NRS 483.235 Holdersof class A noncommercial drivers licenses: Department to adopt regulationsconcerning driving of combinations of vehicles of certain length and weight.

NRS 483.240 Exemptionsfrom licensing.

NRS 483.245 Licenseissued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance; reciprocalagreements with other states.

NRS 483.247 Licensefor international student or instructor: Application; issuance; expiration;renewal.

NRS 483.250 Issuanceof license to certain persons prohibited; exceptions. [Effective through June30, 2006.]

NRS 483.250 Issuanceof license to certain persons prohibited; exceptions. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.2521 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Prerequisites to issuance of license.

NRS 483.2523 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Restriction on transporting certain passengersunder 18 years of age during initial period of licensure; penalty; nature ofviolation.

NRS 483.2525 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Violation of restriction on transporting certainpassengers during initial period of licensure not primary offense; issuance ofcitations.

NRS 483.2527 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Information included on and format of license;regulations.

NRS 483.2529 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Duration of restriction or suspension of licensefor certain violations.

NRS 483.253 Restrictionson transporting passengers who are under 18 years of age; exception for membersof immediate family. [Repealed.]

NRS 483.255 Departmentto adopt regulations regarding hours of training required for issuance oflicense to minor who attends school for training drivers.

NRS 483.267 Restrictedlicense for person between ages of 14 and 18 if medical hardship exists infamily: Issuance; application; restrictions.

NRS 483.270 Restrictedlicense for pupil in school: Issuance; application; restrictions; regulations.

NRS 483.280 Instruction,restricted instruction and temporary drivers permits.

NRS 483.283 Proofof compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to orrenewal of license of certain criminal offenders; expiration of license;regulations. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.290 Applicationfor license or instruction permit; acceptable documents for proof of name andage; registration to vote; authority of Department to refuse to accept certaindocuments; regulations; consular identification cards.

NRS 483.292 Declarationof status as veteran: Inquiry by Department upon application for instructionpermit or license; provision of evidence by applicant; counting and maintenanceby Department; quarterly compilation and transmission of aggregate number ofdeclarations to Office of Veterans Services.

NRS 483.295 Applicationfrom person previously licensed in another state; copy of record from otherstate becomes part of Nevada record; Department to furnish records to otherstates.

NRS 483.300 Signingand verification of application of minor by responsible person; liability.

NRS 483.310 Releasefrom liability upon cancellation of minors license.

NRS 483.320 Cancellationof license upon death of person signing minors application.

NRS 483.325 Qualificationsfor safe driving of types of vehicles; types or classifications of licenses.

NRS 483.330 Examinationof applicants; waiver of examination by Department.

NRS 483.340 Issuanceand contents of license; license for purposes of identification only issued tocertain persons; confidentiality of certain information; unlawful acts;anatomical gifts; adoption of regulations. [Effective through June 30, 2006.]

NRS 483.340 Issuanceand contents of license; license for purposes of identification only issued tocertain persons; confidentiality of certain information; unlawful acts;anatomical gifts; indicia of medical condition; adoption of regulations.[Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.345 Numberof license issued or renewed after January 1, 1998, not to be based on socialsecurity number; Department to convert number based on social security numberupon request.

NRS 483.347 Shapeof license; inclusion of color photograph; issuance in certain circumstances oftemporary drivers license without photograph; duties of Department.

NRS 483.348 Issuanceof specially designed drivers licenses to insulin dependent diabetics andepileptics; education of peace officers.

NRS 483.3485 Programfor imprinting symbol or other indicator of medical condition on license:Establishment; regulations; donations. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.349 Placementof designation on license issued to person with disability which limits orimpairs ability to walk.

NRS 483.350 Licenseto be carried and surrendered upon demand; limitation on conviction.

NRS 483.360 Restrictedlicense; procedure for suspension or revocation; penalty.

NRS 483.363 Reportof inability of person to safely operate motor vehicle: Who may file; contents;Director to prescribe form and procedure.

NRS 483.367 Reportof inability of person to safely operate motor vehicle: Department to requireexamination and take other appropriate action; reinstatement of restricted,suspended or revoked license; issuance of replacement license.

NRS 483.370 Duplicateor substitute permit or license.

NRS 483.380 Expirationand renewal of license. [Effective through June 30, 2006.]

NRS 483.380 Expirationand renewal of license. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.382 Renewalof license: Notice to licensee; additional tests.

NRS 483.383 Renewalof license: Procedure for renewal by mail; regulations.

NRS 483.384 Renewalof license: Test of eyesight; report in lieu of test; regulations; whenexamination may be required.

NRS 483.386 Renewalof license: Reexamination upon good cause; penalty for late renewal;exemptions.

NRS 483.390 Noticeof change of address or name.

NRS 483.400 Recordsof Department.

NRS 483.410 Feesand penalties: Amounts, payment and disposition. [Effective through June 30,2006.]

NRS 483.410 Feesand penalties: Amounts, payment and disposition. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.415 Additionalfee; deposit in Highway and Safety Administrative Account; use of money.

NRS 483.417 One-timewaiver of fees to furnish duplicate license to homeless person; exception;acceptance of gifts, grants and donations.

Cancellation, Suspension and Revocation

NRS 483.420 Authorityof Department to cancel license.

NRS 483.430 Suspensionor revocation of privilege of nonresident; report of certain convictions inthis State or revocation or suspension involving nonresident.

NRS 483.440 Suspensionor revocation of license or privilege upon conviction in another state.

NRS 483.443 Suspensionof license for failure to comply with certain subpoenas or warrants or failureto satisfy arrearage in payment of support for child; reinstatement of license.[Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each stateto establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting theprofessional, occupational and recreational licenses for child supportarrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternityor child support proceedings.]

NRS 483.443 Suspensionof license for failure to satisfy arrearage in payment of support for child;reinstatement of license. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federallaw requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspendingand restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses forchild support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relatingto paternity or child support proceedings.]

NRS 483.445 Suspensionor revocation of license of member of Armed Forces.

NRS 483.447 Futuredriving privileges: Deemed possession by unlicensed driver who operates vehiclein Nevada.

NRS 483.448 Futuredriving privileges: Demerit points; suspension; hearing.

NRS 483.450 Courtmay forward license to Department upon conviction; duty of court to forwardrecord of conviction.

NRS 483.460 Mandatoryrevocation of license, permit or privilege to drive; period of revocation;tolling of period of revocation during imprisonment; eligibility for restrictedlicense; action to carry out courts order.

NRS 483.461 Mandatorysuspension of license of person less than 21 years of age if test showsconcentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in blood or breath;cancellation of suspension and credit toward subsequent revocation orsuspension. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal lawrequiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motorvehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as acondition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways in thisState.]

NRS 483.461 Mandatorysuspension of license of person less than 21 years of age if test showsconcentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in blood or breath;cancellation of suspension and credit toward subsequent revocation orsuspension. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiringeach state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with ablood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition toreceiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

NRS 483.462 Testindicating person less than 21 years of age has concentration of alcohol of0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in blood or breath; duties of peace officer andDepartment; order for suspension of license. [Effective until the date of therepeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a personto operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percentor greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction ofhighways in this State.]

NRS 483.462 Testindicating person less than 21 years of age has concentration of alcohol of0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in blood or breath; duties of peace officer andDepartment; order for suspension of license. [Effective on the date of therepeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a personto operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percentor greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction ofhighways in this State.]

NRS 483.463 Reviewof order of suspension issued pursuant to NRS483.462; hearing; issuance of temporary license; affirmation or rescissionof suspension; judicial review. [Effective until the date of the repeal of thefederal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate amotor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater asa condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways inthis State.]

NRS 483.463 Reviewof order of suspension issued pursuant to NRS483.462; hearing; issuance of temporary license; affirmation or rescissionof suspension; judicial review. [Effective on the date of the repeal of thefederal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person to operate amotor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater asa condition to receiving federal funding for the construction of highways inthis State.]

NRS 483.464 Issuanceof restricted license after certain period if license suspended pursuant to NRS 483.462.

NRS 483.465 Mandatorysuspension of license when person violates promise to appear pursuant tocitation: Notice; period of suspension.

NRS 483.470 Groundsfor discretionary suspension of license; notice; hearing.

NRS 483.473 Establishmentof uniform system of demerit points; schedule of demerits; assessment ofpoints.

NRS 483.475 Demeritpoints: Cancellation for successful completion of course of traffic safety;limitations; suspension of license; cumulative period for suspension; notice;hearing.

NRS 483.477 Attendanceat school for training drivers upon suspension.

NRS 483.480 Departmentmay require examination before suspension or revocation of license; noadditional fee or examination for reinstatement under certain circumstances.

NRS 483.490 Issuanceof restricted license; penalties; period of suspension or revocation.

NRS 483.495 Testsand other requirements for reinstatement of license; waiver of tests orrequirements; modification of revocation, suspension or cancellation.

NRS 483.500 Surrenderand reissuance of license upon suspension or revocation.

NRS 483.505 Voluntarysurrender of license; reissuance.

NRS 483.510 Operationin this State under foreign license during suspension or revocation prohibited.

NRS 483.520 Judicialreview.

NRS 483.525 Proofof financial responsibility required for restoration of revoked license, permitor privilege; maintenance; suspension for failure to maintain.

Violations

NRS 483.530 Unlawfuluses of license; prohibited acts related to provision of false information orcommission of fraud in connection with application for license oridentification card; penalties.

NRS 483.550 Drivingwithout valid license.

NRS 483.560 Drivingwhile license cancelled, revoked or suspended; probation, suspended sentencesand plea bargaining prohibited; exception; penalties.

NRS 483.570 Drivingwhen privilege as nonresident cancelled, suspended or revoked.

NRS 483.580 Permittingunauthorized minor to drive.

NRS 483.590 Permittingunauthorized person to drive.

NRS 483.600 Employingunlicensed driver.

NRS 483.610 Rentingmotor vehicle to another: Conditions.

Penalties

NRS 483.620 Violationnot declared to be felony is misdemeanor.

Construction

NRS 483.630 Uniformityof interpretation.

INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS

NRS 483.635 Authorityof Department to enter into agreement to facilitate exchange of informationconcerning drivers licenses and driving records; regulations.

DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT

NRS 483.670 Applicationfrom person previously licensed in another state; copy of record from otherstate becomes part of record in Nevada; Department to furnish records to otherstates.

DRIVING SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS

NRS 483.700 Licenserequired.

NRS 483.710 Requirementsfor licensure as operator of school.

NRS 483.720 Requirementsfor licensure as instructor for school.

NRS 483.7205 Applicantfor licensure as operator of school or instructor for school: Submission offingerprints; payment of fee.

NRS 483.721 Applicationfor licensure as instructor for school to include social security number.[Expires by limitation on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiringeach state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restrictingthe professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child supportarrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternityor child support proceedings.]

NRS 483.722 Paymentof child support: Statement by applicant for licensure as instructor forschool; grounds for denial of license; duty of Department. [Expires bylimitation on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state toestablish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and fornoncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child supportproceedings.]

NRS 483.723 Minimumage for training; exceptions.

NRS 483.725 Coursesof training: Required topics of instruction; use of communications technologyfor interactive instruction and testing; regulations.

NRS 483.730 Licenses:Issuance; term; renewal; training; exception.

NRS 483.740 Liabilityinsurance.

NRS 483.750 Maintenanceof vehicles.

NRS 483.760 Groundsfor cancellation, revocation or suspension of license.

NRS 483.765 Suspensionof license as instructor for school for failure to pay child support or complywith certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Expires bylimitation on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state toestablish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting theprofessional, occupational and recreational licenses for child supportarrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternityor child support proceedings.]

NRS 483.770 Exemptions.

NRS 483.780 Fees.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PUPILS FOR AUTOMOBILE DRIVER EDUCATION

NRS 483.785 Departmentauthorized to accept gifts and grants of money to provide financial assistanceto certain pupils for automobile drivers education; regulations.

REGISTRY OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS

NRS 483.790 Definitions.

NRS 483.800 Informationto be furnished to Department; establishment of registry; regulations;maintenance of file; confidential information; penalty.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR PERSONS WITHOUT DRIVERS LICENSES

NRS 483.810 Legislativefindings and declaration.

NRS 483.820 Personsentitled to card; fees. [Effective through June 30, 2006.]

NRS 483.820 Personsentitled to card; fees. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.825 One-timewaiver of fees to furnish duplicate card to homeless person; exception;acceptance of gifts, grants and donations.

NRS 483.830 Dutiesof Director.

NRS 483.840 Form,effect and contents of card; duties of Department concerning anatomical gifts.[Effective through June 30, 2006.]

NRS 483.840 Form,effect and contents of card; duties of Department concerning anatomical giftsand indicia of medical condition. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.850 Applicationfor card; registration to vote; surrender by resident applicant of license orcard issued by another state or jurisdiction.

NRS 483.852 Declarationof status as veteran: Inquiry by Department upon application for card;provision of evidence by applicant; counting and maintenance by Department;quarterly compilation and transmission of aggregate number of declarations toOffice of Veterans Services.

NRS 483.860 Proofof name, age and social security number; authority of Department to refuse toaccept certain documents; regulations; consular identification cards.

NRS 483.861 Proofof compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to orrenewal of card of certain criminal offenders; expiration of card; regulations.[Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.863 Programfor imprinting symbol or other indicator of medical condition on card:Establishment; regulations; donations. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.865 Placementof designation on card issued to person with disability which limits or impairsability to walk.

NRS 483.867 Placementof designation on card issued to person who is seasonal resident.

NRS 483.870 Validityof card; surrender of card; report of change of information or loss of card.

NRS 483.875 Expiration;exception; renewal. [Effective through June 30, 2006.]

NRS 483.875 Expiration;exception; renewal. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.880 Duplicatecard; return of original.

NRS 483.890 Unlawfulacts; penalty.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSES

General Provisions

NRS 483.900 Purposes.

NRS 483.902 Applicability.

NRS 483.904 Definitions.

Administration

NRS 483.906 Authorityof Department.

NRS 483.908 Adoptionof regulations.

NRS 483.910 Scheduleof fees.

NRS 483.912 Administrationof driving skills test by person or agency other than Department; credit forpassing test.

NRS 483.914 Departmentto notify Commercial Drivers License Information System of certain mattersconcerning issuance and validity of licenses.

NRS 483.916 Releaseof information regarding drivers record.

NRS 483.918 Departmentto notify jurisdiction issuing license of certain violations committed inNevada.

NRS 483.920 Effectof convictions entered in other states.

NRS 483.922 Teststo determine concentration of alcohol or presence of controlled or prohibitedsubstance: Implied consent to and grounds for administration.

Licensing Requirements

NRS 483.924 Restrictionson driving commercial motor vehicle on highways of Nevada.

NRS 483.926 Commercialdrivers license: Privilege granted; general requirement; surrender of otherlicenses.

NRS 483.928 Requirementsfor issuance of license. [Effective through June 30, 2006.]

NRS 483.928 Requirementsfor issuance of license. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.929 Proofof compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to orrenewal of license of certain criminal offenders; expiration of license;regulations. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

NRS 483.930 Transferof license issued in another jurisdiction.

NRS 483.932 Useof license issued by another jurisdiction prohibited after becoming resident ofNevada.

NRS 483.934 Issuanceof license to nonresidents prohibited; exception.

NRS 483.936 Licensingof nonresidents.

NRS 483.938 Applicationfor noncommercial drivers license after disqualification for commercialdrivers license based on concentration of alcohol.

NRS 483.940 Falsificationof information or certification on application: Criminal and administrativepenalties.

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MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS LICENSES (UNIFORM ACT)

General Provisions

NRS 483.010 Shorttitle. The provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, may be cited as theUniform Motor Vehicle Drivers License Act.

[49:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.48](NRS A 1969, 537;1975, 1076; 1977, 1060; 2001,741; 2005, 1216,2313)

NRS 483.015 Applicability. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.330, the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, apply only with respectto noncommercial drivers licenses.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1115; A 1997, 61; 2001, 741; 2005, 1216)

NRS 483.020 Definitions. As used in NRS 483.010to 483.630, inclusive, unless thecontext otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 483.030 to 483.190, inclusive, have the meaningsascribed to them in those sections.

[1:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442](NRS A 1969, 537; 1973,1569; 1975, 1076; 1993, 271; 1995, 2762; 1997, 1221, 3046; 1999, 1109, 3408, 3441; 2003, 1236; 2005, 1216)

NRS 483.030 Administratordefined. Administrator means the Director.

[Part 6:190:1941; A 1953, 191](NRS A 1957, 614;1985, 1938)

NRS 483.035 Borderstate employee defined. Border stateemployee means a person whose legal residence is not in this State and whoresides outside of the State of Nevada and who commutes into the State ofNevada solely for the purpose of employment.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1569)

NRS 483.040 Cancellationand cancelled defined. Cancellation orcancelled means that a license which was issued through error or fraud isdeclared void and terminated. A new license may be obtained only as permittedin NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[Part 7:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.06](NRS A 1969,537)

NRS 483.045 Concentrationof alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in his blood or breath defined.[Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each stateto make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receivingfederal funding for the construction of highways in this State.] The phrase concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more butless than 0.08 in his blood or breath means 0.02 gram or more but less than0.08 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the blood of a person or per 210liters of his breath.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3044; A 1999, 2448; 2003, 2557)

NRS 483.045 Concentration of alcohol of 0.02 ormore but less than 0.10 in his blood or breath defined. [Effective on the dateof the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for aperson to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for theconstruction of highways in this State.] Thephrase concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in hisblood or breath means 0.02 gram or more but less than 0.10 gram of alcohol per100 milliliters of the blood of a person or per 210 liters of his breath.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3044; A 1999, 2448; 2003, 2557,effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state tomake it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcoholconcentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federalfunding for the construction of highways in this State)

NRS 483.063 Driverdefined. Driver means a person who is inactual physical control of a vehicle upon a highway.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 536)

NRS 483.065 Driverslicense defined. Drivers license means a licenseissued under the laws of this State authorizing a person to drive a motor vehiclein this State.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 536)

NRS 483.070 Farmtractor defined. Farm tractor means everymotor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawingplows, mowing machines and other implements of husbandry.

[Part 2:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.01]

NRS 483.075 Foreignexchange student defined. Foreign exchangestudent means a student:

1. Whose legal residence is not in the United States;

2. Who comes into this State to attend an educationalinstitution for 1 school year; and

3. Who returns to his legal residence at the end ofthat school year.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1220)

NRS 483.080 Highwaydefined. Highway has the meaning ascribed toit in NRS 484.065.

[Part 5:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.04](NRS A 1999, 3408)

NRS 483.081 Internationalinstructor defined. Internationalinstructor means a person:

1. Who is at least 18 years of age;

2. Whose legal residence is not in this State;

3. Who comes into this State to teach at aneducational institution for an indefinite period; and

4. Who may declare himself to be a resident of thisState for the limited purpose of obtaining a drivers license or identificationcard.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1220)

NRS 483.082 Internationalstudent defined. International studentmeans a student:

1. Who is at least 18 years of age;

2. Whose legal residence is not in this State;

3. Who comes into this State to attend an educationalinstitution for an indefinite period; and

4. Who may declare himself to be a resident of thisState for the limited purpose of obtaining a drivers license or identificationcard.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1221)

NRS 483.083 Licensedefined. License means any drivers licenseor permit to operate a vehicle issued under or granted by the laws of thisState, including:

1. Any temporary license or instruction permit; and

2. The future privilege to drive a vehicle by a personwho does not hold a drivers license.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 536; A 2003, 1237)

NRS 483.085 Licenseedefined. Licensee means a person who has alicense.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 537)

NRS 483.088 Mopeddefined. Moped means a vehicle which looksand handles essentially like a bicycle and is propelled by a small engine whichproduces not more than 2 gross brake horsepower and which has a displacement ofnot more than 50 cubic centimeters, and:

1. Is designed to travel on not more than three wheelsin contact with the ground but is not a tractor; and

2. Is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30miles per hour on a flat surface with not more than 1 percent grade in anydirection when the motor is engaged.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 1076; A 1983, 895)

NRS 483.090 Motorvehicle defined. Motor vehicle means everyvehicle which is self-propelled, and every vehicle which is propelled byelectric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated uponrails. Motor vehicle includes moped.

[Part 2:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.01](NRS A 1975, 1076)

NRS 483.100 Nonresidentdefined. Nonresident means every person whois not a resident of this State.

[4:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.03]

NRS 483.115 Out-of-statestudent defined. Out-of-state student meansa student:

1. Whose legal residence is not in this State;

2. Who comes into this State to attend an educationalinstitution; and

3. Who returns to his legal residence during thesummer months.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1569; A 1997, 1221)

NRS 483.120 Ownerdefined. Owner means a person who holds thelegal title of a vehicle, or in the event a vehicle is the subject of anagreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchaseupon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with animmediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or inthe event a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then suchconditional vendee or lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for thepurpose of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[Part 3:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.02](NRS A 1969, 537)

NRS 483.125 Photographdefined. Photograph includes a digital imagecreated by a computer or digital camera.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 1109)

NRS 483.135 Premisesto which the public has access defined. Premisesto which the public has access has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484.122.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 3408)

NRS 483.141 Residentdefined.

1. Resident includes, but is not limited to, aperson:

(a) Whose legal residence is in the State of Nevada.

(b) Who engages in intrastate business and operates insuch a business any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, or any personmaintaining such vehicles in this State, as the home state of such vehicles.

(c) Who physically resides in this State and engages ina trade, profession, occupation or accepts gainful employment in this State.

(d) Who declares himself to be a resident of this Stateto obtain privileges not ordinarily extended to nonresidents of this State.

2. The term does not include a person who is an actualtourist, an out-of-state student, a foreign exchange student, a border stateemployee or a seasonal resident.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply todrivers of vehicles operated in this State under the provisions of NRS 706.801 to 706.861, inclusive, 482.385, 482.390or 482.395.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1569; A 1989, 706; 1997, 1221)

NRS 483.150 Revocationdefined. Revocation means that the licenseesprivilege to drive a vehicle is terminated. A new license may be obtained onlyas permitted in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[Part 7:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.06](NRS A 1969,537)

NRS 483.160 Schoolbus defined.

1. School bus means every motor vehicle owned by orunder the control of a public or governmental agency or a private school andregularly operated for the transportation of children to or from school or aschool activity or privately owned and regularly operated for compensation forthe transportation of children to or from school or a school activity.

2. School bus does not include a passenger caroperated under a contract to transport children to and from school, a commoncarrier or commercial vehicle under the jurisdiction of the SurfaceTransportation Board or the Transportation Services Authority when such avehicle is operated in the regular conduct of its business in interstate orintrastate commerce within the State of Nevada.

[Part 2:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.01](NRS A 1961, 303; 1971, 139; 1997, 1619, 2007)

NRS 483.170 Streetdefined. Street means the entire widthbetween the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any partthereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.

[Part 5:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.04]

NRS 483.180 Suspensiondefined. Suspension means that the licenseesprivilege to drive a vehicle is temporarily withdrawn.

[Part 7:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.06]

NRS 483.190 Vehicledefined. Vehicle means every device in, uponor by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon apublic highway, except:

1. Devices moved by human power or used exclusivelyupon stationary rails or tracks; and

2. Electric personal assistive mobility devices asdefined in NRS 482.029.

[Part 2:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.01](NRS A 2003,1206)

NRS 483.200 Employmentof examiners and other employees; duties of examiners.

1. The Administrator is authorized to employexaminers, deputies and such other help as may be necessary to carry out theprovisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

2. The Department may appoint as examiners, sheriffs,chiefs of police or other officials or private citizens whom it deemsqualified.

3. Any sheriff, chief of police or other person acceptingappointment as an examiner shall conduct examinations under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, and make such written reportsof findings and recommendations to the Department as it may require.

[18:190:1941; A 1953, 191] + [Part 26:190:1941; 1931NCL 4442.25](NRS A 1969, 538)

NRS 483.203 DriversEducation and Safety Officer. The position ofDrivers Education and Safety Officer is hereby created in the Department. TheDrivers Education and Safety Officer:

1. Shall plan and administer a program of safetyeducation which includes safety information concerning interaction among motorvehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.

2. May provide grants to local governmental entities,including school districts, for assistance in carrying out the program ofsafety education.

(Added to NRS by 1991, 2234; A 1995, 867)

NRS 483.205 MedicalBoard: Appointment; duties. When the Administratorconsiders it necessary to obtain assistance for the Department in determiningthe physical or mental ability of a person to operate a motor vehicle, the Administrator,assisted by the State Health Officer, may appoint a medical board consisting ofthree members to render such assistance.

(Added to NRS by 1963, 842; A 1997, 1619)

NRS 483.210 Offices. The Administrator is authorized to provide suitable officeaccommodations.

[Part 26:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.25]

NRS 483.220 Regulations. The Administrator is authorized to promulgate rules andregulations governing activities of the Department under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[Part 26:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.25](NRS A 1969,538; 1975, 1076)

NRS 483.225 Listof licensed drivers to be provided for selection of jury; reimbursement ofDepartment.

1. The Department shall provide a list of licenseddrivers in any county upon the request of a district judge of the judicialdistrict in which the county lies for use in selecting jurors.

2. The court which requests the list shall reimbursethe Department for the reasonable cost of the list.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 533)

Issuance, Expiration and Renewal

NRS 483.230 Licensingof drivers required; vehicle being towed; possession of more than one licenseprohibited.

1. Except persons expressly exempted in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, a person shall notdrive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State unless such person has avalid license as a driver under the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, for the type or classof vehicle being driven.

2. Any person licensed as a driver under theprovisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, may exercise theprivilege thereby granted upon all streets and highways of this State and shallnot be required to obtain any other license to exercise such privilege by anycounty, municipal or local board or body having authority to adopt local policeregulations.

3. Except persons expressly exempted in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, a person shall notsteer or exercise any degree of physical control of a vehicle being towed by amotor vehicle upon a highway unless such person has a license to drive the typeor class of vehicle being towed.

4. A person shall not receive a drivers license untilhe surrenders to the Department all valid licenses in his possession issued tohim by this or any other jurisdiction. Surrendered licenses issued by anotherjurisdiction shall be returned by the Department to such jurisdiction. A personshall not have more than one valid drivers license.

[8:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.07](NRS A 1969, 538)

NRS 483.235 Holdersof class A noncommercial drivers licenses: Department to adopt regulationsconcerning driving of combinations of vehicles of certain length and weight. The Department shall adopt regulations authorizing theholder of a class A noncommercial drivers license to drive any combination ofvehicles not exceeding 70 feet in length with a gross combination weight ratingof 26,000 pounds or less so long as the gross combination weight rating of thetowed vehicles does not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the towingvehicle.

(Added to NRS by 2001, 741)

NRS 483.240 Exemptionsfrom licensing. The following persons are exemptfrom license under the provisions of NRS483.010 to 483.630, inclusive:

1. Any person while driving a motor vehicle in theservice of the Armed Forces.

2. Any person while driving any road machine, farmtractor or implement of husbandry temporarily operated or moved on a highway.

3. A nonresident who is at least 16 years of age andwho has in his immediate possession a valid license issued to him in his homestate or country may drive a motor vehicle in this State of the type or classhe may operate in his home state or country.

4. Any nonresident who is at least 18 years of age,whose home state or country does not require the licensing of drivers, maydrive a motor vehicle for a period of not more than 90 days in any calendaryear, if the motor vehicle driven is duly registered in the home state or countryof such nonresident.

5. A nonresident on active duty in the Armed Forceswho has a valid license issued by his home state and such nonresidents spouseor dependent child who has a valid license issued by such state.

6. Any person on active duty in the Armed Forces whohas a valid license issued in a foreign country by the Armed Forces may drive amotor vehicle for a period of not more than 45 days from the date of his returnto the United States.

[9:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.08](NRS A 1965, 562;1969, 538)

NRS 483.245 Licenseissued by this State required when person becomes resident; issuance;reciprocal agreements with other states.

1. When a person becomes a resident of Nevada asdefined in this chapter and chapter 482 of NRShe must, within 30 days, obtain a Nevada drivers license as a prerequisite todriving any motor vehicle in the State of Nevada.

2. Where a person who applies for a license has avalid drivers license from a state which has requirements for issuance ofdrivers licenses comparable to those of the State of Nevada, the Departmentmay issue a Nevada license under the same terms and conditions applicable to arenewal of a license in this State.

3. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, theDirector is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with appropriateofficials of other states concerning the licensing of drivers of motorvehicles.

(Added to NRS by 1963, 760; A 1969, 539; 1973, 1570;1975, 177; 1995, 2728)

NRS 483.247 Licensefor international student or instructor: Application; issuance; expiration;renewal.

1. The Department may issue a Nevada drivers licenseto an international student or instructor who declares himself to be a residentof this State for the limited purpose of obtaining a drivers license.

2. An application for a drivers license pursuant tothis section must be made on a form provided by the Department.

3. A drivers license issued pursuant to this section:

(a) Expires on the first anniversary date of thelicensees birthday, measured in the case of an original license, a renewallicense and a renewal of an expired license, from the birthday nearest the dateof issuance or renewal. The license may be extended for an additional year, notto exceed 3 additional years:

(1) If the licensee submits such proof as may berequired by the Department that he is an international student or instructor;and

(2) Upon the payment of a fee for the extensionthat is established by the Department in an amount necessary to cover the administrativeexpense of extending the license.

(b) Must be renewed on the fourth anniversary date ofthe licensees birthday, measured in the case of an original license, a renewallicense and a renewal of an expired license, from the birthday nearest the dateof issuance or renewal.

4. No license may be issued pursuant to this sectionuntil the Department is satisfied fully as to the applicants competency andfitness to drive a motor vehicle.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1221)

NRS 483.250 Issuanceof license to certain persons prohibited; exceptions. [Effective through June30, 2006.] The Department shall not issue anylicense pursuant to the provisions of NRS483.010 to 483.630, inclusive:

1. To any person who is under the age of 18 years,except that the Department may issue:

(a) A restricted license to a person between the agesof 14 and 18 years pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.267 and 483.270.

(b) An instruction permit to a person who is at least15 1/2 years of age pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 483.280.

(c) A restricted instruction permit to a person underthe age of 18 years pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3 of NRS 483.280.

(d) A drivers license to a person who is 16 or 17years of age pursuant to NRS 483.2521.

2. To any person whose license has been revoked untilthe expiration of the period during which he is not eligible for a license.

3. To any person whose license has been suspended, butupon good cause shown to the Administrator, the Department may issue arestricted license to him or shorten any period of suspension.

4. To any person who has previously been adjudged tobe afflicted with or suffering from any mental disability or disease and whohas not at the time of application been restored to legal capacity.

5. To any person who is required by NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, to take an examination,unless he has successfully passed the examination.

6. To any person when the Administrator has good causeto believe that by reason of physical or mental disability that person wouldnot be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

7. To any person who is not a resident of this State.

8. To any child who is the subject of a court orderissued pursuant to title 5 of NRS which delays his privilege to drive.

9. To any person who is the subject of a court orderissued pursuant to NRS 206.330 whichsuspends or delays his privilege to drive until the expiration of the period ofsuspension or delay.

[10:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1949, 38; 1953, 191; 1955,129; 1956, 203](NRS A 1959, 497; 1969, 540; 1971, 546, 2029; 1977, 1370; 1981,477; 1983, 1080; 1989, 1396; 1995, 741, 1156, 1165, 1361, 2401; 1997, 802,1521; 2001, 1500,1994; 2001 Special Session,270; 2003, 320,323, 1152; 2005, 2308)

NRS 483.250 Issuance of license to certainpersons prohibited; exceptions. [Effective July 1, 2006.] The Department shall not issue any license pursuant to theprovisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive:

1. To any person who is under the age of 18 years,except that the Department may issue:

(a) A restricted license to a person between the agesof 14 and 18 years pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.267 and 483.270.

(b) An instruction permit to a person who is at least15 1/2 years of age pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 483.280.

(c) A restricted instruction permit to a person underthe age of 18 years pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3 of NRS 483.280.

(d) A drivers license to a person who is 16 or 17years of age pursuant to NRS 483.2521.

2. To any person whose license has been revoked untilthe expiration of the period during which he is not eligible for a license.

3. To any person whose license has been suspended, butupon good cause shown to the Administrator, the Department may issue arestricted license to him or shorten any period of suspension.

4. To any person who has previously been adjudged tobe afflicted with or suffering from any mental disability or disease and whohas not at the time of application been restored to legal capacity.

5. To any person who is required by NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, to take an examination,unless he has successfully passed the examination.

6. To any person when the Administrator has good causeto believe that by reason of physical or mental disability that person wouldnot be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

7. To any person who is not a resident of this State.

8. To any child who is the subject of a court orderissued pursuant to title 5 of NRS which delays his privilege to drive.

9. To any person who is the subject of a court orderissued pursuant to NRS 206.330 whichsuspends or delays his privilege to drive until the expiration of the period ofsuspension or delay.

10. To any person who is not eligible for the issuanceof a license pursuant to NRS 483.283.

NRS 483.2521 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Prerequisites to issuance of license.

1. The Department may issue a drivers license to aperson who is 16 or 17 years of age if:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, hehas completed:

(1) A course in automobile driver educationpursuant to NRS 389.090; or

(2) A course provided by a school for trainingdrivers which is licensed pursuant to NRS483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, andwhich complies with the applicable regulations governing the establishment,conduct and scope of automobile driver education adopted by the State Board ofEducation pursuant to NRS 389.090;

(b) He has at least 50 hours of supervised experiencein driving a motor vehicle with a restricted license, instruction permit orrestricted instruction permit issued pursuant to NRS 483.267, 483.270 or 483.280, including, without limitation, atleast 10 hours of experience in driving a motor vehicle during darkness;

(c) He submits to the Department, on a form provided bythe Department, a log which contains the dates and times of the hours ofsupervised experience required pursuant to this section and which is signed:

(1) By his parent or legal guardian; or

(2) If the person applying for the driverslicense is an emancipated minor, by a licensed driver who is at least 21 yearsof age or by a licensed driving instructor,

who atteststhat the person applying for the drivers license has completed the trainingand experience required pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b);

(d) He has not been found to be responsible for a motorvehicle accident during the 6 months before he applies for the driverslicense;

(e) He has not been convicted of a moving trafficviolation or a crime involving alcohol or a controlled substance during the 6months before he applies for the drivers license; and

(f) He has held an instruction permit for not less than6 months before he applies for the drivers license.

2. If a course described in paragraph (a) ofsubsection 1 is not offered within a 30-mile radius of a persons residence,the person may, in lieu of completing such a course as required by thatparagraph, complete an additional 50 hours of supervised experience in drivinga motor vehicle in accordance with paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2306)

NRS 483.2523 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Restriction on transporting certain passengersunder 18 years of age during initial period of licensure; penalty; nature ofviolation.

1. A person to whom a drivers license is issuedpursuant to NRS 483.2521 shall not,during the first 3 months after the date on which the drivers license is issued,transport as a passenger a person who is under 18 years of age, unless the personis a member of his immediate family.

2. A person who violates the provisions of thissection:

(a) For a first offense, must be ordered to comply withthe provisions of this section for 6 months after the date on which thedrivers license is issued.

(b) For a second or subsequent offense, must be orderedto:

(1) Pay a fine in an amount not to exceed $250;

(2) Comply with the provisions of this sectionfor such additional time as determined by the court; or

(3) Both pay such a fine and comply with theprovisions of this section for such additional time as determined by the court.

3. A violation of this section:

(a) Is not a moving traffic violation for the purposesof NRS 483.473; and

(b) Is not grounds for suspension or revocation of thedrivers license for the purposes of NRS483.360.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2307)

NRS 483.2525 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Violation of restriction on transporting certainpassengers during initial period of licensure not primary offense; issuance ofcitations.

1. A peace officer shall not stop a motor vehicle forthe sole purpose of determining whether the driver is violating a provision of NRS 483.2523. Except as otherwise providedin subsection 2, a citation may be issued for a violation of NRS 483.2523 only if the violation isdiscovered when the vehicle is halted or its driver is arrested for anotheralleged violation or offense.

2. A peace officer shall not issue a citation to aperson for operating a motor vehicle in violation of NRS 483.2523 if the person providessatisfactory evidence that the person has held the drivers license for theperiod required pursuant to NRS 483.2523.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2307)

NRS 483.2527 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Information included on and format of license;regulations. The Department may:

1. With respect to a drivers license that is issuedpursuant to NRS 483.2521:

(a) Include on the face of the license the originaldate on which the license was issued; or

(b) Otherwise indicate that the license is for use by aperson who:

(1) Is 16 or 17 years of age; and

(2) Has satisfied the requirements set forth in NRS 483.2521 before receiving the license;

2. Issue drivers licenses pursuant to NRS 483.2521, in accordance with therequirements of NRS 483.347, withdistinguishing characteristics which clearly indicate that the licensee is 16or 17 years of age; and

3. Adopt regulations necessary to carry out theprovisions governing the issuance of drivers licenses pursuant to NRS 483.2521.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2307)

NRS 483.2529 Driverswho are 16 or 17 years of age: Duration of restriction or suspension of licensefor certain violations. If the driverslicense of a person who is under 18 years of age is restricted or suspended asa result of an act committed in violation of NRS483.2521 to 483.2529, inclusive,the restriction or suspension remains in effect until the end of the term ofthe restriction or suspension even if the person becomes 18 years of age beforethe end of the term of the restriction or suspension.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2307)

NRS 483.253 Restrictionson transporting passengers who are under 18 years of age; exception for membersof immediate family. Repealed. (See chapter 471, Statutes of Nevada 2005,at page 2311.)

NRS 483.255 Departmentto adopt regulations regarding hours of training required for issuance oflicense to minor who attends school for training drivers. The Department shall adopt regulations that set forth thenumber of hours of training which a person whose age is less than 18 years mustcomplete in a course provided by a school for training drivers to be issued adrivers license pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1of NRS 483.2521. The regulations mustrequire that the number of hours that must be completed by such a person becomparable to the number of hours of instruction which would be required ofsuch a person if he completed his training in a course provided pursuant to NRS 389.090.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1520; A 2005, 2309)

NRS 483.267 Restrictedlicense for person between ages of 14 and 18 if medical hardship exists infamily: Issuance; application; restrictions.

1. The Department may issue a restrictedlicense to any applicant between the ages of 14 and 18 years which entitles himto drive a motor vehicle upon a highway if a member of his household has amedical condition which renders that member unable to operate a motor vehicle,and a hardship exists which requires the applicant to drive.

2. An application for a restricted license under thissection must:

(a) Be made upon a form provided by the Department.

(b) Contain a statement that a person living in thesame household with the applicant suffers from a medical condition whichrenders that person unable to operate a motor vehicle and explaining the needfor the applicant to drive.

(d) Contain such other information as may be requiredby the Department.

3. A restricted license issued pursuant to thissection:

(a) Is effective for the period specified by theDepartment;

(b) Authorizes the licensee to operate a motor vehicleon a street or highway only under conditions specified by the Department; and

4. No license may be issued under this section untilthe Department is satisfied fully as to the applicants competency and fitnessto drive a motor vehicle.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 477; A 1997, 1522)

NRS 483.270 Restrictedlicense for pupil in school: Issuance; application; restrictions; regulations.

1. The Department may issue a restricted license toany pupil between the ages of 14 and 18 years who is attending:

(a) A public school in a school district in this Statein a county whose population is less than 50,000 or in a city or town whosepopulation is less than 25,000 when transportation to and from school is notprovided by the board of trustees of the school district, if the pupil meetsthe requirements for eligibility adopted by the Department pursuant tosubsection 5; or

(b) A private school meeting the requirements forapproval under NRS 392.070 whentransportation to and from school is not provided by the private school,

and it isimpossible or impracticable to furnish such pupil with private transportationto and from school.

2. An application for the issuance of a restrictedlicense under this section must:

(a) Be made upon a form provided by the Department.

(b) Be signed and verified as provided in NRS 483.300.

3. Any restricted license issued pursuant to thissection:

(a) Is effective only for the school year during whichit is issued or for a more restricted period.

(b) Authorizes the licensee to drive a motor vehicle ona street or highway only while going to and from school, and at a speed not inexcess of the speed limit set by law for school buses.

(d) May authorize the licensee to transport aspassengers in a motor vehicle driven by him, only while he is going to and fromschool, members of his immediate family, or other minor persons upon writtenconsent of the parents or guardians of such minors, but in no event may thenumber of passengers so transported at any time exceed the number of passengersfor which the vehicle was designed.

4. No restricted license may be issued under theprovisions of this section until the Department is satisfied fully as to theapplicants competency and fitness to drive a motor vehicle.

5. The Department shall adopt regulations that setforth the requirements for eligibility of a pupil to receive a restrictedlicense pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1.

[Part 12:190:1941; A 1955, 129; 1956, 203](NRS A1969, 541; 1973, 223; 1975, 207; 1997, 1523; 2001, 1996)

NRS 483.280 Instruction,restricted instruction and temporary drivers permits.

1. Any person who is at least 15 1/2 years ofage may apply to the Department for an instruction permit. The Department may,in its discretion, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of theexamination other than the driving test, issue to the applicant an instructionpermit entitling the applicant, while having the permit in his immediatepossession, to drive a motor vehicle upon the highways for a period of 1 yearwhen accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age, who hashad at least 1 year of licensed driving experience in the type of vehicle forwhich the permit was issued and who is actually occupying a seat beside thedriver, except when the permittee is occupying a motorcycle. The term licenseddriving experience as used in this subsection does not include drivingexperience gained under an instruction permit issued pursuant to the provisionsof this section.

2. The Department may, in its discretion, issue atemporary drivers permit to an applicant for a drivers license permitting himto drive a motor vehicle while the Department is completing its investigationand determination of all facts relative to the applicants right to receive adrivers license. The permit must be in his immediate possession while drivinga motor vehicle, and is invalid when the applicants license has been issued orfor good cause has been refused.

3. The Department, upon receiving proper application,may, in its discretion, issue a restricted instruction permit effective for aschool year, or for a more restricted period, to an applicant who is enrolledin a drivers education program which includes practice driving and which isapproved by the Department even though the applicant has not reached the legalage to be eligible for a drivers license. The instruction permit entitles thepermittee, when he has the permit in his immediate possession, to drive a motorvehicle only on a designated highway or within a designated area, but only whenan approved instructor is occupying a seat beside the permittee.

[Part 12:190:1941; A 1955, 129; 1956, 203](NRS A1959, 498; 1965, 563, 1090; 1969, 541; 1997, 1523; 2001 Special Session,272)

1. The Department shall not issue a drivers licenseto an offender or renew the drivers license of an offender until theDepartment has received information submitted by the Central Repositorypursuant to NRS 179D.570 or othersatisfactory evidence indicating that the offender is in compliance with theprovisions of chapter 179D of NRS.

2. If an offender is not in compliance with theprovisions of chapter 179D of NRS, theDepartment:

(a) Shall not issue a drivers license to the offenderor renew the drivers license of the offender; and

(b) Shall advise the offender to contact the CentralRepository to determine the actions that the offender must take to be incompliance with the provisions of chapter 179Dof NRS.

3. A drivers license issued to an offender expires onthe first anniversary date of the offenders birthday, measured in the case ofan original license, or a renewal license and a renewal of an expired license,from the birthday nearest the date of issuance or renewal.

4. The Department may adopt regulations to carry outthe provisions of this section.

5. As used in this section:

(a) Central Repository means the Central Repositoryfor Nevada Records of Criminal History.

(b) Offender includes an offender convicted of acrime against a child as defined in NRS179D.216 and a sex offender as defined in NRS 179D.400.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2886,effective July 1, 2006)

1. Every application for an instruction permit or fora drivers license must:

(a) Be made upon a form furnished by the Department.

(b) Be verified by the applicant before a personauthorized to administer oaths. Officers and employees of the Department mayadminister those oaths without charge.

(d) State the name, date of birth, sex and residenceaddress of the applicant and briefly describe the applicant.

(e) State whether the applicant has theretofore beenlicensed as a driver, and, if so, when and by what state or country, andwhether any such license has ever been suspended or revoked, or whether anapplication has ever been refused, and, if so, the date of and reason for thesuspension, revocation or refusal.

(f) Include such other information as the Departmentmay require to determine the competency and eligibility of the applicant.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 5, 6and 7, every applicant must furnish proof of his name and age by displaying anoriginal or certified copy of at least one of the following documents:

(a) If the applicant was born in the United States,including, without limitation, the District of Columbia or any territory of theUnited States:

(1) A birth certificate issued by a state, a politicalsubdivision of a state, the District of Columbia or any territory of the UnitedStates;

(2) A drivers 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 militarydependent identification card issued by any branch of the Armed Forces of theUnited States;

(5) For persons who served in any branch of theArmed Forces of the United States, a report of separation;

(6) A Certificate of Degree of Indian Bloodissued by the United States Government; or

(7) Such other documentation as specified by theDepartment by regulation; or

(b) If the applicant was born outside the UnitedStates:

(1) A Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate ofNaturalization, Permanent Resident Card or Temporary Resident Card issued bythe Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services;

(2) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued bythe Department of State;

(3) A drivers license issued by another state,the District of Columbia or any territory of the United States;

(4) A passport issued by the United StatesGovernment; or

(5) Any other proof acceptable to the Departmentother than a passport issued by a foreign government.

3. At the time of applying for a drivers license, anapplicant may, if eligible, register to vote pursuant to NRS 293.524.

4. Every applicant who has been assigned a socialsecurity number must furnish proof of his social security number by displaying:

(a) An original card issued to the applicant by theSocial Security Administration bearing the social security number of theapplicant; 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 driverslicense issued by another state, the District of Columbia or any territory ofthe United States if the Department determines that the other state, theDistrict of Columbia or the territory of the United States has less stringentstandards than the State of Nevada for the issuance of a drivers license.

6. With respect to any document described in paragraph(b) of subsection 2, the Department may:

(a) If the document has expired, refuse to accept thedocument or refuse to issue a drivers license to the person presenting thedocument, or both; and

(b) If the document specifies a date by which theperson presenting the document must depart from the United States, issue to theperson presenting the document a drivers license that expires on the date onwhich the person is required to depart from the United States.

7. The Director shall adopt regulations setting forthcriteria pursuant to which the Department will issue or refuse to issue adrivers license in accordance with this section to a person who is a citizenof a foreign country. The criteria must be based upon the purpose for whichthat person is present within the United States.

8. Notwithstanding any other provision of thissection, the Department shall not accept a consular identification card asproof of the age or identity of an applicant for an instruction permit or for adrivers license. As used in this subsection, consular identification cardhas the meaning ascribed to it in NRS232.006.

[13:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.12](NRS A1963, 842; 1969, 542; 1975, 722; 1977, 12; 1985, 1470; 1987, 2146; 1989, 473,1873, 1874; 1993, 2844; 1995, 35; 1999, 2475; 2003, 468, 1237, 1934, 2465)

1. When a person applies to the Department for aninstruction permit or drivers license pursuant to NRS 483.290, the Department shall inquirewhether the person desires to declare that he is a veteran of the Armed Forcesof the United States.

2. If the person desires to declare pursuant tosubsection 1 that he is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, heshall provide evidence satisfactory to the Department that he has been honorablydischarged from the Armed Forces of the United States.

3. If the person declares pursuant to subsection 1that he is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, the Departmentshall count the declaration and maintain it only numerically in a record keptby the Department for that purpose.

4. The Department shall, at least once each quarter:

(a) Compile the aggregate number of persons who have,during the immediately preceding quarter, declared pursuant to subsection 1that they are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and

(b) Transmit that number to the Office of VeteransServices to be used for statistical purposes.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2064)

NRS 483.295 Applicationfrom person previously licensed in another state; copy of record from otherstate becomes part of Nevada record; Department to furnish records to otherstates.

1. Whenever an application for an instruction permitor for a drivers license is received from a person previously licensed inanother state, the Department shall request a copy of the drivers record fromsuch other state. When received, the drivers record shall become a part of thedrivers record in this State with the same effect as though entered on thedrivers record in this State in the original instance.

2. Whenever the Department receives a request for adrivers record from another licensing state the record shall be forwardedwithout charge.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 78; A 1969, 542)

NRS 483.300 Signingand verification of application of minor by responsible person; liability.

1. The application of any person under the age of 18years for an instruction permit or drivers license must be signed andverified, before a person authorized to administer oaths:

(a) By the applicants parent who has custody of him orby either parent if both have custody of him;

(b) If neither parent has custody of him or if neitherparent is living, by the person who has custody of him, including an officer oremployee of the State or a county if the minor is in the legal custody of theState or county;

(d) If neither parent has custody of him or if neitheris living and he has no custodian or employer, by any responsible person who iswilling to assume the obligation imposed under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, upon a person signingthe application of a minor.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 41.0325, any negligence or willfulmisconduct of a minor under the age of 18 years when driving a motor vehicleupon a highway is imputed to the person who has signed the application of theminor for a permit or license and that person is jointly and severally liablewith the minor for any damages caused by such negligence or willful misconduct.

[14:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.13](NRS A1969, 542; 1979, 94; 1989, 696; 2005, 1042)

NRS 483.310 Releasefrom liability upon cancellation of minors license. Anyperson who has signed the application of a minor for a license may thereafterfile with the Department a verified written request that the license of theminor so granted be cancelled. Thereupon, the Department shall cancel thelicense of the minor, and the person who signed the application of such minorshall be relieved from the liability imposed under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, by reason of havingsigned such application on account of any subsequent negligence or willfulmisconduct of such minor in driving a motor vehicle.

[15:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.14](NRS A 1969, 543)

NRS 483.320 Cancellationof license upon death of person signing minors application. The Department, upon receipt of satisfactory evidence ofthe death of the persons who signed the application of a minor for a license,shall cancel such license and shall not issue a new license until such time asa new application, duly signed and verified, is made as required by NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive. This provision shallnot apply in the event the minor has attained the age of 18 years.

[16:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.15](NRS A 1969, 543)

NRS 483.325 Qualificationsfor safe driving of types of vehicles; types or classifications of licenses. The Department shall establish such qualifications as itbelieves reasonably necessary for the safe driving of the various types, sizesor combinations of vehicles and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 486.071, may require each applicant tosubmit to an examination to determine his qualification according to the typeor class of license applied for.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 537; A 1971, 227; 1995, 87)

NRS 483.330 Examinationof applicants; waiver of examination by Department.

1. The Department may require every applicant for adrivers license, including a commercial drivers license issued pursuant to NRS 483.900 to 483.940, inclusive, to submit to anexamination. The examination may include:

(a) A test of the applicants ability to understandofficial devices used to control traffic;

(b) A test of his knowledge of practices for safedriving and the traffic laws of this State;

(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, anactual demonstration of his ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable controlin the operation of a motor vehicle of the type or class of vehicle for whichhe is to be licensed.

Theexamination may also include such further physical and mental examination asthe Department finds necessary to determine the applicants fitness to drive amotor vehicle safely upon the highways.

2. The Department may provide by regulation for theacceptance of a report from an ophthalmologist, optician or optometrist in lieuof an eye test by a drivers license examiner.

3. If the Department establishes a type orclassification of drivers license to operate a motor vehicle of a type whichis not normally available to examine an applicants ability to exerciseordinary and reasonable control of such a vehicle, the Department may, byregulation, provide for the acceptance of an affidavit from a:

(a) Past, present or prospective employer of theapplicant; or

(b) Local joint apprenticeship committee which hadjurisdiction over the training or testing, or both, of the applicant,

in lieu ofan actual demonstration.

4. The Department may waive an examination pursuant tosubsection 1 for a person applying for a Nevada drivers license who possessesa valid drivers license of the same type or class issued by anotherjurisdiction unless that person:

(a) Has not attained 25 years of age;

(b) Has had his license or privilege to drive a motorvehicle suspended, revoked or cancelled or has been otherwise disqualified fromdriving during the immediately preceding 4 years;

(c) Has been convicted of a violation of NRS 484.37955 or, during the immediatelypreceding 7 years, of a violation of NRS484.379 or 484.3795 or a law of anyother jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;

(d) Has restrictions to his drivers license which theDepartment must reevaluate to ensure the safe driving of a motor vehicle bythat person;

(e) Has had three or more convictions of moving trafficviolations on his driving record during the immediately preceding 4 years; or

(f) Has been convicted of any of the offenses relatedto the use or operation of a motor vehicle which must be reported pursuant tothe provisions of Parts 1327 et seq. of Title 23 of the Code of FederalRegulations relating to the National Driver Register Problem Driver PointerSystem during the immediately preceding 4 years.

[Part 17:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.16](NRS A 1963, 481, 843; 1969, 543; 1985, 570; 1987, 448, 1309, 1318;1991, 999; 1995, 111; 1997, 61; 1999, 3408; 2005, 130)

1. The Department shall, upon payment of the requiredfee, issue to every qualified applicant a drivers license indicating the typeor class of vehicles the licensee may drive. The license must bear a uniquenumber assigned to the licensee pursuant to NRS483.345, the licensees social security number, if he has one, unless herequests that it not appear on the license, the name, date of birth, mailingaddress and a brief description of the licensee, and a space upon which thelicensee shall write his usual signature in ink immediately upon receipt of thelicense. A license is not valid until it has been so signed by the licensee.

2. The Department may issue a drivers license forpurposes of identification only for use by officers of local police andsheriffs departments, agents of the Investigation Division of the Departmentof Public Safety while engaged in special undercover investigations relating tonarcotics or prostitution or for other undercover investigations requiring theestablishment of a fictitious identity, federal agents while engaged inundercover investigations, investigators employed by the Attorney General whileengaged in undercover investigations and agents of the State Gaming ControlBoard while engaged in investigations pursuant to NRS 463.140. An application for such alicense must be made through the head of the police or sheriffs department,the Chief of the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety, thedirector of the appropriate federal agency, the Attorney General or theChairman of the State Gaming Control Board. Such a license is exempt from thefees required by NRS 483.410. TheDepartment, by regulation, shall provide for the cancellation of any suchdrivers license upon the completion of the special investigation for which itwas issued.

3. Information pertaining to the issuance of adrivers license pursuant to subsection 2 is confidential.

4. It is unlawful for any person to use a driverslicense issued pursuant to subsection 2 for any purpose other than the specialinvestigation for which it was issued.

5. At the time of the issuance or renewal of thedrivers license, the Department shall:

(a) Give the holder the opportunity to have indicatedon his drivers license that he wishes to be a donor of all or part of his bodypursuant to NRS 451.500 to 451.590, inclusive, or to refuse to make ananatomical gift of his body or part of his body.

(b) Give the holder the opportunity to have indicatedwhether he wishes to donate $1 or more to the Anatomical Gift Account createdby NRS 460.150.

(c) Provide to each holder who is interested inbecoming a donor information relating to anatomical gifts, including theprocedure for registering as a donor with the organ donor registry with whichthe Department has entered into a contract pursuant to this paragraph. To carryout this paragraph, the Department shall, on such terms as it deemsappropriate, enter into a contract with an organization which registers asdonors persons who desire to make anatomical gifts.

6. If the holder wishes to make a donation to theAnatomical Gift Account, the Department shall collect the donation and depositthe money collected in the State Treasury for credit to the Anatomical GiftAccount.

7. The Department shall submit to the organ donorregistry with which the Department has entered into a contract pursuant toparagraph (c) of subsection 5 information from the records of the Departmentrelating to persons who have drivers licenses that indicate the intention ofthose persons to make an anatomical gift. The Department shall adoptregulations to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

[19:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.18](NRS A1963, 843; 1969, 544; 1975, 802; 1977, 449; 1981, 1106, 2007; 1985, 1938; 1987,895; 1989, 437, 474, 1152; 1991, 487, 2171; 1993, 1188; 2001, 681, 2551; 2003, 180, 469, 830; 2005, 244)

NRS 483.340 Issuance and contents of license;license for purposes of identification only issued to certain persons;confidentiality of certain information; unlawful acts; anatomical gifts;indicia of medical condition; adoption of regulations. [Effective July 1,2006.]

3. Information pertaining to the issuance of adrivers license pursuant to subsection 2 is confidential.

4. It is unlawful for any person to use a driverslicense issued pursuant to subsection 2 for any purpose other than the specialinvestigation for which it was issued.

5. At the time of the issuance or renewal of thedrivers license, the Department shall:

(b) Give the holder the opportunity to have indicatedwhether he wishes to donate $1 or more to the Anatomical Gift Account createdby NRS 460.150.

(d) If the Department has established a program forimprinting a symbol or other indicator of a medical condition on a driverslicense pursuant to NRS 483.3485, givethe holder the opportunity to have a symbol or other indicator of a medical conditionimprinted on his drivers license.

NRS 483.345 Numberof license issued or renewed after January 1, 1998, not to be based on socialsecurity number; Department to convert number based on social security numberupon request.

1. The number of any drivers license issued orrenewed by the Department on or after January 1, 1998, must be a unique numberthat is not based on the social security number of the licensee.

2. If the number of a drivers license issued by theDepartment is the licensees social security number or was formulated by usingthe licensees social security number as a basis for the number, the Departmentshall, upon the request of the licensee:

(a) Convert the number of the license to a uniquenumber that is not based on the licensees social security number; and

(b) Upon surrender of the outstanding license, issue alicense that contains the new number.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 595; A 1989, 475; 1997, 838)

NRS 483.347 Shapeof license; inclusion of color photograph; issuance in certain circumstances oftemporary drivers license without photograph; duties of Department.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection2, the Department shall issue a rectangular-shaped drivers license which bearsa front view colored photograph of the licensee. The photograph and anyinformation included on the license must be placed in a manner which ensuresthat:

(a) If the licensee is 21 years of age or older, thelonger edges of the rectangle serve as the top and bottom of the license; or

(b) If the licensee is under 21 years of age, theshorter edges of the rectangle serve as the top and bottom of the license.

2. The Department may issue a temporary driverslicense without a photograph of the licensee if the licensee is temporarilyabsent from this State and requests the renewal of, the issuance of a duplicateof, or a change in the information on, his drivers license. If the licenseereturns to this State for 14 continuous days or more, the licensee shall,within 24 days after the date of his return, surrender the temporary licenseand obtain a license which bears his photograph in accordance with subsection1. A licensee charged with violating the provisions of this subsection may notbe convicted if he surrenders the temporary license, obtains a license whichbears his photograph in accordance with subsection 1 and produces that licensein court or in the office of the arresting officer.

3. The Department shall:

(a) Establish a uniform procedure for the production ofdrivers licenses, applicable to renewal as well as to original licenses.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.417 and 483.825, by regulation, increase the feesprovided in NRS 483.410, 483.820 and 483.910 as necessary to cover the actualcost of production of photographs for drivers licenses and identificationcards. The increase must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to theMotor Vehicle Fund and must be allocated to the Department to defray theincreased costs of producing the drivers licenses required by this section.

(Added to NRS by 1971, 1229; A 1975, 553; 1979, 1120;1991, 1907; 1993, 1242; 1997, 99; 1999, 1110; 2001, 1501, 2826; 2003, 53; 2005, 1216)

NRS 483.348 Issuanceof specially designed drivers licenses to insulin dependent diabetics andepileptics; education of peace officers.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, theDepartment shall issue a drivers license with a specially colored backgroundto any person who qualifies for a drivers license pursuant to the provisionsof this chapter and delivers to the Department a signed statement from aphysician that the person is an insulin dependent diabetic or an epileptic. TheDepartment shall designate one color to be used only for a drivers licenseheld by a diabetic and another color to be used only for a drivers licenseheld by an epileptic.

2. In lieu of issuing a drivers license pursuant tosubsection 1, the Department may issue to a person specified in that subsectiona drivers license with a specially colored border around the photograph on thelicense.

3. The Department shall provide for the education ofpeace officers on the:

(a) Effects and treatment of a person suffering frominsulin shock or an epileptic seizure and the similarity in appearance of aperson suffering from insulin shock or an epileptic seizure to a person underthe influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; and

(b) Procedures for identifying and handling situationsinvolving a person suffering from insulin shock or an epileptic seizure.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1209; A 2001, 1502)

NRS 483.3485 Programfor imprinting symbol or other indicator of medical condition on license:Establishment; regulations; donations. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

1. The Department may adopt regulations establishing aprogram for the imprinting of a symbol or other indicator of a medicalcondition on a drivers license issued by the Department.

2. Regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 mustrequire the symbol or other indicator of a medical condition which is imprintedon a drivers license to conform with the International Classification ofDiseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification, or the most currentrevision, adopted by the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centersfor Medicare and Medicaid Services.

3. The Department may apply for and accept any gift,grant, appropriation or other donation to assist in carrying out a programestablished pursuant to the provisions of this section.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2312,effective July 1, 2006)

NRS 483.349 Placementof designation on license issued to person with disability which limits orimpairs ability to walk.

1. Upon the application of a person with a disabilitywhich limits or impairs the ability to walk, the Department shall place on anydrivers license issued to the person pursuant to the provisions of thischapter a designation that the person is disabled. The application must includea statement from a licensed physician certifying that the applicant is a personwith a disability which limits or impairs the ability to walk.

2. For the purposes of this section, person with adisability which limits or impairs the ability to walk has the meaningascribed to it in NRS 482.3835.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 2762)

NRS 483.350 Licenseto be carried and surrendered upon demand; limitation on conviction. Every licensee shall have his drivers license in hisimmediate possession at all times when driving a motor vehicle and shallmanually surrender the license for examination, upon demand, to a justice ofthe peace, a peace officer, or a deputy of the Department. However, no personcharged with violating this section shall be convicted if he produces in courtor the office of the arresting officer a drivers license theretofore issued tohim and valid at the time of the demand.

[Part 20:190:1941; A 1953, 191; 1955, 65](NRS A1969, 544)

NRS 483.360 Restrictedlicense; procedure for suspension or revocation; penalty.

1. The Department upon issuing a drivers licenseshall have authority, whenever good cause appears, to impose restrictionssuitable to the licensees driving ability with respect to special mechanicalcontrol devices required on a motor vehicle which the licensee may drive, orsuch other restrictions applicable to the licensee as the Department maydetermine to be appropriate to assure the safe driving of a motor vehicle by thelicensee.

2. The Department may either issue a specialrestricted license or may set forth such restrictions upon the usual licenseform.

3. The Department may, upon receiving satisfactoryevidence of any violation of the restrictions of such license, suspend or revokethe same, but the licensee shall be entitled to a hearing as upon a suspensionor revocation under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

4. It is a misdemeanor for any person to drive a motorvehicle in any manner in violation of the restrictions imposed in a restrictedlicense issued to him.

[21:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.20](NRS A 1969, 544)

NRS 483.363 Reportof inability of person to safely operate motor vehicle: Who may file; contents;Director to prescribe form and procedure.

1. A person who is 18 years of age or older may filewith the Department a report requesting that the Department examine a licenseewho:

(a) Is related to the person filing the report withinthe third degree of consanguinity or who is the spouse of the person filing thereport; and

(b) The person filing the report reasonably and in goodfaith believes cannot safely operate a motor vehicle.

2. The report described in subsection 1 must:

(a) Include the name, relationship, address, telephonenumber and signature of the person filing the report.

(b) State the persons basis for believing that thelicensee cannot safely operate a motor vehicle, which basis must be:

(1) Personal observation or physical evidence ofa physical or medical condition that has the potential to impair the ability ofthe licensee to operate a motor vehicle, corroborated by an affidavit from aphysician in which the physician concurs that the licensee should be examinedto determine the licensees ability to safely operate a motor vehicle;

(2) Personal knowledge that the driving recordof the licensee indicates the unsafe operation of a motor vehicle, corroboratedby an affidavit from a physician in which the physician concurs that thelicensee should be examined to determine the licensees ability to safelyoperate a motor vehicle; or

(3) An investigation by a law enforcementofficer.

(c) Be kept confidential, except that the report mustbe released upon request of the licensee or an order of a court of competentjurisdiction.

No personmay file more than one report concerning the same licensee within a 12-monthperiod.

3. The Director shall prescribe:

(a) A standard form to be used for the filing of areport pursuant to this section; and

(b) The procedure to be used for the filing of a reportpursuant to this section.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2311)

1. If the Department receives a report filed pursuantto NRS 483.363, the Department shall,upon written notice to the licensee of at least 5 days, require the licensee tosubmit to all or part of the regular examination set forth in NRS 483.330. Upon conclusion of theexamination, the Department shall take action as it deems appropriate and maysuspend or revoke the license of the person or allow him to retain the license,or may issue a license subject to restriction as described in NRS 483.360 or restrictions as to the typeor class of vehicle that may be driven. Refusal or neglect on the part of thelicensee to submit to the examination is grounds for suspension or revocationof his license.

2. A person whose drivers license is restricted,suspended or revoked pursuant to this section may request a total or partialreinstatement of that license. An appropriate replacement license must beissued to the licensee upon his satisfactory completion of the requirements forreinstatement established by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.495.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2312)

NRS 483.370 Duplicateor substitute permit or license. If aninstruction permit or drivers license issued under the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, is lost or destroyed,the person to whom the permit or license was issued may obtain a duplicate, orsubstitute thereof, upon:

1. Furnishing proof satisfactory to the Departmentthat:

(a) The permit or license was lost or destroyed; and

(b) He is the person to whom that permit or license wasissued.

2. Payment of the required fee.

[22:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.21](NRS A 1963, 843;1969, 544; 1987, 1437)

NRS 483.380 Expirationand renewal of license. [Effective through June 30, 2006.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.247, every drivers license expireson the fourth anniversary of the licensees birthday, measured in the case ofan original license, a renewal license and a renewal of an expired license,from the birthday nearest the date of issuance or renewal. Any applicant whosedate of birth was on February 29 in a leap year is, for the purposes of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, considered to have theanniversary of his birth fall on February 28.

2. Every license is renewable at any time before itsexpiration upon application and payment of the required fee.

3. The Department may, by regulation, defer theexpiration of the drivers license of a person who is on active duty in theArmed Forces upon such terms and conditions as it may prescribe. The Departmentmay similarly defer the expiration of the license of the spouse or dependentson or daughter of that person if the spouse or child is residing with theperson.

[23:190:1941; A 1943, 268; R 1953, 91; added 1953,191; A 1955, 54](NRS A 1959, 95, 785; 1960, 464; 1961, 455; 1963, 844; 1965,563, 1005; 1969, 545; 1971, 578; 1975, 250; 1977, 326; 1983, 500; 1997, 1222,2075; 1999, 976)

NRS 483.380 Expiration and renewal of license.[Effective July 1, 2006.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.247 and 483.283, every drivers license expires onthe fourth anniversary of the licensees birthday, measured in the case of anoriginal license, a renewal license and a renewal of an expired license, fromthe birthday nearest the date of issuance or renewal. Any applicant whose dateof birth was on February 29 in a leap year is, for the purposes of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, considered to have theanniversary of his birth fall on February 28.

2. Every license is renewable at any time before itsexpiration upon application and payment of the required fee.

3. The Department may, by regulation, defer the expirationof the drivers license of a person who is on active duty in the Armed Forcesupon such terms and conditions as it may prescribe. The Department maysimilarly defer the expiration of the license of the spouse or dependent son ordaughter of that person if the spouse or child is residing with the person.

NRS 483.382 Renewalof license: Notice to licensee; additional tests.

1. No later than 30 days before the expiration of hislicense, the Department shall mail to each licensee who has not already renewedhis license an expiration notice.

2. The Department may require an applicant for arenewal license successfully to pass such additional tests as the Departmentfinds reasonably necessary to determine his qualification according to the typeor class of license applied for.

(Added to NRS by 1983, 502; A 1993, 2845; 1999, 3577)

NRS 483.383 Renewalof license: Procedure for renewal by mail; regulations. The Departmentshall:

1. Establish a procedure to allow such persons as itdeems appropriate to renew their drivers licenses by mail.

2. Adopt regulations necessary to carry out theprovisions of this section.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 835; A 2005, 890)

NRS 483.384 Renewalof license: Test of eyesight; report in lieu of test; regulations; when examinationmay be required.

1. The Department may require an applicant for arenewal license to appear before an examiner for a drivers license andsuccessfully pass a test of his eyesight.

2. The Department may accept, in lieu of an eye test,a report from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or agency of another state whichhas duties comparable to those of the Department if the reported test wasperformed within 90 days before the application for renewal and:

(a) The applicant is qualified to renew his driverslicense by mail in accordance with the procedure established pursuant to NRS 483.383; or

(b) The Department determines, upon good cause shown,that the applicant is unable to appear in person.

3. The Department shall adopt regulations whichprescribe:

(a) The criteria to determine which applicant for arenewal license must appear and successfully pass a test of his eyesight.

(b) The circumstances under which the Department willaccept a report from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or agency of another statewhich is authorized to conduct eye tests, in lieu of an eye test for therenewal of an applicants drivers license.

4. If the Administrator or his authorized agent hasreason to believe that the licensee is no longer qualified to receive a licensebecause of his physical condition, the Department may require that theapplicant submit to an examination pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.330. The age of a licensee, byitself, does not constitute grounds for requiring an examination of drivingqualifications.

(Added to NRS by 1983, 502; A 1985, 569; 1995, 835)

NRS 483.386 Renewalof license: Reexamination upon good cause; penalty for late renewal;exemptions. All persons whose licenses haveexpired may be required by the Department, whenever good cause appears, to takeall or part of the regular examinations as set forth in NRS 483.330. All persons whose licenseshave expired for a period of 30 days or more shall pay to the Department thepenalty provided in NRS 483.410 inaddition to the cost of renewing the license except that the following personsare exempt from this penalty:

1. A person who has not driven a motor vehicle afterthe expiration of his Nevada drivers license and who submits an affidavitstating that fact;

2. A person renewing an expired Nevada driverslicense who possesses a valid drivers license from another jurisdiction;

3. A person whose Nevada drivers license expiresduring a period of suspension if he completes a renewal application within 30days after the date of eligibility for renewal; and

4. A person whose Nevada drivers license expireswhile he is on active duty with any branch of the Armed Forces, if he completesa renewal application within 30 days after his discharge.

(Added to NRS by 1983, 502; A 1985, 1020)

NRS 483.390 Noticeof change of address or name. Whenever anyperson after applying for or receiving a drivers license moves from theaddress named in the application or in the license issued to him, or when thename of a licensee is changed, that person shall within 30 days thereafternotify the Department of his new and old addresses, or of such former and newnames, and of the number of any license then held by him.

[24:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.23](NRS A 1965, 1006;1969, 546; 1973, 449; 1999,3578; 2001, 920)

NRS 483.400 Recordsof Department.

1. The Department shall maintain files of applicationsfor licenses. Such files shall contain:

(a) All applications denied and on each thereof notethe reasons for such denial.

(b) All applications granted.

(c) The name of every licensee whose license has beensuspended or revoked by the Department and after each such name note thereasons for such action.

2. The Department shall also file all accident reportsand abstracts of court records of convictions received by it under the laws ofthis State, and in connection therewith maintain convenient records or makesuitable notations in order that an individual record of each licensee showingthe convictions of such licensee and the traffic accidents in which he wasinvolved shall be readily ascertainable and available for the consideration ofthe Department upon any application for renewal of license and at othersuitable times.

[25:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.24](NRS A 1965, 319;1993, 2845)

NRS 483.410 Feesand penalties: Amounts, payment and disposition. [Effective through June 30,2006.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6and NRS 483.417, for every driverslicense, including a motorcycle drivers license, issued and service performed,the following fees must be charged:

An original orrenewal license issued to a person 65 years of age or older $13.50

An original orrenewal license issued to any person less than 65 years of age 18.50

Reinstatement of alicense after suspension, revocation or cancellation, except a revocation for aviolation of NRS 484.379, 484.3795 or 484.37955, or pursuant to NRS 484.384 and 484.385.................. 40

Reinstatement of alicense after revocation for a violation of NRS484.379, 484.3795 or 484.37955, or pursuant to NRS 484.384 and 484.385........................................................................................................... 65

A new photograph,change of name, change of other information, except address, or any combination 5

Aduplicate license.................................................................................................... 14

2. For every motorcycle endorsement to a driverslicense, a fee of $5 must be charged.

3. If no other change is requested or required, theDepartment shall not charge a fee to convert the number of a license from thelicensees social security number, or a number that was formulated by using thelicensees social security number as a basis for the number, to a unique numberthat is not based on the licensees social security number.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.417, the increase in fees authorizedby NRS 483.347 and the fees chargedpursuant to NRS 483.415 must be paid inaddition to the fees charged pursuant to subsections 1 and 2.

5. A penalty of $10 must be paid by each personrenewing his license after it has expired for a period of 30 days or more asprovided in NRS 483.386 unless he isexempt pursuant to that section.

6. The Department may not charge a fee for thereinstatement of a drivers license that has been:

(a) Voluntarily surrendered for medical reasons; or

(b) Cancelled pursuant to NRS 483.310.

7. All fees and penalties are payable to theAdministrator at the time a license or a renewal license is issued.

8. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.340, 483.415 and 483.840, all money collected by theDepartment pursuant to this chapter must be deposited in the State Treasury forcredit to the Motor Vehicle Fund.

[27:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1955, 130] + [Part28:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.27](NRS A 1960, 465; 1961, 88; 1963, 844; 1964,1; 1965, 564; 1969, 546; 1973, 1275; 1975, 211, 553; 1977, 267; 1979, 1121;1981, 1590; 1983, 501, 1011; 1987, 1437; 1989, 289, 475; 1991, 1907, 2235;1993, 271, 583; 1995, 836; 1997, 838, 1384; 2001, 682; 2005, 131, 891, 1024, 1216)

NRS 483.410 Fees and penalties: Amounts, paymentand disposition. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6and NRS 483.417, for every driverslicense, including a motorcycle drivers license, issued and service performed,the following fees must be charged:

An original orrenewal license issued to a person 65 years of age or older $13.50

An original orrenewal license issued to any person less than 65 years of age 18.50

A new photograph,change of name, change of other information, except address, or any combination 5

Aduplicate license.................................................................................................... 14

2. For every motorcycle endorsement to a driverslicense, a fee of $5 must be charged.

5. A penalty of $10 must be paid by each personrenewing his license after it has expired for a period of 30 days or more asprovided in NRS 483.386 unless he isexempt pursuant to that section.

6. The Department may not charge a fee for thereinstatement of a drivers license that has been:

(a) Voluntarily surrendered for medical reasons; or

(b) Cancelled pursuant to NRS 483.310.

7. All fees and penalties are payable to theAdministrator at the time a license or a renewal license is issued.

8. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.340, 483.415 and 483.840, or subsection 3 of NRS 483.3485, all money collected by theDepartment pursuant to this chapter must be deposited in the State Treasury forcredit to the Motor Vehicle Fund.

NRS 483.415 Additionalfee; deposit in Highway and Safety Administrative Account; use of money.

1. The Department shall charge and collect a fee of 50cents, in addition to the fees set forth in NRS483.410, for every drivers license, including a motorcycle driverslicense, issued or renewed.

2. The Department shall deposit the money into theHighway and Safety Administrative Account which is hereby created in the StateHighway Fund. The money in the Account may be used only as follows:

(a) Thirty-five percent of the money must be used forthe support of the position of Motor Vehicle Recovery and TransportationPlanner created within the Department of Transportation pursuant to NRS 408.234; and

(b) Sixty-five percent of the money must be used forthe support of the position of Drivers Education and Safety Officer createdpursuant to NRS 483.203, and to carryout the provisions of that section.

(Added to NRS by 1991, 2234; A 1993, 647; 1995, 867)

NRS 483.417 One-timewaiver of fees to furnish duplicate license to homeless person; exception;acceptance of gifts, grants and donations.

1. The Department shall waive the fee prescribed by NRS 483.410 and the increase in the feerequired by NRS 483.347 not more thanone time for furnishing a duplicate drivers license to a homeless person whosubmits a signed affidavit on a form prescribed by the Department stating thatthe person is homeless.

2. A vendor that has entered into an agreement withthe Department to produce photographs for drivers licenses pursuant to NRS 483.347 may waive the cost it chargesthe Department to produce the photograph of a homeless person for a duplicatedrivers license.

3. If the vendor does not waive pursuant to subsection2 the cost it charges the Department and the Department has waived the increasein the fee required by NRS 483.347 for aduplicate drivers license furnished to a homeless person pursuant tosubsection 1, the homeless person shall reimburse the Department in an amountequal to the increase in the fee required by NRS483.347 if the homeless person:

(a) Applies to the Department for the renewal of hisdrivers license; and

(b) Is employed at the time of such application.

4. The Department may accept gifts, grants anddonations of money to fund the provision of duplicate drivers licenses withouta fee to homeless persons.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 1215)

Cancellation, Suspension and Revocation

NRS 483.420 Authorityof Department to cancel license.

1. The Department is hereby authorized to cancel anydrivers license upon determining that the licensee was not entitled to theissuance thereof pursuant to NRS 483.010to 483.630, inclusive, or that thelicensee failed to give the required or correct information in his applicationor committed any fraud in making an application.

2. Upon cancellation of his drivers license pursuantto subsection 1, the licensee shall surrender the license cancelled to theDepartment.

3. The Department is authorized to cancel any licensethat is voluntarily surrendered to the Department.

[29:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.28](NRS A 1965, 564;1969, 547; 1971, 579; 1991, 1908)

NRS 483.430 Suspensionor revocation of privilege of nonresident; report of certain convictions inthis State or revocation or suspension involving nonresident.

1. The privilege of driving a motor vehicle on thehighways of this State given to a nonresident under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, shall be subject to suspensionor revocation by the Department in like manner and for like cause as a driverslicense issued under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, may be suspended orrevoked.

2. The Department is further authorized, uponreceiving a record of the conviction in this State of a nonresident driver of amotor vehicle of any offense under the motor vehicle laws of this State, toforward a certified copy of such record to the motor vehicle administrator inthe state wherein the person so convicted is a resident.

3. When a nonresidents driving privilege is suspendedor revoked in this State, the Department shall forward a copy of the record ofsuch action to the motor vehicle administrator in the state where such driverresides.

[30:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.29](NRS A 1969, 547)

NRS 483.440 Suspensionor revocation of license or privilege upon conviction in another state. The Department is authorized to suspend or revoke the licenseof any resident of this State or the privilege of a nonresident to drive amotor vehicle in this State upon receiving notice of the conviction of suchperson in another state of an offense therein which, if committed in thisState, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of his license.

[31:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.30](NRS A 1969, 547)

NRS 483.443 Suspensionof license for failure to comply with certain subpoenas or warrants or failureto satisfy arrearage in payment of support for child; reinstatement of license.[Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each stateto establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and fornoncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child supportproceedings.]

1. The Department shall, upon receivingnotification from a district attorney or other public agency collecting supportfor children pursuant to NRS 425.510that a court has determined that a person:

(a) Has failed to comply with a subpoena or warrantrelating to a proceeding to establish paternity or to establish or enforce anobligation for the support of a child; or

(b) Is in arrears in the payment for the support of oneor more children,

send awritten notice to that person that his drivers 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 2, 5 and6; and

3. If a person who receives a notice pursuant tosubsection 1 does not, within 30 days after he receives the notice, comply withthe subpoena or warrant or satisfy the arrearage as required in NRS 425.510, the Department shall suspendhis license without providing him with an opportunity for a hearing.

4. The Department shall suspend immediately thelicense of a defendant if so ordered pursuant to NRS 176.064.

5. The Department shall reinstate the drivers licenseof a person whose license was suspended pursuant to this section if itreceives:

(a) A notice from the district attorney or other publicagency pursuant to NRS 425.510 that theperson has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearagepursuant to that section or from a district judge that a delinquency for whichthe suspension was ordered pursuant to NRS176.064 has been discharged; and

(b) Payment of the fee for reinstatement of a suspendedlicense prescribed in NRS 483.410.

6. The Department shall not require a person whosedrivers license was suspended pursuant to this section to submit to the testsand other requirements which are adopted by regulation pursuant to subsection 1of NRS 483.495 as a condition of thereinstatement of his license.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 947; A 1997, 901, 2076)

NRS 483.443 Suspension of license for failure tosatisfy arrearage in payment of support for child; reinstatement of license.[Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state toestablish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting theprofessional, occupational and recreational licenses for child supportarrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternityor child support proceedings.]

1. The Department shall, upon receiving notificationfrom a district attorney or other public agency collecting support for childrenthat a court has determined a person is in arrears in the payment for thesupport of a child pursuant to NRS 425.510,send a written notice to that person that his license is subject to suspension.The notice must include:

(a) The reason for the suspension of the license;

(b) The information set forth in subsections 2, 4 and5; and

2. If a person who receives a notice pursuant tosubsection 1 does not satisfy the arrearage as required in NRS 425.510 within 30 days after hereceives the notice, the Department shall suspend his license.

3. The Department shall suspend immediately thelicense of a defendant if so ordered pursuant to NRS 176.064.

4. The Department shall reinstate the drivers licenseof a person whose license was suspended pursuant to this section if itreceives:

(a) A notice from the district attorney or other publicagency pursuant to NRS 425.510 that theperson has satisfied the arrearages pursuant to that section or from a districtjudge that a delinquency for which the suspension was ordered pursuant to NRS 176.064 has been discharged; and

(b) Payment of the fee for reinstatement of a suspendedlicense prescribed in NRS 483.410.

5. The Department shall not require a person whosedrivers license was suspended pursuant to this section to submit to the testsand other requirements which are adopted by regulation pursuant to subsection 1of NRS 483.495 as a condition of thereinstatement of his license.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 947; A 1997, 901, 2076,effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state toestablish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting theprofessional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearagesand for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or childsupport proceedings)

NRS 483.445 Suspensionor revocation of license of member of Armed Forces. TheDepartment may suspend or revoke the license of a member of the Armed Forces ofthe United States stationed at a military installation located in Nevada if:

1. It receives notice from the commander of any suchinstallation that such persons military driving privilege has been suspended;and

2. The conduct on which the suspension of the militarylicense is based is of such a nature that the Department would revoke orsuspend such persons drivers license had such conduct occurred within itsjurisdiction.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 595)

NRS 483.447 Futuredriving privileges: Deemed possession by unlicensed driver who operates vehiclein Nevada. A person who does not hold a validlicense issued by this State or any other state and who operates a vehicle inthis State shall be deemed to have future driving privileges that may besuspended if the person is convicted of any traffic offense in this State.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1235)

NRS 483.448 Futuredriving privileges: Demerit points; suspension; hearing.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection,when a person deemed to have future driving privileges pursuant to NRS 483.447 has accumulated 3 or moredemerit points, but less than 12, the Department shall notify him of this fact.If, after the Department mails the notice, the person presents proof to theDepartment that he has successfully completed a course of traffic safetyapproved by the Department and a statement signed by him which indicates thatthe successful completion of the course was not required pursuant to a pleaagreement, the Department shall cancel not more than 3 demerit points from hisdriving record. If such a person accumulates 12 or more demerit points beforecompleting the course of traffic safety, he will not be entitled to havedemerit points cancelled upon the completion of the course but must have hisfuture driving privileges suspended. A person deemed to have future drivingprivileges may attend a course only once in 12 months for the purpose ofreducing his demerit points. The 3 demerit points may only be cancelled fromthe drivers record of the person during the 12-month period immediatelyfollowing his successful completion of the course of traffic safety. Theprovisions of this subsection do not apply to a person deemed to have futuredriving privileges whose successful completion of a course of traffic safetywas required pursuant to a plea agreement.

2. Any reduction of demerit points pursuant to thissection applies only to the demerit record of the person deemed to have futuredriving privileges and otherwise does not affect his driving record with theDepartment or his insurance record.

3. Notwithstanding any provision of this title to thecontrary, if a person deemed to have future driving privileges accumulatesdemerit points, the Department shall suspend those future driving privileges:

(a) For the first accumulation of 12 demerit pointsduring a 12-month period, for 6 months. Such a person is eligible for arestricted license during this 6-month period.

(b) For the second accumulation within 3 years of 12demerit points during a 12-month period, for 1 year. Such a person is eligiblefor a restricted license during this 1-year period.

(c) For the third accumulation within 5 years of 12demerit points during a 12-month period, for 1 year. Such a person is noteligible for a restricted license during this 1-year period.

4. The Department shall suspend for 1 year the futuredriving privileges of a person convicted of a sixth traffic offense within a5-year period if all six offenses have been assigned a value of 4 or moredemerit points. Such a person is not eligible for a restricted license duringthis 1-year period.

5. If the Department determines by its records that aperson deemed to have future driving privileges is not eligible for a driverslicense pursuant to this section, the Department shall notify the person bymail of that fact.

6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, theDepartment shall suspend the future driving privileges of a person pursuant tothis section 30 days after the date on which the Department mails the notice tothe person required by subsection 5.

7. If a written request for a hearing is received bythe Department:

(a) The suspension of the future driving privileges ofthe person requesting the hearing is stayed until a determination is made bythe Department after the hearing.

(b) The hearing must be held, within 45 days after therequest is received, in the county in which the person resides unless he andthe Department agree that the hearing may be held in some other county. Thescope of the hearing must be limited to whether the records of the Departmentaccurately reflect the driving history of the person.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1235)

NRS 483.450 Courtmay forward license to Department upon conviction; duty of court to forwardrecord of conviction.

1. Whenever any person is convicted of any offense forwhich the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, make mandatory therevocation of his drivers license by the Department, the court in which theperson is convicted may require the surrender to it of all drivers licensesthen held by the person convicted, and the court may, within 20 days after theconviction, forward these licenses, together with a record of the conviction,to the Department.

2. A record of conviction must be made in a mannerapproved by the Department. The court shall provide sufficient information toallow the Department to include accurately the information regarding theconviction in the drivers record. The record of conviction from the court mustinclude at least the name and address of the person convicted, the number ofhis drivers license, his social security number, the registration number ofthe vehicle involved, the date the citation was issued or the arrest was made,the number of the citation and the date and final disposition of the citation.

3. Every court, including a juvenile court, havingjurisdiction over violations of the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, or any other law ofthis State or municipal ordinance regulating the operation of motor vehicles onhighways, shall forward to the Department:

(a) If the court is other than a juvenile court, arecord of the conviction of any person in that court for a violation of anysuch laws other than regulations governing standing or parking; or

(b) If the court is a juvenile court, a record of anyfinding that a child has violated a traffic law or ordinance other than onegoverning standing or parking,

within 20days after the conviction or finding, and may recommend the suspension of thedrivers license of the person convicted or child found in violation of atraffic law or ordinance.

4. For the purposes of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive:

(a) Conviction means a final conviction, and includesa finding by a juvenile court pursuant to NRS62E.700.

(b) A forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited tosecure a defendants appearance in court, if the forfeiture has not beenvacated, is equivalent to a conviction.

5. The necessary expenses of mailing licenses andrecords of conviction to the Department as required by subsections 1 and 3 mustbe paid by the court charged with the duty of forwarding those licenses andrecords of conviction.

[32:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1953, 191](NRS A 1961,79; 1969, 547; 1973, 1533; 1981, 534; 1989, 554; 2003, 1153)

1. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute,the Department shall revoke the license, permit or privilege of any driver uponreceiving a record of his conviction of any of the following offenses, whenthat conviction has become final, and the driver is not eligible for a license,permit or privilege to drive for the period indicated:

(a) For a period of 3 years if the offense is:

(1) A violation of subsection 2 of NRS 484.377.

(2) A violation of NRS 484.379 that is punishable as a felonypursuant to NRS 484.3792.

(3) A violation of NRS 484.3795 or a homicide resulting fromdriving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under theinfluence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance or resulting fromany other conduct prohibited by NRS 484.379,484.3795 or 484.37955.

The periodduring which such a driver is not eligible for a license, permit or privilege todrive must be set aside during any period of imprisonment and the period ofrevocation must resume upon completion of the period of imprisonment or whenthe person is placed on residential confinement.

(b) For a period of 1 year if the offense is:

(1) Any other manslaughter, including vehicularmanslaughter as described in NRS 484.3775,resulting from the driving of a motor vehicle or felony in the commission ofwhich a motor vehicle is used, including the unlawful taking of a motorvehicle.

(2) Failure to stop and render aid as requiredpursuant to the laws of this State in the event of a motor vehicle accidentresulting in the death or bodily injury of another.

(3) Perjury or the making of a false affidavitor statement under oath to the Department pursuant to NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, or pursuant to anyother law relating to the ownership or driving of motor vehicles.

(4) Conviction, or forfeiture of bail notvacated, upon three charges of reckless driving committed within a period of 12months.

(5) A violation of NRS 484.379 that is punishable pursuant toparagraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS484.3792 and the driver is not eligible for a restricted license during anyof that period.

(6) A violation of NRS 484.348.

(c) For a period of 90 days, if the offense is a violationof NRS 484.379 that is punishablepursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS484.3792.

2. The Department shall revoke the license, permit orprivilege of a driver convicted of violating NRS484.379 who fails to complete the educational course on the use of alcoholand controlled substances within the time ordered by the court and shall add aperiod of 90 days during which the driver is not eligible for a license, permitor privilege to drive.

3. When the Department is notified by a court that aperson who has been convicted of a violation of NRS 484.379 that is punishable pursuant toparagraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS484.3792 has been permitted to enter a program of treatment pursuant to NRS 484.37937, the Department shallreduce by one-half the period during which he is not eligible for a license,permit or privilege to drive, but shall restore that reduction in time ifnotified that he was not accepted for or failed to complete the treatment.

4. The Department shall revoke the license, permit orprivilege to drive of a person who is required to install a device pursuant to NRS 484.3943 but who operates a motorvehicle without such a device:

(a) For 3 years, if it is his first such offense duringthe period of required use of the device.

(b) For 5 years, if it is his second such offenseduring the period of required use of the device.

5. A driver whose license, permit or privilege isrevoked pursuant to subsection 4 is not eligible for a restricted licenseduring the period set forth in paragraph (a) or (b) of that subsection,whichever applies.

6. In addition to any other requirements set forth byspecific statute, if the Department is notified that a court has ordered therevocation, suspension or delay in the issuance of a license pursuant to title5 of NRS, NRS 176.064 or 206.330, chapter484 of NRS or any other provision of law, the Department shall take suchactions as are necessary to carry out the courts order.

7. As used in this section, device has the meaningascribed to it in NRS 484.3941.

[33:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1947, 443; 1943 NCL 4442.32](NRS A 1959, 287; 1969, 760, 761, 1508; 1971, 2030; 1973, 586; 1975,787; 1981, 535, 1922; 1983, 1081; 1989, 1193, 1397, 1736; 1995, 741, 1156,1165, 1361, 1372, 1917, 2401; 1997, 802, 1742, 2842, 2856, 3367; 1999, 474, 1384, 2135, 3409; 2001, 245, 246; 2003, 1154; 2005, 76, 132, 604)

1. If the result of a test given pursuant to NRS 484.382 or 484.383 shows that a person less than 21years of age had a concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08in his blood or breath at the time of the test, his license, permit orprivilege to drive must be suspended for a period of 90 days.

2. If a revocation or suspension of a personslicense, permit or privilege to drive for a violation of NRS 62E.640, 484.379, 484.3795or 484.37955 follows a suspensionordered pursuant to subsection 1, the Department shall:

(a) Cancel the suspension ordered pursuant tosubsection 1; and

(b) Give the person credit toward the period ofrevocation or suspension ordered pursuant to NRS 62E.640, 484.379, 484.3795or 484.37955, whichever is applicable,for any period during which the persons license, permit or privilege to drivewas suspended pursuant to subsection 1.

3. This section does not preclude:

(a) The prosecution of a person for a violation of anyother provision of law; or

(b) The suspension or revocation of a persons license,permit or privilege to drive pursuant to any other provision of law.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3044; A 1999, 2448; 2003, 1155, 2557; 2005, 133)

NRS 483.461 Mandatory suspension of license ofperson less than 21 years of age if test shows concentration of alcohol of 0.02or more but less than 0.10 in blood or breath; cancellation of suspension andcredit toward subsequent revocation or suspension. [Effective on the date ofthe repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for aperson to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08percent or greater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the constructionof highways in this State.]

1. If the result of a test given pursuant to NRS 484.382 or 484.383 shows that a person less than 21years of age had a concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10in his blood or breath at the time of the test, his license, permit orprivilege to drive must be suspended for a period of 90 days.

(a) Cancel the suspension ordered pursuant tosubsection 1; and

3. This section does not preclude:

(a) The prosecution of a person for a violation of anyother provision of law; or

(b) The suspension or revocation of a persons license,permit or privilege to drive pursuant to any other provision of law.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3044; A 1999, 2448; 2003, 1155, 2557; 2005, 133, effectiveon the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to make itunlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcoholconcentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federalfunding for the construction of highways in this State)

1. A peace officer who has received the result of atest given pursuant to NRS 484.382 or 484.383 which indicates that a person lessthan 21 years of age to whom the test was given had a concentration of alcoholof 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in his blood or breath shall prepare awritten certificate indicating whether the peace officer:

(a) Had reasonable grounds to believe that the personwas driving under the influence of alcohol;

(b) Served an order of suspension on the personpursuant to subsection 2; and

2. If a person less than 21 years of age to whom atest is given pursuant to NRS 484.382 or484.383 is present when a peace officerreceives the result of the test and the test indicates that the person has aconcentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in his blood orbreath, the peace officer shall:

(a) Serve an order of suspension of the license, permitor privilege;

(b) Seize any license or permit of the person;

(1) Administrative and judicial review of thesuspension; and

(2) Have a temporary license;

(d) If the person requests a temporary license, issuethe person a temporary license on a form approved by the Department whichbecomes effective 24 hours after he receives the temporary license and expires120 hours after it becomes effective; and

(e) Transmit to the Department:

(1) Any license or permit seized pursuant toparagraph (b); and

(2) The written certificate which the peaceofficer is required to prepare pursuant to subsection 1.

3. If a person less than 21 years of age to whom atest is given pursuant to NRS 484.382 or484.383 is not present when a peaceofficer receives the result of the test and the test indicates that the personhas a concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in his bloodor breath, the peace officer shall transmit to the Department a copy of theresult of the test and the written certificate which the peace officer isrequired to prepare pursuant to subsection 1.

4. The Department, upon receiving a copy of the resultof the test and the written certificate transmitted by the peace officerpursuant to subsection 3, shall:

(a) Review the result of the test and the written certificate;and

(b) If the Department determines that it isappropriate, issue an order to suspend the license, permit or privilege todrive of the person by mailing the order to the person at his last knownaddress.

5. An order for suspension issued by the Departmentpursuant to subsection 4 must:

(a) Explain the grounds for the suspension;

(b) Indicate the period of the suspension;

(d) Explain that the person has a right toadministrative and judicial review of the suspension.

6. An order for suspension issued by the Departmentpursuant to subsection 4 is presumed to have been received by the person 5 daysafter the order is deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States mail by theDepartment. The date of mailing of the order may be shown by a certificate thatis prepared by an officer or employee of the Department specifying the date ofmailing.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3044; A 1999, 2448; 2003, 2557)

NRS 483.462 Test indicating person less than 21years of age has concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 inblood or breath; duties of peace officer and Department; order for suspensionof license. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiringeach state to make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with ablood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition toreceiving federal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

1. A peace officer who has received the result of atest given pursuant to NRS 484.382 or 484.383 which indicates that a person lessthan 21 years of age to whom the test was given had a concentration of alcoholof 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in his blood or breath shall prepare awritten certificate indicating whether the peace officer:

(a) Had reasonable grounds to believe that the personwas driving under the influence of alcohol;

(b) Served an order of suspension on the personpursuant to subsection 2; and

(a) Serve an order of suspension of the license, permitor privilege;

(b) Seize any license or permit of the person;

(1) Administrative and judicial review of thesuspension; and

(2) Have a temporary license;

(e) Transmit to the Department:

(1) Any license or permit seized pursuant toparagraph (b); and

(2) The written certificate which the peaceofficer is required to prepare pursuant to subsection 1.

3. If a person less than 21 years of age to whom atest is given pursuant to NRS 484.382 or484.383 is not present when a peaceofficer receives the result of the test and the test indicates that the personhas a concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in his bloodor breath, the peace officer shall transmit to the Department a copy of theresult of the test and the written certificate which the peace officer isrequired to prepare pursuant to subsection 1.

4. The Department, upon receiving a copy of the resultof the test and the written certificate transmitted by the peace officerpursuant to subsection 3, shall:

(a) Review the result of the test and the written certificate;and

(b) If the Department determines that it isappropriate, issue an order to suspend the license, permit or privilege todrive of the person by mailing the order to the person at his last knownaddress.

5. An order for suspension issued by the Departmentpursuant to subsection 4 must:

(a) Explain the grounds for the suspension;

(b) Indicate the period of the suspension;

(d) Explain that the person has a right toadministrative and judicial review of the suspension.

NRS 483.463 Reviewof order of suspension issued pursuant to NRS 483.462; hearing; issuance oftemporary license; affirmation or rescission of suspension; judicial review.[Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each stateto make it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receivingfederal funding for the construction of highways in this State.]

1. At any time during which the license, permit orprivilege to drive is suspended pursuant to NRS483.462, the person may request in writing a hearing by the Department toreview the order of suspension. A person is entitled to only one administrativehearing pursuant to this section.

2. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the hearingmust be conducted within 15 days after receipt of the request or as soonthereafter as is practicable in the county in which the requester resides.

3. The Director or his agent may:

(a) Issue subpoenas for:

(1) The attendance of witnesses at the hearing;and

(2) The production of relevant books and papers;and

(b) Require a reexamination of the requester.

4. The scope of the hearing must be limited to theissues of whether the person, at the time of the test:

(a) Was less than 21 years of age; and

(b) Had a concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more butless than 0.08 in his blood or breath.

5. The Department shall issue the person a temporarylicense for a period that is sufficient to complete the administrative hearing.

6. Upon an affirmative finding on the issues listed insubsection 4, the Department shall affirm the order of suspension. Otherwise,the order of suspension must be rescinded.

7. If the order of suspension is affirmed by theDepartment, the person is entitled to judicial review of the issues listed insubsection 4 in the manner provided in chapter233B of NRS.

8. The court shall notify the Department upon issuinga stay. Upon receiving such notice, the Department shall issue an additionaltemporary license for a period that is sufficient to complete the judicialreview.

9. The hearing officer or the court shall notify theDepartment if the hearing officer grants a continuance of the administrativehearing or the court grants a continuance after issuing a stay of thesuspension. Upon receiving such notice, the Department shall cancel anytemporary license granted pursuant to this section and notify the holder bymailing an order of cancellation to the last known address of the holder.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3046; A 1999, 2450; 2003, 2559)

NRS 483.463 Review of order of suspension issuedpursuant to NRS483.462; hearing; issuance of temporary license; affirmation orrescission of suspension; judicial review. [Effective on the date of the repealof the federal law requiring each state to make it unlawful for a person tooperate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent orgreater as a condition to receiving federal funding for the construction ofhighways in this State.]

2. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the hearingmust be conducted within 15 days after receipt of the request or as soonthereafter as is practicable in the county in which the requester resides.

3. The Director or his agent may:

(a) Issue subpoenas for:

(1) The attendance of witnesses at the hearing;and

(2) The production of relevant books and papers;and

(b) Require a reexamination of the requester.

4. The scope of the hearing must be limited to theissues of whether the person, at the time of the test:

(a) Was less than 21 years of age; and

(b) Had a concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more butless than 0.10 in his blood or breath.

5. The Department shall issue the person a temporarylicense for a period that is sufficient to complete the administrative hearing.

6. Upon an affirmative finding on the issues listed insubsection 4, the Department shall affirm the order of suspension. Otherwise,the order of suspension must be rescinded.

7. If the order of suspension is affirmed by theDepartment, the person is entitled to judicial review of the issues listed insubsection 4 in the manner provided in chapter233B of NRS.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3046; A 1999, 2450; 2003, 2559,effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state tomake it unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcoholconcentration of 0.08 percent or greater as a condition to receiving federalfunding for the construction of highways in this State)

NRS 483.464 Issuanceof restricted license after certain period if license suspended pursuant to NRS 483.462. After half the period during which the drivers license ofa person is suspended pursuant to NRS 483.462,the Department may issue the person a restricted drivers license in the mannerprovided in subsection 1 of NRS 483.490.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3046)

NRS 483.465 Mandatorysuspension of license when person violates promise to appear pursuant tocitation: Notice; period of suspension.

1. If a driver who holds a Nevada drivers licenseviolates a written promise to appear pursuant to a citation that was preparedmanually or electronically for a violation of a traffic law or ordinanceoccurring within this State other than one governing standing or parking, theclerk of the court shall immediately notify the Department on a form approvedby the Department.

2. Upon receipt of notice from a court in this Stateof a failure to appear, the Department shall notify the driver by mail that hisprivilege to drive is subject to suspension and allow him 30 days after thedate of mailing the notice to:

(a) Appear in court and obtain a dismissal of thecitation or complaint as provided by law;

(b) Appear in court and, if permitted by the court,make an arrangement acceptable to the court to satisfy a judgment ofconviction; or

3. If notified by a court, within 30 days after thenotice of a failure to appear, that a driver has been allowed to make anarrangement for the satisfaction of a judgment of conviction, the Departmentshall remove the suspension from the drivers record. If the driversubsequently defaults on his arrangement with the court, the court shall notifythe Department which shall immediately suspend the drivers license until thecourt notifies the Department that the suspension may be removed.

4. The Department shall suspend the license of adriver 31 days after it mails him the notice provided for in subsection 2,unless within that time it has received a written request for a hearing fromthe driver or notice from the court on a form approved by the Department thatthe driver has appeared or the citation or complaint has been dismissed. Alicense so suspended remains suspended until further notice is received fromthe court that the driver has appeared or that the case has been otherwisedisposed of as provided by law.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 533; A 1985, 633; 1999, 1144)

NRS 483.470 Groundsfor discretionary suspension of license; notice; hearing.

1. The Department may suspend the license of a driverwithout preliminary hearing upon a showing by its records or other sufficientevidence that the licensee:

(a) Has committed an offense for which mandatoryrevocation of license is required upon conviction;

(b) Has been involved as a driver in any accidentresulting in the death or personal injury of another or serious propertydamage;

(d) Has permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of hislicense;

(e) Has committed an offense in another state which ifcommitted in this State would be grounds for suspension or revocation; or

(f ) Has failed tocomply with the conditions of issuance of a restricted license.

2. Upon suspending the license of any person asauthorized in this section, the Department shall immediately notify him inwriting, and upon his request shall afford him an opportunity for a hearing asearly as practical within 20 days after receipt of the request in the countywherein he resides unless he and the Department agree that the hearing may beheld in some other county. The Administrator, or his authorized agent, mayissue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevantbooks and papers, and may require a reexamination of the licensee in connectionwith the hearing. Upon the hearing the Department shall either rescind itsorder of suspension or, for good cause, extend the suspension of the license orrevoke it.

[34:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1955, 297](NRS A 1963,845; 1967, 1375; 1969, 548; 1971, 81; 1973, 365, 1534; 1975, 133; 1981, 83,197, 199; 1985, 1167)

NRS 483.473 Establishmentof uniform system of demerit points; schedule of demerits; assessment ofpoints.

1. As used in this section, traffic violation meansconviction of a moving traffic violation in any municipal court, Justice Courtor district court in this State. The term includes a finding by a juvenile courtthat a child has violated a traffic law or ordinance other than one governingstanding or parking. The term does not include a conviction or a finding by ajuvenile court of a violation of the speed limit posted by a public authorityunder the circumstances described in subsection 1 of NRS 484.3685.

2. The Department shall establish a uniform system ofdemerit points for various traffic violations occurring within this Stateaffecting the driving privilege of any person who holds a drivers licenseissued by the Department and persons deemed to have future driving privilegespursuant to NRS 483.447. The system mustbe based on the accumulation of demerits during a period of 12 months.

3. The system must be uniform in its operation, and theDepartment shall set up a schedule of demerits for each traffic violation,depending upon the gravity of the violation, on a scale of one demerit pointfor a minor violation of any traffic law to eight demerit points for anextremely serious violation of the law governing traffic violations. If aconviction of two or more traffic violations committed on a single occasion isobtained, points must be assessed for one offense, and if the point valuesdiffer, points must be assessed for the offense having the greater point value.Details of the violation must be submitted to the Department by the court wherethe conviction is obtained. The Department may provide for a graduated systemof demerits within each category of violations according to the extent to whichthe traffic law was violated.

(Added to NRS by 1985, 1166; A 1987, 656; 1995, 2440,2441, 2442; 1997, 2524; 2003, 1238)

NRS 483.475 Demeritpoints: Cancellation for successful completion of course of traffic safety;limitations; suspension of license; cumulative period for suspension; notice;hearing.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection,when a person who holds a drivers license has accumulated 3 or more demeritpoints, but less than 12, the Department shall notify him of this fact. If,after the Department mails the notice, the driver presents proof to theDepartment that he has successfully completed a course of traffic safetyapproved by the Department and a statement signed by him which indicates thatthe successful completion of the course was not required pursuant to a pleaagreement, the Department shall cancel not more than 3 demerit points from his drivingrecord. If the driver accumulates 12 or more demerit points before completingthe course of traffic safety, he will not be entitled to have demerit points cancelledupon the completion of the course, but must have his license suspended. Aperson may attend a course only once in 12 months for the purpose of reducinghis demerit points. The 3 demerit points may only be cancelled from a driversrecord during the 12-month period immediately following the drivers successfulcompletion of the course of traffic safety. The provisions of this subsectiondo not apply to a person whose successful completion of a course of trafficsafety was required pursuant to a plea agreement.

2. Any reduction of demerit points applies only to thedemerit record of the driver and does not affect his driving record with theDepartment or his insurance record.

3. The Department shall use a cumulative period forthe suspension of licenses pursuant to subsection 1. The periods of suspensionare:

(a) For the first accumulation of 12 demerit pointsduring a 12-month period, 6 months. A driver whose license is suspendedpursuant to this paragraph is eligible for a restricted license during thesuspension.

(b) For the second accumulation within 3 years of 12demerit points during a 12-month period, 1 year. A driver whose license issuspended pursuant to this paragraph is eligible for a restricted licenseduring the suspension.

(c) For the third accumulation within 5 years of 12demerit points during a 12-month period, 1 year. A driver whose license issuspended pursuant to this paragraph is not eligible for a restricted licenseduring the suspension.

4. The Department shall suspend for 1 year the licenseof a driver who is convicted of a sixth traffic offense within 5 years if allsix offenses have been assigned a value of four or more demerit points. Adriver whose license is suspended pursuant to this subsection is not eligiblefor a restricted license during the suspension.

5. If the Department determines by its records thatthe license of a driver must be suspended pursuant to this section, it shallnotify the driver by mail that his privilege to drive is subject to suspension.

6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, theDepartment shall suspend the license 30 days after it mails the notice requiredby subsection 5.

7. If a written request for a hearing is received bythe Department:

(a) The suspension of the license is stayed until adetermination is made by the Department after the hearing.

(b) The hearing must be held within 45 days after therequest is received in the county where the driver resides unless he and theDepartment agree that the hearing may be held in some other county. The scopeof the hearing must be limited to whether the records of the Departmentaccurately reflect the driving history of the driver.

(Added to NRS by 1985, 1166; A 2001, 920; 2003, 1238)

NRS 483.477 Attendanceat school for training drivers upon suspension. Inaddition to suspending the license of a driver pursuant to NRS 483.470 and 483.475, the Department may, for goodcause, require him to attend, at his own expense, a drivers training schoolapproved by the Department.

(Added to NRS by 1985, 1167)

NRS 483.480 Departmentmay require examination before suspension or revocation of license; noadditional fee or examination for reinstatement under certain circumstances.

1. The Department, having good cause to believe that alicensed driver is incompetent or otherwise not qualified to be licensed, mayupon written notice of at least 5 days to the licensee require him to submit toan examination. Upon the conclusion of the examination the Department shalltake action as may be appropriate and may suspend or revoke the license of the personor permit him to retain the license, or may issue a license subject torestrictions as permitted under NRS 483.360or restrictions as to the type or class of vehicles that may be driven. Refusalor neglect of the licensee to submit to the examination is grounds forsuspension or revocation of his license.

2. Except for the suspension of a drivers licensepursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 483.465,the Department shall not charge an additional fee or require an additionalexamination for the reinstatement of a revoked or suspended license if the additionalfee or examination arises out of the same offense for which the license waspreviously revoked or suspended and the driver has previously reinstated hislicense after that offense.

[35:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.34](NRS A 1969, 549;1973, 126; 1985, 570; 1989, 1152; 1993, 271)

NRS 483.490 Issuanceof restricted license; penalties; period of suspension or revocation.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, aftera drivers license has been suspended or revoked for an offense other than aviolation of NRS 484.379 that ispunishable pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 484.3792, and one-half of the periodduring which the driver is not eligible for a license has expired, theDepartment may, unless the statute authorizing the suspension prohibits theissuance of a restricted license, issue a restricted drivers license to anapplicant permitting the applicant to drive a motor vehicle:

(a) To and from work or in the course of his work, orboth; or

(b) To acquire supplies of medicine or food or receiveregularly scheduled medical care for himself or a member of his immediatefamily.

Before arestricted license may be issued, the applicant must submit sufficientdocumentary evidence to satisfy the Department that a severe hardship exists becausethe applicant has no alternative means of transportation and that the severehardship outweighs the risk to the public if he is issued a restricted license.

2. A person who has been ordered to install a devicein a motor vehicle pursuant to NRS 484.3943:

(a) Shall install the device not later than 21 daysafter the date on which the order was issued; and

(b) May not receive a restricted license pursuant tothis section until:

(1) After at least 1 year of the period duringwhich he is not eligible for a license, if he was convicted of:

(I) A violation of NRS 484.3795 or a homicide resulting fromdriving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under theinfluence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance or resulting fromany other conduct prohibited by NRS 484.379,484.3795 or 484.37955; or

(II) A violation of NRS 484.379 that is punishable as a felonypursuant to NRS 484.3792;

(2) After at least 180 days of the period duringwhich he is not eligible for a license, if he was convicted of a violation ofsubsection 2 of NRS 484.377; or

(3) After at least 45 days of the period duringwhich he is not eligible for a license, if he was convicted of a violation of NRS 484.379 that is punishable pursuant toparagraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS484.3792.

3. If the Department has received a copy of an orderrequiring a person to install a device in a motor vehicle pursuant to NRS 484.3943, the Department shall notissue a restricted drivers license to such a person pursuant to this sectionunless the applicant has submitted proof of compliance with the order andsubsection 2.

4. After a drivers license has been revoked orsuspended pursuant to title 5 of NRS, the Department may issue a restricteddrivers license to an applicant permitting the applicant to drive a motorvehicle:

(a) If applicable, to and from work or in the course ofhis work, or both; or

(b) If applicable, to and from school.

5. After a drivers license has been suspendedpursuant to NRS 483.443, the Departmentmay issue a restricted drivers license to an applicant permitting the applicantto drive a motor vehicle:

(a) If applicable, to and from work or in the course ofhis work, or both;

(b) To receive regularly scheduled medical care forhimself or a member of his immediate family; or

6. A driver who violates a condition of a restrictedlicense issued pursuant to subsection 1 or by another jurisdiction is guilty ofa misdemeanor and, if the license of the driver was suspended or revoked for:

(a) A violation of NRS484.379, 484.3795 or 484.384;

(b) A homicide resulting from driving or being inactual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicatingliquor or a controlled substance or resulting from any other conduct prohibitedby NRS 484.379, 484.3795 or 484.37955; or

(c) A violation of a law of any other jurisdiction thatprohibits the same or similar conduct as set forth in paragraph (a) or (b),

the drivershall be punished in the manner provided pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 483.560.

7. The periods of suspensions and revocations requiredpursuant to this chapter and NRS 484.384must run consecutively, except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.465 and 483.475, when the suspensions must runconcurrently.

8. Whenever the Department suspends or revokes alicense, the period of suspension, or of ineligibility for a license after therevocation, begins upon the effective date of the revocation or suspension ascontained in the notice thereof.

[36:190:1941; A 1953, 191](NRS A 1971, 282; 1973,81; 1975, 200; 1977, 998; 1981, 535, 1923; 1983, 1082; 1985, 633, 1169; 1993,2482, 2898; 1995, 731, 947, 1157, 1362, 1918, 1919, 2401, 2409; 1997, 803, 2843,2858, 3368; 1999,2136, 3411; 2001, 147; 2003, 1156; 2005, 134, 605)

NRS 483.495 Testsand other requirements for reinstatement of license; waiver of tests orrequirements; modification of revocation, suspension or cancellation. The Department shall by regulation:

1. Except as otherwise provided in title 5 of NRS, setforth any tests and other requirements which are a condition for thereinstatement of a license after any suspension, revocation, cancellation orvoluntary surrender of the license. The tests and requirements:

(a) Must provide for a fair evaluation of a personsability to operate a motor vehicle; and

(b) May allow for the waiver of certain tests orrequirements as the Department deems necessary.

2. Set forth the circumstances under which theAdministrator may, for good cause shown, rescind the revocation, suspension orcancellation of a license, or shorten the period for the suspension of alicense.

(Added to NRS by 1993, 270; A 1993, 2899; 1995, 948,1158, 1363, 1919, 2401, 2409; 1997, 804, 2844; 1999, 1217; 2003, 1157)

NRS 483.500 Surrenderand reissuance of license upon suspension or revocation. The Department upon suspending or revoking a license shallrequire that the license be surrendered to and be retained by the Department.At the end of the period of suspension or revocation an appropriate replacementlicense must be issued to the licensee, upon his satisfactorily completing therequirements for reinstatement established by regulations of the Departmentadopted pursuant to NRS 483.495.

[37:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.36](NRS A 1963, 846;1973, 126; 1993, 272)

NRS 483.505 Voluntarysurrender of license; reissuance. TheDepartment shall by regulation establish a method to allow a driver, undercircumstances specified by regulation, to surrender a drivers license voluntarilyto the Department, including conditions and procedures for reissuance of thelicense at the request of the driver.

(Added to NRS by 1993, 270)

NRS 483.510 Operationin this State under foreign license during suspension or revocation prohibited. Any resident or nonresident whose drivers license orright or privilege to drive a motor vehicle in this State has been suspended orrevoked, as provided in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, shall not drive a motorvehicle in this State under a license, permit or registration certificateissued by any other jurisdiction, or otherwise, during such suspension or aftersuch revocation until a license is obtained when and as permitted under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[38:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.37](NRS A 1969, 550;1973, 165)

NRS 483.520 Judicialreview. Any person denied a license or whoselicense has been cancelled, suspended or revoked by the Department is entitledto judicial review of the decision in the manner provided by chapter 233B of NRS.

[39:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.38](NRS A1967, 1075; 1969, 550; 1989, 1654)

NRS 483.525 Proofof financial responsibility required for restoration of revoked license, permitor privilege; maintenance; suspension for failure to maintain. The Department may not restore a drivers license, permitor privilege of driving a motor vehicle in this State which has been revokedunless the person who is seeking the license, permit or privilege submits proofof financial responsibility as provided in NRS485.307. He shall maintain proof of financial responsibility for 3 yearsafter the date of reinstatement of the license, permit or privilege. If hefails to do so, the Department shall suspend his license, permit or privilege.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 1923; A 1983, 1083; 1985,1173)

Violations

NRS 483.530 Unlawfuluses of license; prohibited acts related to provision of false information orcommission of fraud in connection with application for license oridentification card; penalties.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it isa misdemeanor for any person:

(a) To display or cause or permit to be displayed orhave in his possession any cancelled, revoked, suspended, fictitious,fraudulently altered or fraudulently obtained drivers license;

(b) To alter, forge, substitute, counterfeit or use anunvalidated drivers license;

(d) To display or represent as ones own any driverslicense not issued to him;

(e) To fail or refuse to surrender to the Department, apeace officer or a court upon lawful demand any drivers license which has beensuspended, revoked or cancelled;

(f) To permit any unlawful use of a drivers licenseissued to him;

(g) To do any act forbidden, or fail to perform any actrequired, by NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive; or

(h) To photograph, photostat, duplicate or in any wayreproduce any drivers license or facsimile thereof in such a manner that itcould be mistaken for a valid license, or to display or have in his possessionany such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction or facsimile unlessauthorized by this chapter.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, aperson who uses a false or fictitious name in any application for a driverslicense or identification card or who knowingly makes a false statement orknowingly conceals a material fact or otherwise commits a fraud in any suchapplication is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as providedin NRS 193.130. If the false statement,knowing concealment of a material fact or other commission of fraud describedin this subsection relates solely to the age of a person, including, withoutlimitation, to establish false proof of age to game, purchase alcoholicbeverages or purchase cigarettes or other tobacco products, the person isguilty of a misdemeanor.

[40:190:1941; A 1943, 268; 1943 NCL 4442.39](NRS A1963, 846; 1965, 1006; 1969, 550; 1973, 165; 1989, 555; 2003, 2466; 2005, 1217)

NRS 483.550 Drivingwithout valid license.

1. It is unlawful for any person to drive a motorvehicle upon a public street or highway in this State without being the holderof a valid drivers license.

2. The court shall require any person convicted ofviolating this section to obtain a valid drivers license or produce a noticeof disqualification from the Department.

[Part 20:190:1941; A 1953, 191; 1955, 65](NRS A1959, 224; 1963, 846; 1967, 592; 1969, 551; 1979, 1483; 1981, 585)

NRS 483.560 Drivingwhile license cancelled, revoked or suspended; probation, suspended sentencesand plea bargaining prohibited; exception; penalties.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, anyperson who drives a motor vehicle on a highway or on premises to which thepublic has access at a time when his drivers license has been cancelled,revoked or suspended is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, ifthe license of the person was suspended, revoked or restricted because of:

(a) A violation of NRS484.379, 484.3795 or 484.384;

(c) A violation of a law of any other jurisdiction thatprohibits the same or similar conduct as set forth in paragraph (a) or (b),

the personshall be punished by imprisonment in jail for not less than 30 days nor morethan 6 months or by serving a term of residential confinement for not less than60 days nor more than 6 months, and shall be further punished by a fine of notless than $500 nor more than $1,000. A person who is punished pursuant to thissubsection may not be granted probation, and a sentence imposed for such aviolation may not be suspended. A prosecutor may not dismiss a charge of such aviolation in exchange for a plea of guilty or of nolo contendere to a lessercharge or for any other reason, unless in his judgment the charge is notsupported by probable cause or cannot be proved at trial. The provisions ofthis subsection do not apply if the period of revocation has expired but theperson has not reinstated his license.

3. A term of imprisonment imposed pursuant to theprovisions of this section may be served intermittently at the discretion ofthe judge or justice of the peace. This discretion must be exercised afterconsidering all the circumstances surrounding the offense, and the family andemployment of the person convicted. However, the full term of imprisonment mustbe served within 6 months after the date of conviction, and any segment of timethe person is imprisoned must not consist of less than 24 hours.

4. Jail sentences simultaneously imposed pursuant tothis section and NRS 484.3792, 484.37937 or 484.3794 must run consecutively.

5. If the Department receives a record of theconviction or punishment of any person pursuant to this section upon a chargeof driving a vehicle while his license was:

(a) Suspended, the Department shall extend the periodof the suspension for an additional like period.

(b) Revoked, the Department shall extend the period ofineligibility for a license, permit or privilege to drive for an additional 1year.

(c) Restricted, the Department shall revoke hisrestricted license and extend the period of ineligibility for a license, permitor privilege to drive for an additional 1 year.

(d) Suspended or cancelled for an indefinite period,the Department shall suspend his license for an additional 6 months for thefirst violation and an additional 1 year for each subsequent violation.

6. Suspensions and revocations imposed pursuant tothis section must run consecutively.

[Part 20:190:1941; A 1953, 191; 1955, 65] + [Part42:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.41](NRS A 1967, 593, 1261; 1969, 551; 1973, 1276;1981, 535, 1923; 1983, 1083; 1989, 1153; 1993, 113, 2265; 1995, 261, 2470;1997, 1743; 1999,3412; 2003, 1489;2005, 135)

NRS 483.570 Drivingwhen privilege as nonresident cancelled, suspended or revoked. No person whose driving privilege as a nonresident hasbeen cancelled, suspended or revoked, as provided in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, shall drive any motorvehicle upon the highways of this State while such privilege is cancelled,suspended or revoked.

[Part 42:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.41](NRS A 1969,551)

NRS 483.580 Permittingunauthorized minor to drive. A person shallnot cause or knowingly permit his child or ward under the age of 18 years todrive a motor vehicle upon any highway when the minor is not authorized underthe provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, or is in violation ofany of the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, or if his license isrevoked or suspended pursuant to title 5 of NRS.

[43:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.42](NRS A 1969, 552;1993, 2899; 1995, 1158, 1363, 1919, 2401; 1997, 805, 2844; 2003, 1158)

NRS 483.590 Permittingunauthorized person to drive. No person shallauthorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by him or under his controlto be driven upon any highway by any person who is not authorized under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, or in violation of anyof the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[44:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.43](NRS A 1969, 552)

NRS 483.600 Employingunlicensed driver. No person shall employ as adriver of a motor vehicle any person not then licensed as provided in NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

[45:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.44](NRS A 1969, 552)

NRS 483.610 Rentingmotor vehicle to another: Conditions.

1. No person shall rent a motor vehicle to any otherperson unless the latter person is then duly licensed under NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, or, in the case of anonresident, then duly licensed under the laws of the state or country of hisresidence except a nonresident whose home state or country does not requirethat a driver be licensed.

2. No person shall rent a motor vehicle to anotheruntil he has inspected the drivers license of the person to whom the vehicleis to be rented and compared and verified the signature thereon with thesignature of such person written in his presence.

3. Every person renting a motor vehicle to anothershall keep a record of the registration number of the motor vehicle so rented,the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle is rented, the number ofthe license of the latter person and the date and place when and where thelicense was issued. Such record shall be open to inspection by any policeofficer or officer of the Department.

[46:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.45](NRS A 1969, 552)

Penalties

NRS 483.620 Violationnot declared to be felony is misdemeanor. It isa misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, unless such violationis, by NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, or other law of thisState, declared to be a felony.

[47:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.46](NRS A 1967, 593;1969, 552; 1997, 1524; 2005,1218, 2309)

Construction

NRS 483.630 Uniformityof interpretation. NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, shall be so interpretedand construed as to effectuate their general purpose to make uniform the law ofthose states which enact them.

[48:190:1941; 1931 NCL 4442.47](NRS A 1969, 552; 2005, 1218)

INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS

NRS 483.635 Authorityof Department to enter into agreement to facilitate exchange of informationconcerning drivers licenses and driving records; regulations.

1. The Department may enter into an agreement withanother state to facilitate the exchange of information concerning theissuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of drivers licenses and to ensurethat each driver possesses only one license and driving record.

2. The Department shall adopt regulations necessary tocarry out any such agreement.

(Added to NRS by 2001, 920)

DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT

NRS 483.670 Applicationfrom person previously licensed in another state; copy of record from otherstate becomes part of record in Nevada; Department to furnish records to otherstates.

1. Whenever an application for an instruction permitor for an operators or chauffeurs license is received from a personpreviously licensed in another state, the Department shall request a copy ofthe operators record from the other state. When received, the operatorsrecord becomes part of his record in this State with the same effect as thoughentered on his record in this State in the original instance.

2. Whenever the Department receives a request for anoperators record from another licensing state the record must be forwardedwithout charge.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 186; A 1985, 1938)

DRIVING SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS

NRS 483.700 Licenserequired. No person may operate a school fortraining drivers, or engage in the business of giving instruction for hire indriving motor vehicles or in the preparation of an applicant for an examinationgiven by the Department for a drivers license, unless he has secured a licensetherefor from the Department as provided in NRS483.700 to 483.780, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 76; A 1985, 1939; 1997, 2076)

NRS 483.710 Requirementsfor licensure as operator of school. An applicantfor a license to operate a school for training drivers must:

1. Be of good moral character.

2. Maintain an established place of business:

(a) That is open to the public;

(b) That is not within 200 feet of any building used bythe Department as an office; and

3. Have the equipment necessary to give properinstruction in the operation of motor vehicles.

4. Be 21 years of age or older.

5. Have at least 100 hours of experience as aninstructor operating vehicles with pupils at a school for training drivers, ifthe school for which the applicant is applying for a license will provide thattraining to pupils enrolled at the school.

6. File with the Department a surety bond in theamount of $10,000 to the Department, executed by the applicant as principalwith a corporation authorized to transact surety business in this State assurety. The bond must be continuous in form and conditioned that the operatorconduct the business of the school as an instructional institution withoutfraud or fraudulent representation. Upon application by an operator, theDepartment may reduce the amount of the bond required to an amount not lessthan $5,000 if the operator has satisfactorily conducted his school for the 5years immediately preceding the application for reduction.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 76; A 1963, 847; 1969, 1047;1985, 571, 1939; 1999,1924; 2001, 921)

NRS 483.720 Requirementsfor licensure as instructor for school. Anapplicant for a license as an instructor for a school for training driversmust:

1. Be of good moral character;

2. Pass such examination as the Department may requireon traffic laws, safe driving practices and operation of motor vehicles;

3. Be physically able to operate a motor vehiclesafely and train others in the operation of motor vehicles;

4. Hold a valid Nevada drivers license; and

5. Be 21 years of age or older.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 77; A 1963, 847; 1969, 1048;1985, 1940; 2001, 922)

NRS 483.7205 Applicantfor licensure as operator of school or instructor for school: Submission offingerprints; payment of fee. An applicant fora license to operate a school for training drivers or a license as aninstructor for a school for training drivers must submit to the Department:

1. A complete set of his fingerprints and writtenpermission authorizing the Department to forward those fingerprints to theCentral Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to theFederal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and

2. The fee established by the Department forprocessing the fingerprints of the applicant. The fee must not exceed the totalamount charged by the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal Historyand the Federal Bureau of Investigation for processing the fingerprints of theapplicant.

(Added to NRS by 2001, 920)

(Added to NRS by 1997, 2075)

NRS 483.722 Paymentof child support: Statement by applicant for licensure as instructor forschool; grounds for denial of license; duty of Department. [Expires bylimitation on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state toestablish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting theprofessional, occupational and recreational licenses for child supportarrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternityor child support proceedings.]

1. An applicant for the issuance or renewal ofa license as an instructor for a school for training drivers shall submit tothe Department the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare andSupportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520. The statement must becompleted and signed by the applicant.

2. The Department shall include the statement requiredpursuant to subsection 1 in:

(a) The application or any other forms that must besubmitted for the issuance or renewal of the license; or

(b) A separate form prescribed by the Department.

3. A license as an instructor for a school fortraining drivers may not be issued or renewed by the Department if theapplicant:

(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant tosubsection 1; or

(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant tosubsection 1 that he is subject to a court order for the support of a child andis not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorneyor other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owedpursuant to the order.

4. If an applicant indicates on the statementsubmitted pursuant to subsection 1 that he is subject to a court order for thesupport of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approvedby the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for therepayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Department shall advisethe applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcingthe order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy thearrearage.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 2074)

NRS 483.723 Minimumage for training; exceptions. A school fortraining drivers may not offer or provide training to a person whose age isless than 15 years unless the person has been issued:

1. A restricted license pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.267 or 483.270; or

2. A restricted instruction permit pursuant to theprovisions of subsection 3 of NRS 483.280.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1520; A 1999, 1925)

NRS 483.725 Coursesof training: Required topics of instruction; use of communications technologyfor interactive instruction and testing; regulations.

1. Each course of training provided by a school fortraining drivers licensed pursuant to NRS483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, mustinclude, without limitation, instruction in:

(a) Motor vehicle insurance.

(b) The effect of drugs and alcohol on an operator of amotor vehicle.

2. If a course of training provided by a school fortraining drivers licensed pursuant to NRS483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, consistsin whole or in part of classroom instruction, that part of the course whichconsists of classroom instruction may be taught interactively through the useof communications technology so that persons taking the course need not bephysically present in a classroom.

3. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry outthe provisions of subsection 2. The regulations must include, withoutlimitation:

(a) Provisions for the licensing and operation ofinteractive courses that use communications technology;

(b) Provisions to ensure that interactive courses whichuse communications technology are secure, reliable and include measures fortesting and security that are at least as secure as the measures for testingand security which would be available in an ordinary classroom; and

(c) Standards to ensure that interactive courses whichuse communications technology offer a curriculum that is at least as stringentas the curriculum which would be available in an ordinary classroom.

4. As used in this section, communicationstechnology means any method or component, or both, that is used by a schoolfor training drivers licensed pursuant to NRS483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, tocarry out or facilitate the transmission of information, including, withoutlimitation, the transmission and reception of information by:

(a) Systems based on the following technologies:

(1) Video;

(2) Wire;

(3) Cable;

(4) Radio;

(5) Microwave;

(6) Light; or

(7) Optics; and

(b) Computer data networks, including, withoutlimitation, the Internet or its successor, if any, and intranet services.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 1748; A 1997, 1524; 2001 Special Session,273)

NRS 483.730 Licenses:Issuance; term; renewal; training; exception.

1. The Department shall issue a license to operate aschool for training drivers or to act as an instructor for such a school, ifthe Department is satisfied that the applicant has met the qualificationsrequired by NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive.

2. The license is valid for 5 years after the date ofissuance, unless cancelled, suspended or revoked by the Department and, exceptas otherwise provided in subsection 3, may be renewed subject to the sameconditions as the original license, except that an operator of or instructorfor a school for training drivers is not required to comply with the provisionsof NRS 483.7205 for the renewal of hislicense.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, theDepartment may renew the license of an instructor of a school for trainingdrivers if, when he submits his application for the renewal of his license, heprovides evidence satisfactory to the Department that, during the period of thelicense, he completed training of a type and in an amount prescribed by theDepartment by regulation.

4. The provisions of subsection 3 do not apply to aninstructor who provides instruction solely to applicants for commercialdrivers licenses.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 77; A 1971, 579; 1985, 1940;1997, 2077; 1999,1925; 2001, 922,1606; 2001 Special Session,273; 2003, 320)

NRS 483.740 Liabilityinsurance.

1. A person operating a school for training driversshall maintain liability insurance on motor vehicles used in drivinginstruction, insuring the liability of the driving school, the drivinginstructor and any person taking instruction, in at least the followingamounts:

(a) For bodily injury to or death of one person in anyone accident, $100,000;

(b) For bodily injury to or death of two or morepersons in any one accident, $300,000; and

2. Evidence of the insurance coverage in the form of acertificate from the insurance carrier must be filed with the Department. Thecertificate must stipulate that the insurance may not be cancelled except upon10 days written notice to the Department.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 77; A 1985, 1940; 1999, 1926)

NRS 483.750 Maintenanceof vehicles. A holder of a license to operatea driver training school shall maintain all vehicles used in driver training insafe mechanical condition at all times.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 77)

NRS 483.760 Groundsfor cancellation, revocation or suspension of license.The Department may cancel, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew anylicense granted pursuant to NRS 483.700to 483.780, inclusive:

1. If the licensee permits fraud or engages infraudulent practices either with reference to the applicant or the Departmentor induces or countenances fraud or fraudulent practices on the part of anyapplicant for drivers license.

2. If the licensee fails to comply with any of theprovisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, or any of theregulations or requirements of the Department made pursuant thereto.

3. If the licensee or any employee or agent of thelicensee solicits persons for enrollment in a school for training drivers in anoffice of the Department or within 200 feet of any such office.

4. If the licensee or any employee or agent of thelicensee follows the identical course of training which is used by theDepartment in giving an examination for a drivers license.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 77; A 1971, 580; 1985, 1940)

1. If the Department receives a copy of a court orderissued pursuant to NRS 425.540 thatprovides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreationallicenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a licenseas an instructor for a school for training drivers, the Department shall deemthe license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th dayafter the date on which the court order was issued unless the Departmentreceives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorneyor other public agency pursuant to NRS425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with thesubpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.

2. The Department shall reinstate a license as aninstructor for a school for training drivers that has been suspended by adistrict court pursuant to NRS 425.540if the Department receives a letter issued by the district attorney or otherpublic agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 tothe person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose licensewas suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied thearrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 2075)

NRS 483.770 Exemptions. The provisions of NRS483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, donot apply to:

1. Public schools or educational institutions in whichdriving instruction is part of the curriculum.

2. Automobile dealers or their salesmen givinginstruction without charge to purchasers of motor vehicles.

3. Employers giving instruction to their employees.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 78)

NRS 483.780 Fees. The Department shall charge annually the following feesfor licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive:

License for a schoolfor training drivers............................................................... $50

License for a drivinginstructor................................................................................ 10

License for a school,an agency or a business that provides an educational course on the abuse ofalcohol and controlled substances......................................................................................................... 250

License for aninstructor of an educational course on the abuse of alcohol and controlledsubstances 50

License for a schoolfor traffic safety................................................................... 250

License for aninstructor of traffic safety............................................................... 50

(Added to NRS by 1961, 78; A 1985, 1941; 1991, 1908)

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PUPILS FOR AUTOMOBILE DRIVEREDUCATION

NRS 483.785 Departmentauthorized to accept gifts and grants of money to provide financial assistanceto certain pupils for automobile drivers education; regulations.

1. The Department may accept gifts and grantsof money to provide grants of money to pupils who are less than 18 years of ageand who need financial assistance to pay:

(a) If a pupil is enrolled in a public school thatprovides instruction in automobile education, a laboratory fee requiredpursuant to NRS 389.100.

(b) If a pupil is enrolled in a public school that doesnot provide instruction in automobile education, the costs and fees of a courseprovided by a school for training drivers that is licensed pursuant to NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, and that complies withthe applicable regulations governing the establishment, conduct and scope ofautomobile drivers education adopted by the State Board of Education pursuantto NRS 389.090.

2. The Department may, in consultation with the StateBoard of Education, adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of thissection, including, without limitation, the:

(a) Procedure by which a person may apply for a grantof money from the Department;

(b) Criteria that the Department will consider indetermining whether to award a grant of money; and

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1520)

REGISTRY OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS

NRS 483.790 Definitions. As used in NRS 483.800:

1. Blind person means any person whose visual acuitywith correcting lenses does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye, or whosevision in the better eye is restricted to a field which subtends an angle ofnot greater than 20.

2. Night-blind person means a person afflicted withnyctalopia.

3. Severely visually impaired person means anyperson whose visual acuity with correcting lenses does not exceed 20/70 in thebetter eye, or whose vision in the better eye is restricted to a field whichsubtends an angle of not greater than 30,or whose vision is impaired to such an extent that it materially limits,contributes to limiting or, if not corrected, will probably result in limitingthe individuals activities of functioning.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1522)

NRS 483.800 Informationto be furnished to Department; establishment of registry; regulations;maintenance of file; confidential information; penalty.

1. The following sources shall submit, within 30 daysafter learning such information, to the Department the name, address, birthdate, social security number, visual acuity and any other information which maybe required by regulation of the Department, of persons who are blind ornight-blind or whose vision is severely impaired and shall designate whether theperson is blind, night-blind or has severely impaired vision:

(a) Hospitals, medical clinics and similar institutionswhich treat persons who are blind, night-blind or whose vision is severelyimpaired; and

(b) Agencies of the State and political subdivisionswhich provide special tax consideration for blindness.

2. When any source described in subsection 1 learnsthat vision has been restored to any person whose name appears in the registryestablished pursuant to subsection 3, the fact of restoration of vision must bereported to the registry within 30 days after learning of that fact.

3. The Department may establish a registry for thepurposes of this section and adopt regulations governing reports to andoperation of the registry.

4. The Department shall maintain a file of the names,addresses, birth dates and social security numbers of persons who are blind ornight-blind or whose vision is severely impaired.

5. All information learned by the Department pursuantto this section is confidential and any person who, without the consent of theperson concerned, reveals that information for purposes other than thosespecified in this section, or other than for administration of the Program forSupplemental Security Income, including State Supplementary Assistance pursuantto chapter 422 or 422A of NRS, or services to blind personspursuant to NRS 426.518 to 426.610, inclusive, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1522; A 1975, 1013; 1981,1912; 1985, 1941; 1993, 2068; 2005, 630; 2005, 22nd SpecialSession, 62)

IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR PERSONS WITHOUT DRIVERS LICENSES

NRS 483.810 Legislativefindings and declaration. The Legislaturefinds and declares that:

1. A need exists in this State for the creation of asystem of identification for:

(a) Residents who are 10 years of age or older and whodo not hold a valid drivers license or identification card from any state orjurisdiction; and

(b) Seasonal residents who are 10 years of age or olderand who do not hold a valid Nevada drivers license.

2. To serve this purpose, official identificationcards must be prepared for issuance to those residents and seasonal residentswho are 10 years of age or older and who apply and qualify for them. The cardsmust be designed in such form and distributed pursuant to such controls thatthey will merit the general acceptability of drivers licenses for personalidentification.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 785; A 1979, 301; 1997, 1385,2987; 1999, 437)

NRS 483.820 Personsentitled to card; fees. [Effective through June 30, 2006.]

1. A person who applies for an identification card inaccordance with the provisions of NRS483.810 to 483.890, inclusive, isentitled to receive an identification card if he is:

(a) A resident of this State and is 10 years of age orolder and does not hold a valid drivers license or identification card fromany state or jurisdiction; or

(b) A seasonal resident who does not hold a validNevada drivers license.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.825, the Department shall chargeand collect the following fees for the issuance of an original, duplicate orchanged identification card:

An original or duplicate identification card issued to aperson 65 years of age or older $4

An original or duplicate identification card issued to aperson under 18 years of age 3

Arenewal of an identification card for a person under 18 years of age.............. 3

An original or duplicate identification card issued to anyother person............. 9

A renewal of an identification card for any person at least18 years of age, but less than 65 years of age 9

A newphotograph or change of name, or both...................................................... 4

3. The Department shall not charge a fee for:

(a) An identification card issued to a person who hasvoluntarily surrendered his drivers license pursuant to NRS 483.420; or

(b) A renewal of an identification card for a person 65years of age or older.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.825, the increase in fees authorizedin NRS 483.347 must be paid in additionto the fees charged pursuant to this section.

5. As used in this section, photograph has themeaning ascribed to it in NRS 483.125.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 785; A 1979, 301; 1985, 1942;1991, 1909; 1997, 1385, 2988; 1999, 437, 1110; 2001, 2826; 2003, 1239; 2005, 1218)

NRS 483.820 Persons entitled to card; fees.[Effective July 1, 2006.]

1. A person who applies for an identification card inaccordance with the provisions of NRS483.810 to 483.890, inclusive, andwho is not ineligible to receive an identification card pursuant to NRS 483.861, is entitled to receive anidentification card if he is:

(a) A resident of this State and is 10 years of age orolder and does not hold a valid drivers license or identification card fromany state or jurisdiction; or

(b) A seasonal resident who does not hold a validNevada drivers license.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.825, the Department shall chargeand collect the following fees for the issuance of an original, duplicate orchanged identification card:

An original or duplicate identification card issued to aperson 65 years of age or older $4

An original or duplicate identification card issued to aperson under 18 years of age 3

Arenewal of an identification card for a person under 18 years of age.............. 3

An original or duplicate identification card issued to anyother person............. 9

A renewal of an identification card for any person at least18 years of age, but less than 65 years of age 9

A newphotograph or change of name, or both...................................................... 4

3. The Department shall not charge a fee for:

(a) An identification card issued to a person who hasvoluntarily surrendered his drivers license pursuant to NRS 483.420; or

(b) A renewal of an identification card for a person 65years of age or older.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.825, the increase in fees authorizedin NRS 483.347 must be paid in additionto the fees charged pursuant to this section.

5. As used in this section, photograph has themeaning ascribed to it in NRS 483.125.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 785; A 1979, 301; 1985, 1942;1991, 1909; 1997, 1385, 2988; 1999, 437, 1110; 2001, 2826; 2003, 1239; 2005, 1218, 2888, effective July1, 2006)

NRS 483.825 One-timewaiver of fees to furnish duplicate card to homeless person; exception;acceptance of gifts, grants and donations.

1. The Department shall waive the fee prescribed by NRS 483.820 and the increase in the feerequired by NRS 483.347 not more thanone time for furnishing a duplicate identification card to a homeless personwho submits a signed affidavit on a form prescribed by the Department statingthat the person is homeless.

2. A vendor that has entered into an agreement withthe Department to produce photographs for identification cards pursuant to NRS 483.347 may waive the cost it chargesthe Department to produce the photograph of a homeless person for a duplicateidentification card.

3. If the vendor does not waive pursuant to subsection2 the cost it charges the Department and the Department has waived the increasein the fee required by NRS 483.347 for aduplicate identification card furnished to a homeless person pursuant tosubsection 1, the homeless person shall reimburse the Department in an amountequal to the increase in the fee required by NRS483.347 if the homeless person:

(a) Applies to the Department for the renewal of hisidentification card; and

(b) Is employed at the time of such application.

4. The Department may accept gifts, grants anddonations of money to fund the provision of duplicate identification cardswithout a fee to homeless persons.

5. As used in this section, photograph has themeaning ascribed to it in NRS 483.125.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 1215)

NRS 483.830 Dutiesof Director. The Director shall:

1. Prepare suitable identification cards.

2. Prepare and furnish application forms for thosecards.

3. Receive applications, grant or deny them andmaintain files of applications.

4. Issue identification cards, recall and cancel cardswhen necessary and maintain records adequate to preserve the integrity of thesystem for identification cards.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 785; A 1985, 1942)

NRS 483.840 Form,effect and contents of card; duties of Department concerning anatomical gifts.[Effective through June 30, 2006.]

1. The form of the identification cards must besimilar to that of drivers licenses but distinguishable in color or otherwise.

2. Identification cards do not authorize the operationof any motor vehicles.

3. Identification cards must include the followinginformation concerning the holder:

(a) The name and sample signature of the holder.

(b) A unique identification number assigned to theholder that is not based on the holders social security number.

(d) The date of birth of the holder.

(e) The current address of the holder in this State.

(f ) A coloredphotograph of the holder.

4. The information required to be included on theidentification card pursuant to subsection 3 must be placed on the card in themanner specified in subsection 1 of NRS483.347.

5. At the time of the issuance or renewal of theidentification card, the Department shall:

(a) Give the holder the opportunity to have indicatedon his identification card that he wishes to be a donor of all or part of hisbody pursuant to NRS 451.500 to 451.590, inclusive, or to refuse to make ananatomical gift of his body or part of his body.

(b) Give the holder the opportunity to indicate whetherhe wishes to donate $1 or more to the Anatomical Gift Account created by NRS 460.150.

7. The Department shall submit to the organ donorregistry with which the Department has entered into a contract pursuant toparagraph (c) of subsection 5 information from the records of the Departmentrelating to persons who have identification cards issued by the Department thatindicate the intention of those persons to make an anatomical gift. TheDepartment shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of thissubsection.

8. As used in this section, photograph has themeaning ascribed to it in NRS 483.125.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 785; A 1977, 450; 1979, 301;1989, 438, 476; 1991, 488, 2172; 1997, 839, 2988; 1999, 425, 1111; 2001, 683, 1502; 2003, 831, 1240; 2005, 244, 245)

NRS 483.840 Form, effect and contents of card;duties of Department concerning anatomical gifts and indicia of medicalcondition. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

1. The form of the identification cards must besimilar to that of drivers licenses but distinguishable in color or otherwise.

2. Identification cards do not authorize the operationof any motor vehicles.

3. Identification cards must include the followinginformation concerning the holder:

(a) The name and sample signature of the holder.

(b) A unique identification number assigned to theholder that is not based on the holders social security number.

(d) The date of birth of the holder.

(e) The current address of the holder in this State.

(f ) A coloredphotograph of the holder.

4. The information required to be included on theidentification card pursuant to subsection 3 must be placed on the card in themanner specified in subsection 1 of NRS483.347.

5. At the time of the issuance or renewal of theidentification card, the Department shall:

(b) Give the holder the opportunity to indicate whetherhe wishes to donate $1 or more to the Anatomical Gift Account created by NRS 460.150.

(d) If the Department has established a program forimprinting a symbol or other indicator of a medical condition on anidentification card pursuant to NRS 483.863,give the holder the opportunity to have a symbol or other indicator of amedical condition imprinted on his identification card.

7. The Department shall submit to the organ donorregistry with which the Department has entered into a contract pursuant toparagraph (c) of subsection 5 information from the records of the Departmentrelating to persons who have identification cards issued by the Department thatindicate the intention of those persons to make an anatomical gift. TheDepartment shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of thissubsection.

8. As used in this section, photograph has themeaning ascribed to it in NRS 483.125.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 785; A 1977, 450; 1979, 301;1989, 438, 476; 1991, 488, 2172; 1997, 839, 2988; 1999, 425, 1111; 2001, 683, 1502; 2003, 831, 1240; 2005, 244, 245, 2315, effective July1, 2006)

NRS 483.850 Applicationfor card; registration to vote; surrender by resident applicant of license orcard issued by another state or jurisdiction.

1. Every application for an identification card mustbe made upon a form provided by the Department and include:

(a) The applicants name.

(b) His social security number, if any.

(d) His state of legal residence.

(e) His current address in this State, unless the applicantis on active duty in the military service of the United States.

(f) A statement from:

(1) A resident stating that he does not hold avalid drivers license or identification card from any state or jurisdiction;or

(2) A seasonal resident stating that he does nothold a valid Nevada drivers license.

2. When the form is completed, the applicant must signthe form and verify the contents before a person authorized to administeroaths.

3. At the time of applying for an identification card,an applicant may, if eligible, register to vote pursuant to NRS 293.524.

4. A person who possesses a drivers license oridentification card issued by another state or jurisdiction who wishes to applyfor an identification card pursuant to this section shall surrender to theDepartment the drivers license or identification card issued by the otherstate or jurisdiction at the time he applies for an identification cardpursuant to this section.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 786; A 1985, 1942; 1987, 2147;1989, 1874; 1993, 2846; 1997, 1386, 2989; 1999, 437; 2003, 470)

1. When a person applies to the Department for anidentification card pursuant to NRS 483.850,the Department shall inquire whether the person desires to declare that he is aveteran of the Armed Forces of the United States.

2. If the person desires to declare pursuant tosubsection 1 that he is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, heshall provide evidence satisfactory to the Department that he has beenhonorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States.

4. The Department shall, at least once each quarter:

(a) Compile the aggregate number of persons who have,during the immediately preceding quarter, declared pursuant to subsection 1that they are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and

(b) Transmit that number to the Office of VeteransServices to be used for statistical purposes.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2064)

NRS 483.860 Proofof name, age and social security number; authority of Department to refuse toaccept certain documents; regulations; consular identification cards.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, everyapplicant for an identification card must furnish proof of his name and age bypresenting a birth certificate issued by a state, a political subdivision of astate, the District of Columbia or any territory of the United States, or otherproof of the applicants date of birth, including, but not limited to, adrivers license or identification card issued by another state, the Districtof Columbia or any territory of the United States, or such other corroborationof the matters stated in his application as are required of applicants for adrivers license pursuant to NRS 483.290.

2. Every applicant who has been assigned a socialsecurity number must furnish proof of his social security number by displaying:

(a) An original card issued to the applicant by theSocial Security Administration bearing the social security number of theapplicant; or

(b) Other proof acceptable to the Department,including, without limitation, records of employment or federal income taxreturns.

3. The Department may refuse to accept a driverslicense or identification card issued by another state, the District ofColumbia or any territory of the United States if the Department determinesthat the other state, the District of Columbia or the territory of the UnitedStates has less stringent standards than the State of Nevada for the issuanceof a drivers license or identification card.

4. With respect to any document described insubsection 1, the Department may, if the document has expired, refuse to acceptthe document or refuse to issue an identification card to the person presentingthe document, or both.

5. The Director shall adopt regulations setting forthcriteria pursuant to which the Department will issue or refuse to issue anidentification card in accordance with this section to a person who is acitizen of a foreign country. The criteria must be based upon the purpose forwhich that person is present within the United States.

6. Notwithstanding any other provision of thissection, the Department shall not accept a consular identification card asproof of the age or identity of an applicant for an identification card. Asused in this subsection, consular identification card has the meaningascribed to it in NRS 232.006.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 786; A 1985, 1942; 1989, 476;1995, 36; 2003, 1241,1935, 2467)

NRS 483.861 Proofof compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to orrenewal of card of certain criminal offenders; expiration of card; regulations.[Effective July 1, 2006.]

1. The Department shall not issue an identificationcard to an offender or renew the identification card of an offender until the Departmenthas received information submitted by the Central Repository pursuant to NRS 179D.570 or other satisfactoryevidence indicating that the offender is in compliance with the provisions of chapter 179D of NRS.

2. If an offender is not in compliance with theprovisions of chapter 179D of NRS, theDepartment:

(a) Shall not issue an identification card to theoffender or renew the identification card of the offender; and

(b) Shall advise the offender to contact the CentralRepository to determine the actions that the offender must take to be incompliance with the provisions of chapter 179Dof NRS.

3. An identification card issued to an offenderexpires on the first anniversary date of the offenders birthday, measured inthe case of an original identification card, a renewal identification card anda renewal of an expired identification card, from the birthday nearest the dateof issuance or renewal.

4. The Department may adopt regulations to carry outthe provisions of this section.

5. As used in this section:

(a) Central Repository means the Central Repositoryfor Nevada Records of Criminal History.

(b) Offender includes an offender convicted of acrime against a child as defined in NRS179D.216 and a sex offender as defined in NRS 179D.400.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2886, effectiveJuly 1, 2006)

NRS 483.863 Programfor imprinting symbol or other indicator of medical condition on card:Establishment; regulations; donations. [Effective July 1, 2006.]

1. The Department may adopt regulations establishing aprogram for the imprinting of a symbol or other indicator of a medicalcondition on an identification card issued by the Department.

2. Regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 mustrequire the symbol or other indicator of a medical condition which is imprintedon an identification card to conform with the International Classificationof Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification, or the most currentrevision, adopted by the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centersfor Medicare and Medicaid Services.

3. The Department may apply for and accept any gift,grant, appropriation or other donation to assist in carrying out a programestablished pursuant to the provisions of this section.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2312,effective July 1, 2006)

NRS 483.865 Placementof designation on card issued to person with disability which limits or impairsability to walk.

1. Upon the application of a person with a disabilitywhich limits or impairs the ability to walk, the Department shall place on anyidentification card issued to the person pursuant to NRS 483.810 to 483.890, inclusive, a designation that theperson is disabled. The application must include a statement from a licensedphysician certifying that the applicant is a person with a disability whichlimits or impairs the ability to walk.

2. For the purposes of this section, person with adisability which limits or impairs the ability to walk has the meaningascribed to it in NRS 482.3835.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 2762)

NRS 483.867 Placementof designation on card issued to person who is seasonal resident. Upon the application of a person who is a seasonalresident of this State, the Department shall place on any identification cardissued to the person pursuant to NRS 483.810to 483.890, inclusive:

1. A designation indicating that the person is aseasonal resident; and

2. A statement indicating that the person holds avalid drivers license from another state or jurisdiction.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 2987)

NRS 483.870 Validityof card; surrender of card; report of change of information or loss of card.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.875, an identification card that isissued to:

(a) A seasonal resident remains valid until itsexpiration date so long as the person does not become licensed in Nevada todrive a motor vehicle and the facts and circumstances declared in theapplication and stated on the card do not change. An identification card mustbe surrendered by a seasonal resident upon issuance of a Nevada driverslicense.

(b) A resident remains valid until its expiration dateso long as the person does not become licensed in any state or jurisdiction todrive a motor vehicle and the facts and circumstances declared in theapplication and stated on the card do not change. An identification card mustbe surrendered by a resident upon issuance of a drivers license from any stateor jurisdiction.

2. The holder of an identification card shall promptlyreport any change in the information declared in the application and stated inthe card to the Department.

3. Any change occurring in the holders address orname as the result of marriage or otherwise or any loss of an identificationcard must be reported within 30 days after the occurrence to the Department.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 786; A 1985, 1943; 1997, 1386,2989; 1999, 437; 2003, 1241)

NRS 483.875 Expiration;exception; renewal. [Effective through June 30, 2006.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.870, an identification card and arenewal of an identification card issued pursuant to NRS 483.810 to 483.890, inclusive, expires on the fourthanniversary of the birthday of the holder of the identification card, measuredfrom the birthday nearest the date of issuance or renewal. Any applicant whosedate of birth was on February 29 in a leap year is, for the purposes of NRS 483.810 to 483.890, inclusive, considered to have theanniversary of his birth fall on February 28.

2. An identification card is renewable at any timebefore its expiration upon application and payment of the required fee.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1236)

NRS 483.875 Expiration; exception; renewal.[Effective July 1, 2006.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.861 and 483.870, an identification card and arenewal of an identification card issued pursuant to NRS 483.810 to 483.890, inclusive, expires on the fourthanniversary of the birthday of the holder of the identification card, measuredfrom the birthday nearest the date of issuance or renewal. Any applicant whosedate of birth was on February 29 in a leap year is, for the purposes of NRS 483.810 to 483.890, inclusive, considered to have theanniversary of his birth fall on February 28.

2. An identification card is renewable at any timebefore its expiration upon application and payment of the required fee.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1236; A 2005, 2889,effective July 1, 2006)

NRS 483.880 Duplicatecard; return of original.

1. Upon furnishing information that his identificationcard is lost or destroyed and paying the prescribed fee, the person to whom theoriginal was issued may obtain a duplicate.

2. If the original of a duplicated card issubsequently recovered or a lost card is found, the person having possession shallreturn it immediately to the Department.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 786; A 1985, 1943)

NRS 483.890 Unlawfulacts; penalty. A person who:

1. Forges or alters an identification card orknowingly possesses an altered or forged identification card;

2. Refuses to surrender an identification card forcancellation when so directed by the Department;

3. Lends his identification card to another person forthe others use or uses a card issued to another person; or

4. Willfully fails to surrender to the Departmentwithin 10 days after anothers identification card comes into his possession orto return it to the proper holder,

is guilty ofa misdemeanor.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 786; A 1985, 1943)

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSES

General Provisions

NRS 483.900 Purposes. The purposes of NRS483.900 to 483.940, inclusive, areto implement the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, as amended, 49U.S.C. chapter 313 ( 31301 et seq.), and reduce or prevent commercial motorvehicle accidents, fatalities and injuries by:

1. Permitting drivers of commercial motor vehicles tohold only one license;

2. Providing for the disqualification of drivers ofcommercial motor vehicles who have committed certain serious traffic violationsor other specified offenses;

3. Strengthening the licensing and testing standardsfor drivers of commercial motor vehicles; and

4. Ensuring that drivers of commercial motor vehiclescarrying hazardous materials are qualified to operate a commercial motorvehicle in accordance with all regulations pertaining to the transportation ofhazardous materials and have the skills and knowledge necessary to respondappropriately to any emergency arising out of the transportation of hazardousmaterials.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1115)

NRS 483.902 Applicability. The provisions of NRS483.900 to 483.940, inclusive, applyonly with respect to commercial drivers licenses.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1116)

NRS 483.904 Definitions. As used in NRS 483.900to 483.940, inclusive, unless thecontext otherwise requires:

1. Commercial drivers license means a licenseissued to a person which authorizes him to drive a class or type of commercialmotor vehicle.

2. Commercial Drivers License Information Systemmeans the information system maintained by the Secretary of Transportationpursuant to 49 U.S.C. 31309 to serve as a clearinghouse for locating informationrelating to the licensing, identification and disqualification of operators ofcommercial motor vehicles.

3. Out-of-service order means a temporaryprohibition against driving a commercial motor vehicle.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1116)

Administration

NRS 483.906 Authorityof Department. The Department may enter intoor make agreements, arrangements or declarations to carry out the provisions ofNRS 483.900 to 483.940, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1119)

NRS 483.908 Adoptionof regulations. The Department shall adoptregulations:

1. Providing for the issuance, expiration, renewal,suspension, revocation and reinstatement of commercial drivers licenses;

2. Providing the same exemptions allowed pursuant tofederal regulations for farmers, firefighters, military personnel or any otherclass of operators or vehicles for which exemptions are authorized by federallaw or regulations;

3. Specifying the violations which constitute groundsfor disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and the penaltiesassociated with each violation;

4. Setting forth a schedule of various alcoholconcentrations and the penalties which must be imposed if those concentrationsare detected in the breath, blood, urine or other bodily substances of a personwho is driving, operating or is in actual physical control of a commercialmotor vehicle; and

5. Necessary to enable it to carry out the provisionsof NRS 483.900 to 483.940, inclusive.

TheDepartment shall not adopt regulations which are more restrictive than thefederal regulations adopted pursuant to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Actof 1986, as amended, 49 U.S.C. chapter 313 ( 31301 et seq.).

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1119; A 1999, 3414)

NRS 483.910 Scheduleof fees.

1. The Department shall charge and collect thefollowing fees:

For an original commercial drivers license which requiresthe Department to administer a driving skills test $84

For an original commercial drivers license which does notrequire the Department to administer a driving skills test 54

For renewal of a commercial drivers license which requiresthe Department to administer a driving skills test 84

For renewal of a commercial drivers license which does notrequire the Department to administer a driving skills test 54

For reinstatement of a commercial drivers license aftersuspension or revocation of the license for a violation of NRS 484.379, 484.3795 or 484.37955, or pursuant to NRS 484.384 and 484.385, or pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 383.51(b)(2)(i) or (ii) 84

For reinstatement of a commercial drivers license aftersuspension, revocation, cancellation or disqualification of the license, excepta suspension or revocation for a violation of NRS484.379, 484.3795 or 484.37955, or pursuant to NRS 484.384 and 484.385, or pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 383.51(b)(2)(i) or (ii)................................ 54

For the transfer of a commercial drivers license fromanother jurisdiction, which requires the Department to administer a drivingskills test............................................................................................................... 84

For the transfer of a commercial drivers license fromanother jurisdiction, which does not require the Department to administer adriving skills test................................................................................................. 54

For a duplicate commercial drivers license........................................................... 19

For any change of information on a commercial driverslicense......................... 9

For each endorsement added after the issuance of an originalcommercial drivers license 14

For the administration of a driving skills test to changeany information on, or add an endorsement to, an existing commercial drivers license..................................................................................................... 30

2. The Department shall charge and collect an annualfee of $555 from each person who is authorized by the Department to administera driving skills test pursuant to NRS483.912.

3. An additional charge of $3 must be charged for eachknowledge test administered to a person who has twice failed the test.

4. An additional charge of $25 must be charged foreach driving skills test administered to a person who has twice failed thetest.

5. The increase in fees authorized in NRS 483.347 must be paid in addition to thefees charged pursuant to this section.

6. The Department shall charge an applicant for ahazardous materials endorsement an additional fee for the processing offingerprints. The Department shall establish the additional fee by regulation,except that the amount of the additional fee must not exceed the sum of theamount charged by the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal Historyand each applicable federal agency to process the fingerprints for a backgroundcheck of the applicant in accordance with Section 1012 of the Uniting andStrengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept andObstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT ACT) of 2001, 49 U.S.C. 5103a.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1119; A 1993, 1242; 1995, 16;1997, 1222; 2003,1241; 2005, 136)

NRS 483.912 Administrationof driving skills test by person or agency other than Department; credit forpassing test.

1. The Department may authorize any person, includingan agency of this or another state, or a department, agency or instrumentalityof local government to administer any driving skills test required by theprovisions of NRS 483.900 to 483.940, inclusive, or by regulationsadopted by the Department pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.908, if:

(a) The test is the same as that which would otherwisebe administered by the Department; and

(b) That person has entered into an agreement with theDepartment which includes provisions that:

(1) Allow the United States Federal HighwayAdministration, its representative or the Department to conduct randomexaminations, inspections and audits without prior notice;

(2) Require the Department to conduct on-siteinspections not less than annually;

(3) Require all examiners used by that person tomeet the same qualification and training standards established in regulationsadopted by the Department for examiners employed by the Department to givedriving skills tests in commercial motor vehicles;

(4) Require that, not less than annually,employees of the Department take the tests administered by that person as ifthey were actual applicants or that the State retest a sample of drivers whowere examined by that person and compare the passage rates; and

(5) Reserve to the Department the right to takeprompt and appropriate remedial action against that person if he fails tocomply with any standard of this State or the Federal Government relating tothe tests required for a commercial drivers license or with any term of theagreement.

2. An applicant for a commercial drivers license whopasses a driving skills test administered pursuant to subsection 1 must provideevidence of that fact to the Department to receive credit for having passedthat test.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1117)

NRS 483.914 Departmentto notify Commercial Drivers License Information System of certain mattersconcerning issuance and validity of licenses.

1. Within 10 days after issuing, transferring,renewing or upgrading any commercial drivers license, the Department shall sonotify the Commercial Drivers License Information System and provide it withsuch information as it may require regarding the person who holds that license.

2. Within 10 days after the disqualification for 60days or more of a person who holds a commercial drivers license, or after thesuspension, revocation or cancellation of that license, the Department shallupdate its records to reflect that action and shall provide notification ofthat disqualification, suspension, revocation or cancellation to the CommercialDrivers License Information System and, if the license was issued by anotherjurisdiction, to the licensing authority of the jurisdiction which issued thelicense.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1118)

NRS 483.916 Releaseof information regarding drivers record. Exceptas otherwise provided in NRS 481.063,the Department shall furnish full information regarding the driving record ofany person to:

1. The drivers license administrator of any otherstate or of any province or territory of Canada who requests that information;

2. Any employer or prospective employer of that personupon his request and payment of a fee established in regulations adopted by theDepartment; or

3. Any insurer upon its request and payment of a feeestablished in regulations adopted by the Department if the insurer hascomplied with the provisions of NRS 485.314.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1118; A 1993, 2482; 1995,1929)

NRS 483.918 Departmentto notify jurisdiction issuing license of certain violations committed inNevada. Within 10 days after the conviction ofany person who holds a commercial drivers license issued by anotherjurisdiction for a violation of a state law or local ordinance relating tomotor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation, committed whileoperating a commercial motor vehicle, the Department shall provide notificationof the conviction to the licensing authority of the jurisdiction which issuedthe license.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1118)

NRS 483.920 Effectof convictions entered in other states. TheDepartment shall give full faith and credit to all convictions entered inanother state and treat them for the purpose of imposing penalties pursuant tothe regulations adopted by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.908, as if they were entered inthis State.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1119)

NRS 483.922 Teststo determine concentration of alcohol or presence of controlled or prohibitedsubstance: Implied consent to and grounds for administration.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 484.383, a person who drives, operatesor is in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle within thisState shall be deemed to have given consent to an evidentiary test of hisblood, urine, breath or other bodily substance for the purpose of determiningthe concentration of alcohol in his blood or breath or to detect the presenceof a controlled substance, chemical, poison, organic solvent or anotherprohibited substance.

2. The tests must be administered pursuant to NRS 484.383 at the direction of a policeofficer who, after stopping or detaining such a person, has reasonable groundsto believe that the person was:

(a) Driving, operation or in actual physical control ofa commercial motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor ora controlled substance; or

(b) Engaging in any other conduct prohibited by NRS 484.379, 484.3795 or 484.37955.

3. As used in this section, prohibited substance hasthe meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484.1245.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1118; A 1995, 1882; 1999, 2450, 3414; 2001, 172; 2005, 137)

Licensing Requirements

NRS 483.924 Restrictionson driving commercial motor vehicle on highways of Nevada. A person shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle on thehighways of this State:

1. Unless he has been issued and has in his immediatepossession a:

(a) Commercial drivers license with applicableendorsements valid for the vehicle he is driving issued by this State or by anyother jurisdiction in accordance with the minimum federal standards for theissuance of a commercial drivers license; or

(b) Valid learners permit for the operation of acommercial motor vehicle and is accompanied by the holder of a commercialdrivers license valid for the vehicle being driven.

2. At any time while his driving privilege issuspended, revoked or cancelled, or while subject to a disqualification or anout-of-service order.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1116)

NRS 483.926 Commercialdrivers license: Privilege granted; general requirement; surrender of otherlicenses.

1. Any person to whom a valid commercial driverslicense has been issued may exercise the privilege thereby granted upon allstreets and highways of this State and shall not be required to obtain anyother license to exercise the privilege by any county, municipal or local boardor body having authority to adopt local police regulations.

2. Except persons expressly exempted in regulationsadopted by the Department pursuant to NRS483.908, a person shall not steer or exercise any degree of physicalcontrol of a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle upon a highway unless hehas a license to drive the type or class of vehicle being towed.

3. The Department shall not issue a commercialdrivers license to a person until he surrenders to the Department all validlicenses in his possession issued to him by this or any other jurisdiction.Surrendered licenses issued by another jurisdiction must be returned by theDepartment to that jurisdiction. A person shall not have more than one validdrivers license.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1116)

NRS 483.928 Requirementsfor issuance of license. [Effective through June 30, 2006.] A person who wishes to be issued a commercial driverslicense by this State must:

1. Apply to the Department for a commercial driverslicense;

2. In accordance with standards contained inregulations adopted by the Department:

(a) Pass a knowledge test for the type of motor vehiclehe operates or expects to operate; and

(b) Pass a driving skills test for driving a commercialmotor vehicle taken in a motor vehicle which is representative of the type ofmotor vehicle he operates or expects to operate;

3. Comply with all other requirements contained in theregulations adopted by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.908; and

4. For the issuance of a commercial drivers licensewith an endorsement for hazardous materials, submit a complete set offingerprints and written permission authorizing the Department to forward thefingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal Historyand all applicable federal agencies to process the fingerprints for abackground check of the applicant in accordance with Section 1012 of theUniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required toIntercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT ACT) of 2001, 49 U.S.C. 5103a.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1116; A 2003, 1243)

NRS 483.928 Requirements for issuance of license.[Effective July 1, 2006.] A person who wishesto be issued a commercial drivers license by this State must:

1. Apply to the Department for a commercial driverslicense;

2. In accordance with standards contained inregulations adopted by the Department:

(a) Pass a knowledge test for the type of motor vehiclehe operates or expects to operate; and

(b) Pass a driving skills test for driving a commercialmotor vehicle taken in a motor vehicle which is representative of the type ofmotor vehicle he operates or expects to operate;

3. Comply with all other requirements contained in theregulations adopted by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.908;

4. Not be ineligible to be issued a commercialdrivers license pursuant to NRS 483.929;and

5. For the issuance of a commercial drivers licensewith an endorsement for hazardous materials, submit a complete set offingerprints and written permission authorizing the Department to forward thefingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal Historyand all applicable federal agencies to process the fingerprints for abackground check of the applicant in accordance with Section 1012 of theUniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required toIntercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT ACT) of 2001, 49 U.S.C. 5103a.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1116; A 2003, 1243; 2005, 2889,effective July 1, 2006)

1. The Department shall not issue a commercialdrivers license to an offender or renew the commercial drivers license of anoffender until the Department has received information submitted by the CentralRepository pursuant to NRS 179D.570 orother satisfactory evidence indicating that the offender is in compliance withthe provisions of chapter 179D of NRS.

2. If an offender is not in compliance with theprovisions of chapter 179D of NRS, theDepartment:

(a) Shall not issue a commercial drivers license tothe offender or renew the commercial drivers license of the offender; and

(b) Shall advise the offender to contact the CentralRepository to determine the actions that the offender must take to be incompliance with the provisions of chapter 179Dof NRS.

3. A commercial drivers license issued to an offenderexpires on the first anniversary date of the offenders birthday, measured inthe case of an original license, a renewal license and a renewal of an expiredlicense, from the birthday nearest the date of issuance or renewal.

4. The Department may adopt regulations to carry outthe provisions of this section.

5. As used in this section:

(a) Central Repository means the Central Repositoryfor Nevada Records of Criminal History.

(b) Offender includes an offender convicted of acrime against a child as defined in NRS179D.216 and a sex offender as defined in NRS 179D.400.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2886,effective July 1, 2006)

NRS 483.930 Transferof license issued in another jurisdiction. Aperson who holds a commercial drivers license issued in another jurisdictionwho wishes to transfer that license to this State must, within 30 days afterbecoming a resident of this State:

1. Apply to the Department for a commercial driverslicense; and

2. Comply with all other requirements contained in theregulations adopted by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.908.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1117)

NRS 483.932 Useof license issued by another jurisdiction prohibited after becoming resident ofNevada. A person who is a resident of thisState for 30 days or more shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle under theauthority of a commercial drivers license issued by another jurisdiction.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1117)

NRS 483.934 Issuanceof license to nonresidents prohibited; exception. Exceptas otherwise provided in NRS 483.936,the Department may not issue a commercial drivers license to a person unlesshe is a resident of this State.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1117)

NRS 483.936 Licensingof nonresidents. A person who is a resident ofa foreign jurisdiction which the Federal Highway Administrator has determineddoes not test drivers and issue commercial drivers licenses in accordance withfederal standards and who wishes to be issued a nonresident commercial driverslicense by this State must:

1. Apply to the Department for a nonresident commercialdrivers license; and

2. Comply with all other requirements contained in theregulations adopted by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.908.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1117)

NRS 483.938 Applicationfor noncommercial drivers license after disqualification for commercialdrivers license based on concentration of alcohol. Anyperson who, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department pursuantto NRS 483.908, is disqualified fromdriving a commercial motor vehicle based on an alcohol concentration levelthat:

1. Does not otherwise constitute grounds fordisqualifying him from driving a noncommercial motor vehicle pursuant to theprovisions of NRS 484.384, may apply tothe Department for a noncommercial drivers license pursuant to the provisionsof NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

2. Also constitutes grounds for disqualifying him fromdriving a noncommercial motor vehicle pursuant to the provisions of NRS 484.384 may, upon the expiration of theperiod of disqualification specified in that section, apply to the Departmentfor a noncommercial drivers license pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1119)

NRS 483.940 Falsificationof information or certification on application: Criminal and administrativepenalties. Any person who knowingly falsifiesany information or certification on an application filed with the Departmentfor a commercial drivers license or learners permit is guilty of amisdemeanor and, in addition to any criminal penalty which may be imposed onhim, shall be punished as provided in regulations adopted by the Departmentpursuant to NRS 483.908.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1119)

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