Nevada

Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 43, Vehicles

801 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 483.010 — to 483.630, inclusive, or pursuant to any other law relating to the ownership or driving of motor vehicles
• § 483.015 — Applicability
• § 483.020 — Definitions
• § 483.030 — to 483.190, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections
• § 483.035 — “Border state employee” defined
• § 483.040 — “Cancellation” and “cancelled” defined
• § 483.045 — “Concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath” defined
• § 483.063 — “Driver” defined
• § 483.064 — “Driver authorization card” defined
• § 483.065 — “Driver’s license” defined
• § 483.067 — “Electric bicycle” defined
• § 483.070 — “Farm tractor” defined
• § 483.075 — “Foreign exchange student” defined
• § 483.080 — “Highway” defined
• § 483.081 — “International instructor” defined
• § 483.082 — “International student” defined
• § 483.083 — “License” defined
• § 483.085 — “Licensee” defined
• § 483.088 — “Moped” defined
• § 483.090 — “Motor vehicle” defined
• § 483.100 — “Nonresident” defined
• § 483.115 — “Out-of-state student” defined
• § 483.120 — “Owner” defined
• § 483.125 — “Photograph” defined
• § 483.135 — “Premises to which the public has access” defined
• § 483.141 — “Resident” defined
• § 483.150 — “Revocation” defined
• § 483.160 — “School bus” defined
• § 483.165 — “State” defined
• § 483.170 — “Street” defined
• § 483.180 — “Suspension” defined
• § 483.190 — “Vehicle” defined
• § 483.200 — Employment of examiners and other employees; duties of examiners
• § 483.205 — Medical Board: Appointment; duties
• § 483.210 — Offices
• § 483.220 — Regulations
• § 483.222 — Department authorized to enter agreement with Department of Veterans Services for purposes of sharing information relevant to verifying whether applicant was honorably discharged
• § 483.225 — List of licensed drivers to be provided for selection of jury; reimbursement of Department
• § 483.230 — Licensing of drivers required; vehicle being towed; possession of more than one license prohibited
• § 483.235 — Holders of class A noncommercial drivers’ licenses: Department to adopt regulations concerning driving of combinations of vehicles of certain length and weight
• § 483.240 — Exemptions from licensing
• § 483.245 — License issued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance; reciprocal agreements with other states or countries
• § 483.250 — Issuance of license to certain persons prohibited; exceptions
• § 483.2521 — shall not, during the first 6 months after the date on which the driver’s license is issued, transport as a passenger a person who is under 18 years of age, unless the person is a member of his or her immediate family
• § 483.2523 — only if the violation is discovered when the vehicle is halted or its driver is arrested for another alleged violation or offense
• § 483.2525 — Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Violation of restriction on transporting certain passengers during initial period of licensure not primary offense; issuance of citations
• § 483.2527 — Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Information included on and format of license; regulations
• § 483.2529 — Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Duration of restriction or suspension of license for certain violations
• § 483.255 — Department to adopt regulations regarding hours of training required for issuance of license to minor who attends school for training drivers
• § 483.267 — Restricted license for person between ages of 14 and 18 if medical hardship exists in family: Issuance; application; restrictions
• § 483.270 — Restricted license for pupil in school: Issuance; application; restrictions; regulations
• § 483.280 — Instruction, restricted instruction and temporary drivers’ permits
• § 483.283 — Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of license of certain criminal offenders; expiration of license; regulations
• § 483.289 — Application for license or instruction permit: Choice of statutory provisions
• § 483.290 — or 483.291 or the renewal of an instruction permit or driver’s license, the Department shall inquire whether the person desires to declare that he or she is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States
• § 483.291 — Application for driver authorization card or instruction permit; acceptable documents for proof of name, age and residence; requirements for card or permit; expiration and renewal; exceptions; limitations on use of card or permit
• § 483.292 — Declaration of status as veteran: Inquiry by Department upon application for instruction permit or license; provision of evidence by applicant; required documentation for designation of status on license or permit; monthly compilation and transmission to Department of Veterans Services of list of pe
• § 483.2925 — Designation of veteran status on license or permit; duties of Department
• § 483.294 — Registration of certain males with Selective Service System when applying for license or permit to drive or driver authorization card; application for license or permit to drive or driver authorization card to include certain information concerning such registration; transmittal of information to Se
• § 483.295 — Application from person previously licensed in another state; copy of record from other state becomes part of Nevada record; Department to furnish records to other states
• § 483.300 — Signing and verification of application of minor by responsible person; liability
• § 483.310 — Release from liability upon cancellation of minor’s license
• § 483.320 — Cancellation of license upon death of person signing minor’s application
• § 483.325 — Qualifications for safe driving of types of vehicles; types or classifications of licenses
• § 483.330 — for a noncommercial driver’s license............................................................................................................
• § 483.340 — Issuance and contents of license; contents of license to be prescribed by regulation; license for purposes of identification only issued to certain persons; confidentiality of certain information; exception; prohibited acts; anatomical gifts; symbol indicating medical condition; adoption of regulati
• § 483.347 — Shape of license; inclusion of photograph; issuance in certain circumstances of temporary driver’s license without photograph; duties of Department
• § 483.348 — Issuance of specially designed driver’s licenses to insulin dependent diabetics and epileptics; Department of Public Safety required to provide for education of peace officers relating to treatment and identification of such persons
• § 483.3485 — Program for imprinting symbol indicating medical condition on license: Establishment; regulations; eligibility; records of medical condition; provision of information about program; donations
• § 483.349 — Placement of designation on license issued to person with disability which limits or impairs ability to walk
• § 483.3495 — Placement of designation on license issued to person with communication need; Department prohibited from requiring disclosure of communication need
• § 483.350 — License to be carried and surrendered upon demand; limitation on conviction
• § 483.360 — Restricted license; procedure for suspension or revocation; penalty
• § 483.363 — Report requesting that Department examine licensee who may be unable to safely operate motor vehicle: Qualifications of persons who may file; required contents; confidentiality; exception; limitation upon filing; Administrator to prescribe form and procedure
• § 483.367 — Report of inability of person to safely operate motor vehicle: Department to require examination and take other appropriate action; reinstatement of restricted, suspended or revoked license; issuance of replacement license
• § 483.370 — Duplicate or substitute permit or license
• § 483.375 — Change of full legal name on license: Requirements; circumstances when permitted; fee
• § 483.376 — Alternate address on license at request of peace officer or retired peace officer: Requirements; application; regulations
• § 483.380 — Expiration of license; exception; Department to prescribe by regulation when license expires; deferred expiration of license of persons on active duty in Armed Forces and certain members of their families
• § 483.382 — Renewal of license: Notice to licensee; additional tests
• § 483.383 — Renewal of license: Procedure for renewal by mail; regulations
• § 483.384 — Renewal of license: Test of eyesight; report in lieu of test; regulations; when examination may be required
• § 483.386 — unless the person is exempt pursuant to that section
• § 483.390 — Notice of change of address
• § 483.395 — Change of driver’s license number at request of victim of identity theft
• § 483.400 — Records of Department
• § 483.410 — in addition to the cost of renewing the license except that the following persons are exempt from this penalty: 1
• § 483.415 — Additional fee; deposit in Highway and Safety Administrative Account; use of money
• § 483.417 — One-time waiver of fees to furnish duplicate license to homeless person or person recently released from prison, jail or detention facility; one-time waiver of fees to furnish original or renewal license or to reinstate license for person recently released from prison, jail or detention facility; on
• § 483.419 — to 483.525, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in
• § 483.4193 — “Ignition interlock device” defined
• § 483.4194 — “Ignition interlock privilege” defined
• § 483.420 — Authority of Department to cancel license
• § 483.430 — Suspension or revocation of privilege of nonresident; report of certain civil infractions or convictions in this State or revocation or suspension involving nonresident
• § 483.440 — Suspension or revocation of license or privilege upon conviction in another state
• § 483.441 — Suspension of license for delinquent payment of administrative fines and other costs owed pursuant to NRS 706.476 or 706.771; notice; plan for repayment; reinstatement; fee for reinstatement
• § 483.443 — Suspension of license for failure to comply with certain subpoenas or warrants or failure to satisfy arrearage in payment of support for child; reinstatement of license
• § 483.445 — Suspension or revocation of license of member of Armed Forces
• § 483.447 — has accumulated 3 or more demerit points, but less than 12, the Department shall notify the person of this fact
• § 483.448 — Future driving privileges: Notice; demerit points; suspension; hearing
• § 483.450 — Conviction of offense or finding of civil infraction: Regulations prescribing recordation of conviction or finding; duties of courts; expenses
• § 483.460 — Mandatory revocation of license, permit or privilege to drive; period of revocation; tolling of period of revocation during imprisonment; ineligibility for restricted license or ignition interlock privilege; action to carry out court’s order
• § 483.461 — Mandatory suspension of license of person less than 21 years of age if test shows concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in blood or breath; cancellation of suspension and credit toward subsequent revocation or suspension
• § 483.462 — Test indicating person less than 21 years of age has concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in blood or breath; duties of peace officer and Department; order for suspension of license
• § 483.463 — Review of order of suspension issued pursuant to NRS 483.462; hearing; issuance of temporary license; affirmation or rescission of suspension; judicial review
• § 483.464 — Issuance of restricted license after certain period if license suspended pursuant to NRS 483.462
• § 483.465 — Mandatory suspension of license when person violates promise to appear pursuant to citation: Notice; period of suspension
• § 483.470 — Grounds for discretionary suspension of license without preliminary hearing; notice; hearing
• § 483.473 — Establishment of uniform system of demerit points; schedule of demerits; assessment of points
• § 483.475 — Demerit points: Cancellation for successful completion of course of traffic safety; limitations; suspension of license; cumulative period for suspension; notice; hearing
• § 483.477 — Attendance at school for training drivers upon suspension
• § 483.480 — Department may require examination before suspension or revocation of license; no additional fee or examination for reinstatement under certain circumstances
• § 483.490 — Issuance of restricted license; penalties; period of suspension or revocation; issuance of ignition interlock privilege
• § 483.495 — Tests and other requirements for reinstatement of license; waiver of tests or requirements; modification of revocation, suspension or cancellation
• § 483.500 — Surrender and reissuance of license upon suspension or revocation
• § 483.505 — Voluntary surrender of license; reissuance
• § 483.510 — Operation in this State under foreign license during suspension or revocation prohibited
• § 483.520 — Judicial review
• § 483.525 — Proof of financial responsibility required for restoration of revoked license, permit or privilege; maintenance; suspension for failure to maintain
• § 483.530 — Unlawful uses of license; prohibited acts related to provision of false information or commission of fraud in connection with application for license or identification card; penalties
• § 483.550 — Driving without valid license; penalty
• § 483.560 — Driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended; probation, suspended sentences and plea bargaining prohibited; exception; penalties
• § 483.570 — Driving when privilege as nonresident cancelled, suspended or revoked; penalty
• § 483.575 — Driving if epilepsy severely impairs ability to safely operate motor vehicle; penalty; duties of physician or advanced practice registered nurse
• § 483.580 — Permitting unauthorized minor to drive; penalty
• § 483.590 — Permitting unauthorized person to drive; penalty
• § 483.600 — Employing unlicensed driver; penalty
• § 483.610 — Renting motor vehicle to another: Conditions; record; penalty
• § 483.620 — Violation not declared to be misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony is civil infraction
• § 483.630 — Uniformity of interpretation
• § 483.635 — Authority of Department to enter into agreement to facilitate exchange of information concerning drivers’ licenses and driving records; regulations
• § 483.641 — to 483.663, inclusive, in the scope of their public duties or employment, are not liable to any person for civil damages
• § 483.643 — “Identification card” defined
• § 483.645 — “Next-of-Kin Registry” defined
• § 483.647 — “Registrant” defined
• § 483.651 — Establishment of Registry by Department; Department to provide access by certain persons
• § 483.653 — if he or she so chooses
• § 483.655 — Law enforcement personnel required to search Registry after certain motor vehicle crashes; notification of emergency contact person; procedure for notification upon death of registrant
• § 483.657 — Law enforcement personnel authorized to search Registry upon certain accident or emergency situations; notification of emergency contact person; procedures for notification upon death of registrant
• § 483.659 — Information regarding emergency contact person in Registry is confidential
• § 483.661 — Immunity from liability for certain persons using Registry
• § 483.663 — Authority of Department to adopt regulations
• § 483.700 — to 483.780, inclusive, and which complies with the applicable regulations governing the establishment, conduct and scope of automobile driver education adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to NRS 389.090; (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, has at least 50 hours of supervis
• § 483.710 — Requirements for licensure as operator of school
• § 483.720 — Requirements for licensure as instructor for school
• § 483.7205 — Applicant for licensure as operator of school or instructor for school: Submission of fingerprints; payment of fee
• § 483.721 — Application for licensure as instructor for school to include social security number
• § 483.722 — Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for licensure as instructor for school; grounds for denial of license; duty of Department
• § 483.723 — Minimum age for training; exceptions
• § 483.725 — Courses of training: Required topics of instruction; use of communications technology for interactive instruction and testing; regulations
• § 483.727 — Defensive driving course: Department to approve under certain circumstances; Department to maintain list of approved courses; regulations
• § 483.730 — Licenses: Issuance; term; renewal; training; exception
• § 483.740 — Liability insurance
• § 483.745 — Inspection of vehicles: Frequency; results to be provided to Department within certain period; Department to adopt certain regulations; results thereof to be maintained for certain period
• § 483.750 — Maintenance of vehicles
• § 483.755 — Books and records: Location; inspection and copying; retention
• § 483.760 — Grounds for refusal to issue or cancellation, revocation or suspension of license
• § 483.765 — Suspension of license as instructor for school for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
• § 483.767 — Administrative fines; opportunity for hearing; disposition of fines collected; injunctions and other remedies
• § 483.770 — Exemptions
• § 483.780 — Fees
• § 483.785 — Department authorized to accept gifts and grants of money to provide financial assistance to certain pupils for automobile drivers’ education; regulations
• § 483.790 — Definitions
• § 483.800 — Information to be furnished to Department; establishment of registry; regulations; maintenance of file; confidentiality; exception; penalty
• § 483.810 — to 483.890, inclusive, and who is not ineligible to receive an identification card pursuant to NRS 483.861, is entitled to receive an identification card if the person is: (a) A resident of this State and is 10 years of age or older and does not hold a valid driver’s license or identification card f
• § 483.820 — Persons entitled to card; fees
• § 483.825 — One-time waiver of fees to furnish duplicate card to homeless person or person recently released from prison, jail or detention facility; one-time waiver of fees to furnish original or renewal card or reinstate card for person recently released from prison, jail or detention facility; reimbursement;
• § 483.830 — Duties of Director
• § 483.840 — Form and effect of card; Department to adopt regulations prescribing contents of card; duties of Department concerning anatomical gifts, indicia of medical condition; Anatomical Gift Account; donor registry
• § 483.850 — or the renewal of an identification card pursuant to NRS 483.875, the Department shall inquire whether the person desires to declare that he or she is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States
• § 483.852 — Declaration of status as veteran: Inquiry by Department upon application for card; provision of evidence by applicant; required documentation for designation of status on card; monthly compilation and transmission to Department of Veterans Services of list of persons who have declared status
• § 483.853 — Designation of veteran status on card; duties of Department
• § 483.854 — Alternate address on card at request of peace officer or retired peace officer: Requirements; application; regulations
• § 483.855 — Registration of certain males with Selective Service System when applying for identification card; application for identification card to include certain information concerning such registration; transmittal of information to Selective Service System
• § 483.860 — Proof of full legal name and age; regulations; consular identification cards
• § 483.8605 — Change of full legal name on card: Requirements; circumstances when permitted; fee
• § 483.861 — Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of card of certain criminal offenders; expiration of card; regulations
• § 483.863 — Program for imprinting symbol indicating medical condition on card: Establishment; regulations; eligibility; records of medical condition; provision of information about program; donations
• § 483.865 — Placement of designation on card issued to person with disability which limits or impairs ability to walk
• § 483.866 — Placement of designation on card issued to person with communication need; Department prohibited from requiring person to disclose communication need
• § 483.867 — Placement of designation on card issued to person who is seasonal resident
• § 483.870 — Validity of card; surrender of card; report of change of information or loss of card
• § 483.875 — Expiration as prescribed by regulation; renewability of card; duties of and restriction upon authority of Department
• § 483.880 — Duplicate card; return of original
• § 483.890 — Unlawful acts; penalty
• § 483.900 — to 483.940, inclusive, to submit to an examination
• § 483.902 — Applicability
• § 483.904 — Definitions
• § 483.906 — Authority of Department
• § 483.908 — Adoption of regulations
• § 483.910 — Schedule of fees
• § 483.912 — Administration of driving skills test by person or agency other than Department; credit for passing test
• § 483.914 — Department to notify Commercial Driver’s License Information System of certain matters concerning issuance and validity of licenses
• § 483.916 — Release of information regarding driver’s record
• § 483.918 — Department to notify jurisdiction issuing license of certain violations committed in Nevada
• § 483.920 — Effect of convictions entered in other states
• § 483.924 — Restrictions on driving commercial motor vehicle on highways of Nevada
• § 483.926 — Commercial driver’s license: Privilege granted; general requirement; surrender of other licenses
• § 483.927 — Designation of veteran status on license; duties of Department
• § 483.9275 — Alternate address on license at request of peace officer or retired peace officer: Requirements; application; regulations