2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 483 - Drivers’ Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors
NRS 483.267 - Restricted license for person between ages of 14 and 18 if medical hardship exists in family: Issuance; application; restrictions. [Effective through December 31, 2014.]

1. The Department may issue a restricted license to any applicant between the ages of 14 and 18 years which entitles the applicant to drive a motor vehicle upon a highway if a member of his or her household has a medical 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 this section must:

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

(b) Contain a statement that a person living in the same household with the applicant suffers from a medical condition which renders that person unable to operate a motor vehicle and explaining the need for the applicant to drive.

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

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

3. A restricted license issued pursuant to this section:

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

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

(c) May contain other restrictions which the Department deems necessary.

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

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

NRS 483.267 Restricted license for person between ages of 14 and 18 if medical hardship exists in family: Issuance; application; restrictions. [Effective January 1, 2015.]

1. The Department may issue a restricted license to any applicant between the ages of 14 and 18 years which entitles the applicant to drive a motor vehicle upon a highway if a member of his or her household has a medical 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 this section must:

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

(b) Contain a statement that a person living in the same household with the applicant suffers from a medical condition which renders that person unable to operate a motor vehicle and explaining the need for the applicant to drive.

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

(d) Include:

(1) A written statement signed by the principal of the public school in which the applicant is enrolled or by a designee of the principal and which is provided to the applicant pursuant to NRS 392.123;

(2) A written statement signed by the parent or legal guardian of the applicant which states that the applicant is excused from compulsory school attendance pursuant to NRS 392.070;

(3) A copy of the applicant s high school diploma or certificate of attendance; or

(4) A copy of the applicant s certificate of general educational development or an equivalent document.

(e) Contain such other information as may be required by the Department.

3. A restricted license issued pursuant to this section:

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

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

(c) May contain other restrictions which the Department deems necessary.

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

(Added to NRS by 1981, 477; A 1997, 1522; 2013, 2464, effective January 1, 2015)