Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 43, Vehicles

Nev. Rev. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 484B.297: Walking along and upon highways; solicitation of ride, business or contribution from driver or occupant of vehicle prohibited in certain circumstances; intoxicated pedestrian prohibited within traveled portion of highway; applicability to riders of animals; applicability where sidewalk is obstructed

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Pedestrians must use sidewalks where available and walk on the left facing traffic where sidewalks don't exist. Soliciting rides or contributions from vehicles and walking intoxicated on traveled highways are prohibited. Violations are misdemeanors.

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