal or device erected by a public authority or by a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1480)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.131)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.053 - "Residence district" defined.

"Residence district" means the territory contiguous to a highway not comprising a business district when the frontage on such for a distance of 300 feet or more is mainly occupied by dwellings or by dwellings and buildings in use for residence.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1480)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.136)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.057 - "Safety zone" defined.

"Safety zone" means the area officially set aside within a highway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is so plainly marked or indicated by proper signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1480)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.146)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.067 - "Taxicab stand" defined.

"Taxicab stand" means a fixed area in a highway parallel and adjacent to the curb or edge of the highway and set aside for taxicabs to stand for passengers.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1481)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.193)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.070 - "Temporary roadblock" defined.

"Temporary roadblock" means any structure, device or means used by police officers to control traffic at a place on a highway whereby vehicles may be slowed or stopped:
1. To identify the occupants of those vehicles; or
2. Because of the existence of an emergency.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1072)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.194)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.073 - "Two-directional highway" defined.

"Two-directional highway" means an undivided highway upon which vehicles are allowed to proceed in opposite directions.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1482; A 1973, 449)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.215)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.100 - Obedience to police officer.

It is a misdemeanor for any person willfully to fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer while the officer is performing the duties of the officer in the enforcement of chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1482; A 1973, 282; 2021, 3325)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.253)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.103 - Rights and duties of person riding animal or driving vehicle drawn by animal.

Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions which by their nature can have no application.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1482)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.257)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.107 - Applicability of chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS to person, motor vehicle or other equipment engaged in work upon highway.

1. Except for the provisions of chapter 484C of NRS and any provisions made applicable by specific statute, the provisions of this chapter and chapters 484A, 484D and 484E of NRS do not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway.
2. The provisions of chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS apply to the persons, teams, motor vehicles and other equipment described in subsection 1 when traveling to or from such work.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1482; A 1973, 1323; 1983, 1068; 1999, 3415; 2005, 139)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.259)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.113 - Limitations on backing.

The driver of a vehicle:
1. Shall not back the vehicle unless such movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic;
2. Shall not back into an intersection, on or over a crosswalk, or around a street corner; and
3. Shall in every case yield the right-of-way to moving traffic and pedestrians.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1498)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.449)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.117 - Driving upon sidewalk prohibited; penalty; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the driver of a vehicle shall not drive upon or within any sidewalk area except at a permanent or temporary driveway or alley entrance. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a vehicle that is powered solely by electricity and designed to travel on three wheels when such a vehicle is operated:
(a) As an authorized emergency vehicle;
(b) By an officer or other authorized employee of a law enforcement agency, as that term is defined in NRS 239C.065, in the course of his or her official duties; or
(c) By a security guard, as that term is defined in NRS 648.016, in the course of his or her official duties.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1507; A 2015, 213; 2021, 3325)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.451)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.120 - Driving on defiles, canyons or mountain highways.

The driver of a motor vehicle traveling through defiles or canyons or on mountain highways shall hold such motor vehicle under control and as near the right hand edge of the highway as reasonably possible.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 504)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.457)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.123 - Coasting prohibited in certain circumstances.

1. The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a downgrade shall not coast with the gears of such vehicle in neutral.
2. The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when traveling upon a downgrade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 504)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.459)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.127 - Following too closely.

1. The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.
2. The driver of any truck or combination of vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width, which is following a truck, or combination of vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width, shall, whenever conditions permit, leave a space of 500 feet so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, but this shall not prevent a truck or combination of vehicles from overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles. This subsection does not apply to any vehicle or combination of vehicles while moving on a highway on which there are two or more lanes available for traffic moving in the same direction.
3. Motor vehicles being driven upon any highway outside of a business district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be operated to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle or combination of vehicles to enter and occupy such space without danger.
4. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
5. This section does not apply to a vehicle which is using driver-assistive platooning technology, as defined in NRS 482A.032.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1489; A 2017, 4469; 2021, 3325)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.307)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.150 - Drinking alcoholic beverage while driving motor vehicle or open container of alcoholic beverage a misdemeanor; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone.

1. It is a misdemeanor for a person to drink an alcoholic beverage while the person is driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle upon a highway.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, it is a misdemeanor for a person to have an open container of an alcoholic beverage within the passenger area of a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is upon a highway. This subsection does not apply to:
(a) The passenger area of a motor vehicle which is designed, maintained or used primarily for the transportation of persons for compensation; or
(b) The living quarters of a house coach or house trailer,
but does apply to the driver of such a motor vehicle who is in possession or control of an open container of an alcoholic beverage.
3. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Alcoholic beverage" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.015.
(b) "Open container" means a container which has been opened or the seal of which has been broken.
(c) "Passenger area" means that area of a vehicle which is designed for the seating of the driver or a passenger.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 315; A 1991, 838; 2003, 3246; 2013, 542; 2015, 1561; 2021, 3328)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.448)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.153 - Boarding or alighting from vehicle; opening door of vehicle.

1. A person shall not board or alight from any vehicle while it is in motion.
2. A person shall not open the door of or board or alight from the side of a vehicle which is closest to passing traffic in such a manner as to interfere with moving vehicular traffic.
3. A person shall not leave open a door on the side of a vehicle which is closest to passing traffic longer than is necessary for immediate loading or unloading of passengers or cargo.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1507; A 1985, 1040)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.475)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.160 - Person riding upon bed of flatbed truck or within bed of pickup truck prohibited; exceptions; citation and penalty.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 4, a driver shall not permit a person, with regard to a motor vehicle being operated on a paved highway, to ride upon or within any portion of the vehicle that is primarily designed or intended for carrying goods or other cargo or that is otherwise not designed or intended for the use of passengers, including, without limitation:
(a) Upon the bed of a flatbed truck; or
(b) Within the bed of a pickup truck.
2. A driver may permit a person to ride upon the bed of a flatbed truck or within the bed of a pickup truck if the person is:
(a) Eighteen years of age or older; or
(b) Under 18 years of age and the motor vehicle is:
(1) Being used in the course of farming or ranching; or
(2) Being driven in a parade authorized by a local authority.
3. A civil infraction citation must be issued pursuant to NRS 484A.7035 to a driver who permits a person to ride upon or within a vehicle in violation of subsection 1. A driver who is cited pursuant to this subsection shall be punished by a civil penalty of at least $35 but not more than $100.
4. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to the portion of the bed of a truck that is covered by a camper shell or slide-in camper.
5. A violation of this section:
(a) Is not a moving traffic violation for the purposes of NRS 483.473; and
(b) May not be considered as:
(1) Negligence or causation in a civil action; or
(2) Negligent or reckless driving for the purposes of NRS 484B.653.
6. As used in this section:
(a) "Camper shell" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 361.017.
(b) "Slide-in camper" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.113.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1507; A 2001, 1906; 2003, 3246; 2021, 3330)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.473)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.163 - 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 or pedestrian safety zone.

1. A person shall not drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such number of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver’s control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
2. A passenger in a vehicle shall not ride in such position as to interfere with the driver’s view ahead or to the sides, or to interfere with the driver’s control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 484D.440, a vehicle must not be operated upon any highway unless the driver’s vision through any required glass equipment is normal.
4. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1502; A 1993, 2434; 2003, 3246; 2015, 1562)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.453)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.200 - Driving on right half of highway required; exceptions; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone.

1. Upon all highways of sufficient width a vehicle must be driven upon the right half of the highway, except as follows:
(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the laws governing such movements;
(b) When the right half of the highway is closed to traffic;
(c) Upon a highway divided into three lanes for traffic under the laws applicable thereon;
(d) Upon a highway designated and posted for one-way traffic; or
(e) When the highway is not of sufficient width.
2. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1498; A 2003, 3238; 2015, 1563)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.291)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.203 - Duties of drivers passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone.

1. Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other keeping to the right, and upon highways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the paved portion of the highway as nearly as possible.
2. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1499; A 2003, 3238; 2015, 1564)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.293)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.207 - Overtaking vehicle on left side: Duties of drivers of overtaking and overtaken vehicle; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone.

1. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the highway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
2. Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle upon observing the overtaking vehicle or hearing a signal. The driver of an overtaken vehicle shall not increase the speed of the vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
3. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1499; A 1973, 1325; 2003, 3239; 2015, 1564)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.295)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.208 - Duty of driver to move out of left lane when traveling at a certain rate of speed: When required; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, on a controlled-access highway which has two or more clearly marked lanes for traveling in the same direction, a driver may not continue to operate a motor vehicle in the extreme left lane if the driver knows, or reasonably should know, that he or she is traveling at a rate of speed which is less than the posted speed limit for that portion of the controlled-access highway and is being overtaken in that lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed.
2. The requirements of subsection 1 do not apply:
(a) To a driver operating a motor vehicle that is:
(1) Overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
(2) Preparing for a left turn at an intersection;
(3) Traveling in a lane designated for the use of high-occupancy vehicles pursuant to NRS 484A.460, if the driver complies with the requirements to travel in such a lane; or
(4) Engaged in the construction, maintenance or repair of the highway, including, without limitation, the removal of snow.
(b) When traffic conditions, inclement weather, obstructions or hazards make it necessary to drive in the extreme left lane.
(c) When compliance with an official traffic control device or the directions given by a peace officer makes it necessary to drive in the extreme left lane.
(d) To the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in the course of his or her official duties.
(e) To a driver operating a motor vehicle within the geographical limits of a city or town.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 628)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.213 - Limitations on overtaking on left side; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone.

1. A vehicle must not be driven to the left side of the center of a two-lane, two-directional highway and overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken.
2. A vehicle must not be driven to the left side of the highway at any time:
(a) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
(b) When approaching within 100 feet or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing.
(c) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
3. Subsection 2 does not apply upon a one-way highway.
4. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1499; A 2003, 3239; 2015, 1565)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.299)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.217 - Zones in which overtaking on left side or making left-hand turn prohibited; exceptions; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone.

1. The Department of Transportation with respect to highways constructed under the authority of chapter 408 of NRS, and local authorities with respect to highways under their jurisdiction, may determine those zones of highways where overtaking and passing to the left or making a left-hand turn would be hazardous, and may by the erection of official traffic-control devices indicate such zones. When such devices are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person, every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions thereof.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, a driver shall not drive on the left side of the highway within such zone or drive across or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark such zone throughout its length.
3. A driver may drive across a pavement striping marking such zone to an adjoining highway if the driver has first given the appropriate turn signal and there will be no impediment to oncoming or following traffic.
4. Except where otherwise provided, a driver may drive across a pavement striping marking such a zone to make a left-hand turn if the driver has first given the appropriate turn signal in compliance with NRS 484B.413, if it is safe and if it would not be an impediment to oncoming or following traffic.
5. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1489; A 1973, 1325; 1979, 1804; 2003, 3240; 2015, 1565)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.301)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.220 - One-way highway; rotary traffic island.

1. Upon a highway designated and signposted for one-way traffic a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated.
2. A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1500)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.303)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.223 - Driving on highway having multiple marked lanes for traffic; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone.

1. If a highway has two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic traveling in one direction, vehicles must:
(a) Be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane; and
(b) Not be moved from that lane until the driver has given the appropriate turn signal and ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.
2. Upon a highway which has been divided into three clearly marked lanes, a vehicle must not be driven in the extreme left lane at any time. A vehicle on such a highway must not be driven in the center lane except:
(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle where the highway is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic for a safe distance;
(b) In preparation for a left turn; or
(c) When the center lane is allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction in which the vehicle is proceeding and a sign is posted to give notice of such allocation.
3. If a highway has been designed to provide a single center lane to be used only for turning by traffic moving in both directions, the following rules apply:
(a) A vehicle may be driven in the center turn lane only for the purpose of making a left-hand turn onto or from the highway.
(b) A vehicle must not travel more than 200 feet in a center turn lane before making a left-hand turn from the highway.
(c) A vehicle must not travel more than 50 feet in a center turn lane after making a left-hand turn onto the highway before merging with traffic.
4. If a highway has been designed to provide a single right lane to be used only for turning, a vehicle must:
(a) Be driven in the right turn lane only for the purpose of making a right turn; and
(b) While being driven in the right turn lane, not travel through an intersection.
5. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1500; A 1973, 1326; 1999, 1664; 2003, 3240; 2005, 309; 2015, 1566)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.305)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road › NRS 484B.227 - Driving on divided highway: Prohibited turns; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone.

1. Every vehicle driven upon a divided highway must be driven only upon the right-hand roadway and must not be driven over, across or within any dividing space, barrier or section or make any left turn, semicircular turn or U-turn, except through an opening in the barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection established by a public authority.
2. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1500; A 1973, 449; 2003, 3241; 2015, 1566)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.309)