USA Statutes : nevada
Title : Title 43 - PUBLIC SAFETY; VEHICLES; WATERCRAFT
Chapter : CHAPTER 486 - MOTORCYCLES AND SIMILAR VEHICLES
As used in NRS 486.011 to 486.381 ,
inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms
defined in NRS 486.031 to 486.057
, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed
to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1465; A 1975, 1082; 1979, 856; 1985, 1959;
1991, 1067)
“Highway” means the entire width
between the boundary lines of every way maintained by a public authority
when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of
vehicular traffic.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1465)
“Moped” means a vehicle which looks
and handles essentially like a bicycle and is propelled by a small engine
which produces not more than 2 gross brake horsepower and which has a
displacement of not more than 50 cubic centimeters, and:
1. Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact
with the ground but is not a tractor; and
2. Is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per
hour on a flat surface with not more than 1 percent grade in any
direction when the motor is engaged.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1082; A 1983, 896)
“Motorcycle” means every motor
vehicle equipped with a seat or a saddle for the use of the driver and
designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the
ground, including a power cycle but excluding a tractor and a moped.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1465; A 1975, 1082)
“Muffler” means a device
consisting of a series of chambers or baffle plates, or other mechanical
design, for the purpose of receiving exhaust gas from an internal
combustion engine, and is effective in reducing noise, but does not
include such a device equipped with an apparatus which permits the
exhaust gas to be discharged directly into the air without passing
through such device.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1465)
“Program” means the Program for
the Education of Motorcycle Riders.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1064)
“Trimobile” means every motor
vehicle designed to travel with three wheels in contact with the ground,
two of which are power driven.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 856)
DRIVERS’ LICENSES
Except for a nonresident who is at least 16 years of age and
is authorized by the state of his residency to drive a motorcycle, a
person shall not drive:
1. A motorcycle, except a trimobile, upon a highway unless that
person holds a valid motorcycle driver’s license issued pursuant to NRS
486.011 to 486.381 , inclusive, or a driver’s license issued
pursuant to chapter 483 of NRS endorsed to
authorize the holder to drive a motorcycle.
2. A trimobile upon a highway unless that person holds a valid
motorcycle driver’s license issued pursuant to NRS 486.011 to 486.381 ,
inclusive, or a driver’s license issued pursuant to chapter 483 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1465; A 1979, 856; 1991, 2231; 1997, 2078)
Except as otherwise
provided in NRS 486.161 , the Department
shall not issue a motorcycle driver’s license unless the applicant:
1. Is at least 16 years of age; and
2. Has successfully completed:
(a) Such written examination and driving test as may be required by
the Department; or
(b) A course of motorcycle safety approved by the Department.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1466; A 1973, 1444; 1995, 88)
1. Every application for a motorcycle driver’s license must be
made upon a form furnished by the Department and must be verified by the
applicant before a person authorized to administer oaths. Officers and
employees of the Department may administer those oaths without charge.
2. Every application must:
(a) State the full name, date of birth, sex and residence address
of the applicant;
(b) Briefly describe the applicant;
(c) State whether the applicant has previously been licensed as a
driver, and, if so, when and by what state or country;
(d) State whether any such license has ever been suspended or
revoked, or whether an application has ever been refused, and, if so, the
date of and reason for such suspension, revocation or refusal; and
(e) Give such other information as the Department requires to
determine the competency and eligibility of the applicant.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 5, 6 and 7, every
applicant shall furnish proof of his name and age by displaying an
original or certified copy of at least one of the following documents:
(a) If he was born in the United States, including, without
limitation, the District of Columbia or any territory of the United
States:
(1) A birth certificate issued by a state, a political
subdivision of a state, the District of Columbia or any territory of the
United States;
(2) A driver’s license issued by another state, the District
of Columbia or any territory of the United States;
(3) A passport issued by the United States Government;
(4) A military identification card or military dependent
identification card issued by any branch of the Armed Forces of the
United States;
(5) For persons who served in any branch of the Armed Forces
of the United States, a report of separation;
(6) A Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood issued by the
United States Government; or
(7) Such other documentation as specified by the Department
by regulation; or
(b) If he was born outside the United States:
(1) A Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of
Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card or Temporary Resident Card issued
by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services;
(2) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the
Department of State;
(3) A driver’s license issued by another state, the District
of Columbia or any territory of the United States;
(4) A passport issued by the United States Government; or
(5) Any other proof acceptable to the Department other than
a passport issued by a foreign government.
4. Every applicant who has been assigned a social security number
must furnish proof of his social security number by displaying:
(a) An original card issued to the applicant by the Social Security
Administration bearing the social security number of the applicant; or
(b) Other proof acceptable to the Department, including, without
limitation, records of employment or federal income tax returns.
5. The Department may refuse to accept a driver’s license issued
by another state, the District of Columbia or any territory of the United
States if the Department determines that the other state, the District of
Columbia or the territory of the United States has less stringent
standards than the State of Nevada for the issuance of a driver’s license.
6. With respect to any document described in paragraph (b) of
subsection 3, the Department may:
(a) If the document has expired, refuse to accept the document or
refuse to issue a driver’s license to the person presenting the document,
or both; and
(b) If the document specifies a date by which the person presenting
the document must depart from the United States, issue to the person
presenting the document a driver’s license that expires on the date on
which the person is required to depart from the United States.
7. The Director shall adopt regulations setting forth criteria
pursuant to which the Department will issue or refuse to issue a driver’s
license in accordance with this section to a person who is a citizen of a
foreign country. The criteria must be based upon the purpose for which
that person is present within the United States.
8. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the
Department shall not accept a consular identification card as proof of
the age or identity of an applicant for a motorcycle driver’s license. As
used in this subsection, “consular identification card” has the meaning
ascribed to it in NRS 232.006 .
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1466; A 1973, 1445; 1987, 687; 1993, 2846;
1999, 2476 ; 2003, 470 , 1244 , 1935 , 2467 )
[Expires by
limitation on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each
state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting
the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child
support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating
to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a motorcycle
driver’s license shall submit to the Department the statement prescribed
by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of
Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The statement must be completed and signed by
the applicant.
2. The Department shall include the statement required pursuant to
subsection 1 in:
(a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for
the issuance or renewal of the license; or
(b) A separate form prescribed by the Department.
3. A motorcycle driver’s license may not be issued or renewed by
the Department if the applicant:
(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection
1; or
(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1
that he is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not
in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney
or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the
amount owed pursuant to the order.
4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant
to subsection 1 that he is subject to a court order for the support of a
child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the
district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the
repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Department shall
advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public
agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant
may take to satisfy the arrearage.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2077)
1. Whenever an application for a motorcycle driver’s license is
received from a person previously licensed in another state, the
Department shall request a copy of the driver’s record from such other
state. When received, the driver’s record shall become a part of the
driver’s record in this State with the same effect as though entered on
the driver’s record in this State in the original instance.
2. Whenever the Department receives a request for a driver’s
record from another licensing state the record shall be forwarded without
charge.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1466; A 1973, 1445)
1. The application of any person under the age of 18 years for a
motorcycle driver’s license must be signed and verified, before a person
authorized to administer oaths, by either or both the father or mother of
the applicant, if either or both are living and have custody of him, or
if neither parent is living, then by the guardian having custody, or by
an employer of the minor, or if there is no guardian or employer, then by
any responsible person who is willing to assume the obligation imposed
pursuant to NRS 486.011 to 486.381
, inclusive, upon a person signing the
application of a minor.
2. Any negligence or willful misconduct of a minor under the age
of 18 years when driving a motorcycle upon a highway is imputed to the
person who signed the application of the minor for a license. That person
is jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages caused by
negligence or willful misconduct.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1467; A 1973, 1445; 1991, 2231)
Any person who has signed the
application of a minor for an instruction permit or license may
thereafter file with the Department a verified written request that the
permit or license of the minor so granted be cancelled. Thereupon, the
Department shall cancel the permit or license of the minor, and the
person who signed the application of the minor is relieved from the
liability imposed pursuant to NRS 486.011 to 486.381 ,
inclusive, by reason of having signed such application on account of any
subsequent negligence or willful misconduct of such minor in driving a
motorcycle.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1467; A 1991, 2231)
The Department, upon receipt of satisfactory
evidence of the death of the persons who signed the application of a
minor for a license, shall cancel the license and shall not issue a new
license until a new application, signed and verified, is made as required
by NRS 486.011 to 486.381 , inclusive. This provision does not apply if
the minor has attained the age of 18 years.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1467; A 1973, 1446; 1991, 2231)
1. The Department may require every applicant for a motorcycle
driver’s license to submit to an examination conducted by the Department
or successfully complete a course of motorcycle safety approved by the
Department.
2. An examination may be held in the county where the applicant
resides within 30 days after the date application is made and may include:
(a) A test of the applicant’s ability to understand official
devices used to control traffic;
(b) A test of his knowledge of practices for safe driving and the
traffic laws of this State;
(c) Except as otherwise provided in a regulation adopted pursuant
to subsection 2 of NRS 483.330 , a test
of his eyesight; and
(d) An actual demonstration of his ability to exercise ordinary and
reasonable control in the operation of a motorcycle.
Ê The examination may also include such further physical and mental
examination as the Department finds necessary to determine the
applicant’s fitness to drive a motorcycle safely upon the highways.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1467; A 1987, 1310; 1995, 88)
Every application for an
instruction permit or driver’s license under the provisions of NRS
486.011 to 486.381 , inclusive, must be made upon a form furnished
by the Department. There must be no charge for the making and filing of
the application.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1467; A 1991, 2232)
[Effective until
the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to
establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the
professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support
arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to
paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, every motorcycle
driver’s license expires on the fourth anniversary of the licensee’s
birthday, measured in the case of an original license, a renewal license
or a license renewing an expired license, from the birthday nearest the
date of issuance or renewal. Any applicant whose date of birth is
February 29 is, for the purposes of NRS 486.011 to 486.381 ,
inclusive, considered to have the anniversary of his birth fall on
February 28.
2. Every license is renewable at any time before its expiration
upon application, submission of the statement required pursuant to NRS
486.084 and payment of the required
fee. Every motorcycle endorsement to a driver’s license issued on or
after January 1, 1972, expires simultaneously with the expiration of the
driver’s license.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1 of NRS 483.384
, each applicant for renewal must appear
before an examiner for a driver’s license and successfully pass a test of
his eyesight.
4. Any person who has been issued a driver’s license without
having the authority to drive a motorcycle endorsed thereon must, before
driving a motorcycle, successfully pass:
(a) A driving test conducted by the Department; or
(b) A course of motorcycle safety approved by the Department,
Ê and have the authority endorsed upon his license.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1468; A 1973, 1446; 1981, 1590; 1983, 503;
1987, 1310; 1993, 2847; 1995, 88, 2579; 1997, 2078)
[Effective on the
date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish
procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,
occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and
for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings.]
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, every motorcycle
driver’s license expires on the fourth anniversary of the licensee’s
birthday, measured in the case of an original license, a renewal license
or a license renewing an expired license, from the birthday nearest the
date of issuance or renewal. Any applicant whose date of birth is
February 29 is, for the purposes of NRS 486.011 to 486.381 ,
inclusive, considered to have the anniversary of his birth fall on
February 28.
2. Every license is renewable at any time before its expiration
upon application and payment of the required fee. Every motorcycle
endorsement to a driver’s license issued on or after January 1, 1972,
expires simultaneously with the expiration of the driver’s license.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1 of NRS 483.384
, each applicant for renewal must appear
before an examiner for a driver’s license and successfully pass a test of
his eyesight.
4. Any person who has been issued a driver’s license without
having the authority to drive a motorcycle endorsed thereon must, before
driving a motorcycle, successfully pass:
(a) A driving test conducted by the Department; or
(b) A course of motorcycle safety approved by the Department,
Ê and have the authority endorsed upon his license.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1468; A 1973, 1446; 1981, 1590; 1983, 503;
1987, 1310; 1993, 2847; 1995, 88, 2579; 1997, 2078, effective on the date
of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish
procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,
occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and
for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings)
[Expires by limitation on the date of the repeal of the federal law
requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending
and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses
for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes
relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. The Department shall, upon receiving notification from a
district attorney or other public agency collecting support for children
pursuant to NRS 425.510 that a court
has determined that a person who has been issued a motorcycle driver’s
license:
(a) Has failed to comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to a
proceeding to establish paternity or to establish or enforce an
obligation for the support of a child; or
(b) Is in arrears in the payment for the support of one or more
children,
Ê send a written notice to that person that his motorcycle driver’s
license is subject to suspension.
2. The notice must include:
(a) The reason for the suspension of the license;
(b) The information set forth in subsections 3 and 4; and
(c) Any other information the Department deems necessary.
3. If a person who receives a notice pursuant to subsection 1 does
not, within 30 days after he receives the notice, comply with the
subpoena or warrant or satisfy the arrearage as required in NRS 425.510
, the Department shall suspend his
license without providing him with an opportunity for a hearing.
4. The Department shall reinstate a license suspended pursuant to
this section if it receives a notice from the district attorney or other
public agency pursuant to NRS 425.510
that the person has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has
satisfied the arrearage pursuant to that section.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2077)
A person
shall not authorize or knowingly permit a motorcycle, except a trimobile,
owned by him or under his control to be driven upon any highway by any
person who is not authorized pursuant to NRS 486.011 to 486.381 ,
inclusive, to drive a motorcycle.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1468; A 1979, 857; 1985, 341; 1991, 2232)
OPERATION AND EQUIPMENT
1. A motorcycle or moped shall not be driven upon a highway while
carrying more than one person unless such motorcycle or moped is designed
by the manufacturer to carry more than one person.
2. A passenger shall ride:
(a) Behind the driver and astride the permanent or regular seat
which was designed for two persons;
(b) Astride another seat firmly attached at the rear of the driver;
or
(c) In a sidecar attached.
3. Every such motorcycle or moped designed for transporting a
passenger shall be equipped with footrests adjusted to fit such passenger.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1468; A 1975, 1082)
1. A person driving a motorcycle or moped shall ride only upon the
permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
2. A person shall not drive a motorcycle or moped with the seat
for the driver so positioned that the driver, when sitting astride the
seat with the motorcycle or moped in a stopped and upright position,
cannot reach the ground with both feet simultaneously.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1468; A 1975, 1082)
A person shall not drive a
motorcycle or moped equipped with handlebars which extend above the
uppermost portion of the driver’s shoulders when the driver sits on the
seat and the seat is depressed by the weight of the driver.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1469; A 1975, 1082; 1993, 1205)
The driver of a
motorcycle or moped shall drive with at least one hand on a handlebar at
all times.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1469; A 1973, 1447; 1975, 1082; 1985, 2054)
A person shall
not drive a motorcycle or moped unless the wheels are protected by
fenders to prevent the throwing of rocks, dirt, water or other substances
to the rear.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1469; A 1975, 1083)
1. The Department shall adopt standards for protective headgear
and protective glasses, goggles or face shields to be worn by the drivers
and passengers of motorcycles and transparent windscreens for motorcycles.
2. Except as provided in this section, when any motorcycle, except
a trimobile or moped, is being driven on a highway, the driver and
passenger shall wear protective headgear securely fastened on the head
and protective glasses, goggles or face shields meeting those standards.
Drivers and passengers of trimobiles shall wear protective glasses,
goggles or face shields which meet those standards.
3. When a motorcycle or a trimobile is equipped with a transparent
windscreen meeting those standards, the driver and passenger are not
required to wear glasses, goggles or face shields.
4. When a motorcycle is being driven in a parade authorized by a
local authority, the driver and passenger are not required to wear the
protective devices provided for in this section.
5. When a three-wheel motorcycle, on which the driver and
passengers ride within an enclosed cab, is being driven on a highway, the
driver and passengers are not required to wear the protective devices
required by this section.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1469; A 1973, 1194; 1975, 1083; 1979, 857;
1985, 1959)
1. A person shall not sell, offer for sale or distribute any
protective headgear, glasses, goggles or face shields for use by any
drivers or passengers of motorcycles or transparent windscreens for
motorcycles unless the equipment is of a type and specification meeting
the standards therefor adopted by the Department.
2. The provisions of this section do not prohibit the sale of
protective headgear, glasses, goggles or face shields which comply with
the rules and regulations adopted by the United States Department of
Transportation.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1469; A 1985, 1960)
1. Every motorcycle or moped operated upon a highway of this State
at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before
sunrise and at any other time when, because of insufficient light or
unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway
are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead must
display lighted lamps and illuminating devices as respectively required
pursuant to NRS 486.011 to 486.381
, inclusive.
2. Every motorcycle or moped operated upon a highway must be
equipped with stop lights to be lighted in the manner prescribed for the
use of such devices.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1469; A 1973, 730; 1975, 1083; 1991, 2232)
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, every motorcycle
or moped must be equipped with at least one tail lamp mounted on the
rear, which, when lighted as required by NRS 486.011 to 486.381 ,
inclusive, emits a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet
to the rear.
2. The tail lamp must be wired to be lighted whenever the head
lamp is lighted.
3. The tail lamp on a motorcycle may contain a blue insert that
does not exceed 1 inch in diameter.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1469; A 1975, 1083; 1991, 2232; 2003, 403
)
1. Every motorcycle manufactured after January 1, 1973, which is
sold or offered for sale and which is intended to be operated upon the
highways of this State shall be equipped with electric turn signal lamps.
2. Such lamps shall be located on the front and rear and shall
indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights in the direction toward
which the turn is to be made.
3. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same
level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling,
shall emit white or amber light, or any shade of light between white and
amber.
4. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same
level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling,
shall emit red or amber light, or any shade of light between red and
amber.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1469; A 1973, 731)
1. Every motorcycle or moped shall be equipped with at least one
and not more than two head lamps.
2. Every such head lamp on a motorcycle shall be located at a
height of not more than 54 inches nor less than 24 inches from the ground
as measured from the center of the lamp to the level ground upon which
such motorcycle stands without a load.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1083)
1. Every motorcycle or moped shall carry on the rear at least one
reflector, which shall be mounted at a height not less than 20 inches nor
more than 60 inches from the ground as measured from the center of the
reflector to the level ground upon which such motorcycle or moped stands
without a load.
2. Each such reflector shall be of a size and character and so
mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within 300 feet when
directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 31, 1084)
Every motorcycle or moped shall be equipped
with brakes adequate to control the stopping and holding as prescribed in
NRS 484.593 and 484.595 .
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1084)
Every motorcycle or moped shall be equipped
with two mirrors, each containing a reflection surface not less than 3
inches in diameter, with one mirror mounted on each handlebar, in
positions enabling the driver to view clearly the highway for a distance
of 200 feet to the rear.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1084)
A person driving a
motorcycle or moped upon a highway is entitled to all the rights and
subject to all the duties applicable to the drivers of motor vehicles as
provided by law, except those provisions which by their nature can have
no application.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1084)
Every motorcycle
or moped when being driven on the highway is entitled to full use of the
traffic lane it is occupying, and a person shall not drive another motor
vehicle in a manner which would deprive any such motorcycle or moped of
such use.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1084)
1. A person, except a police officer in the performance of his
duty, shall not drive a motorcycle or moped between moving or stationary
vehicles occupying adjacent traffic lanes.
2. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person shall not drive a
motorcycle, moped or trimobile abreast of or overtake or pass another
vehicle within the same traffic lane.
3. Motorcycles and mopeds may, with the consent of the drivers, be
operated no more than two abreast in a single traffic lane.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1084; 1979, 857)
Every
person driving a motorcycle shall manually deliver his license to drive a
motorcycle to any police officer or court upon request therefor by such
officer or court.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1471)
EDUCATION AND SAFETY OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
As used in NRS 486.363 to 486.377 ,
inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms
defined in NRS 486.365 , 486.367 and 486.370
have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 416 )
“Department” means the
Department of Public Safety.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 416 )
“Director” means the Director of
the Department of Public Safety.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 416 )
“Motorcycle”
does not include a trimobile.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1321; A 2003, 416 )
1. The Director shall:
(a) Establish the Program.
(b) Appoint an Administrator to carry out the Program.
(c) Consult regularly with the Advisory Committee for Motorcycle
Safety concerning the content and implementation of the Program.
(d) Approve courses of instruction provided by public or private
organizations which comply with the requirements established for the
Program.
(e) Adopt rules and regulations which are necessary to carry out
the Program.
2. The Director may contract for the provision of services
necessary for the Program.
3. The money in the Account for the Program for the Education of
Motorcycle Riders may be used only to pay the expenses of the Program,
including reimbursement to instructors licensed pursuant to NRS 486.375
for services provided for the Program.
The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after
deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1064)
1. A resident of this State who holds a motorcycle driver’s
license or a motorcycle endorsement to a driver’s license or who is
eligible to apply for such a license or endorsement may enroll in the
Program.
2. The Director shall establish a fee of not more than $100 for
the Program.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1065)
The Program must:
1. Be taught by an instructor licensed pursuant to NRS 486.375
.
2. Include:
(a) Instruction relating to the development of proper habits and
skills necessary for the safe operation of a motorcycle;
(b) Instruction relating to the effects of alcohol and controlled
substances on the operator of a motorcycle; and
(c) At least 8 hours of instruction in the actual operation of a
motorcycle for inexperienced operators and at least 4 hours of
instruction in the actual operation of a motorcycle for experienced
operators.
3. Each course of instruction must be approved by the Director
before it is offered to persons enrolled in the Program. The Director
shall not approve any course of instruction which does not meet or exceed
the requirements established for courses for the education of motorcycle
riders by nationally recognized public or private organizations approved
by the Director.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1065; A 1993, 554)
1. A person who:
(a) Is a resident of this State or is a member of the Armed Forces
of the United States stationed at a military installation located in
Nevada;
(b) Is at least 21 years old;
(c) Holds a motorcycle driver’s license or a motorcycle endorsement
to a driver’s license issued by the Department;
(d) Has held a motorcycle driver’s license or endorsement for at
least 2 years; and
(e) Is certified as an instructor of motorcycle riders by a
nationally recognized public or private organization which is approved by
the Director,
Ê may apply to the Department for a license as an instructor for the
Program.
2. The Department shall not license a person as an instructor if,
within 2 years before he submits his application for a license:
(a) He has accumulated three or more demerit points pursuant to the
uniform system of demerit points established pursuant to NRS 483.473
, or has been convicted of traffic
violations of comparable number and severity in another jurisdiction; or
(b) His driver’s license was suspended or revoked in any
jurisdiction.
3. The Director shall adopt standards and procedures for the
licensing of instructors for the Program.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1065; A 1993, 1321)
1. The Advisory Board on Motorcycle Safety, consisting of five
members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
2. The Governor shall appoint to the Board:
(a) One member who is a retail motorcycle dealer;
(b) One member who is a peace officer and operates a motorcycle in
carrying out his duties;
(c) One member who is an instructor licensed pursuant to NRS
486.375 ; and
(d) Two members of the general public with experience operating a
motorcycle. Not more than one of the members of the general public may be
a commercial dealer, distributor or manufacturer of motorcycles.
3. After the initial terms, the members of the Advisory Board on
Motorcycle Safety serve terms of 3 years. No member of the Board may
serve more than two consecutive terms.
4. The Board shall elect a Chairman from among its members.
5. The Board shall meet at least twice each year and may meet upon
a call of the Chairman.
6. If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member, the Governor
shall appoint a person similarly qualified to replace that member for the
remainder of the unexpired term.
7. The Governor may remove a member from the Board if the member
neglects his duty or commits malfeasance in office.
8. Members of the Board serve without compensation but are
entitled to receive reimbursement from the Account for the Program for
the Education of Motorcycle Riders for the actual amounts of their
reasonable and necessary expenses while engaged in the business of the
Board.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1066)
1. The Board shall:
(a) Advise and assist the Director and the Administrator of the
Program in developing, establishing and maintaining the Program;
(b) Regularly review the Program and make recommendations to the
Director and the Administrator of the Program relating to the
administration and content of the Program; and
(c) Submit a report, not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered
year, to the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau
for presentation to the Legislature.
2. The report must include:
(a) The number of courses offered in the Program.
(b) The address of each location where a course was offered.
(c) The number of instructors licensed pursuant to NRS 486.375
.
(d) The number of persons who have completed the Program in the
preceding 2 years and the number of persons who have completed the
Program since it was established.
(e) The amount of fees for motorcycle safety collected pursuant to
subsection 4 of NRS 482.480 .
(f) A detailed accounting of the expenses of the Program.
3. The Director shall make copies of the report available for
distribution to the public.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1066; A 1997, 2650)
PENALTIES
Any person violating any provisions of NRS 486.011
to 486.361 , inclusive, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1471; A 1991, 2232)
