Nevada Driving Laws You Should Know About
It’s often said that one of the reasons we have so many car accidents in Las Vegas is because of people moving here from all over the country. DMV.org, a website that sums up the driving laws in all 50 states, including Nevada.
Here’s a summary of some of the laws you should be aware of, but I strongly suggest getting to know them all.
Headlights
Headlights must be used from 30 minutes before sunset until 30 minutes after sunrise, and whenever conditions make it impossible to see clearly at least 1,000 feet ahead.
High beams should not be used within 500 feet of approaching traffic, or 300 feet of trailing traffic.
Seat Belts
Anyone six years and older riding in a motor vehicle must wear a safety belt, if the vehicle is required to have safety belts.
Vehicles built after 1969 must have at least lap-type safety belts for all riders, plus shoulder harnesses for front-seat riders.
Vehicles built between 1968-1969 need only have lap-type safety belts for front seat riders.
Child Safety Seats
Children who are younger than six or weigh less than 60 pounds must ride in an approved safety restraint system.
In addition, children who are younger than one or weigh less than 20 pounds must ride facing the rear of the vehicle.
Children are generally safest riding in the back seat. In fact, with vehicles containing front seat passenger air bags, infants should always ride in the back seat.
If you don’t properly restrain child passengers, you can be fined, forced to perform community service, and have your license suspended.
Cell Phones
There are currently no statewide restrictions on cell phone use while driving in Nevada.
Helmets
If you ride a motorcycle, you are required to wear a helmet. In addition, on cycles without windscreens, you must protect yourself by using glasses, goggles or face shields.
Reporting an Unsafe Driver
Motorists can call *647 (or *NHP) on their cell phones to alert the Nevada Highway Patrol about accidents, disabled vehicles, hazardous situations, and potentially drunk drivers.
Unattended Children
Leaving a child younger than seven in a vehicle without proper supervision (someone at least 12 years old) is considered a misdemeanor, if doing so endangers the child’s health and safety.
The state also considers leaving a child in a situation where physical or mental harm may take place (due to abuse or neglect) to be child endangerment.
Adam S. Kutner
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