2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road
NRS 484B.117 - Driving upon sidewalk; exceptions. [Effective through December 31, 2022.] Driving upon sidewalk prohibited; penalty; exceptions. [Effective January 1, 2023.]
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the driver of a vehicle shall not drive upon or within any sidewalk area except at a permanent or temporary driveway or alley entrance.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a vehicle that is powered solely by electricity and designed to travel on three wheels when such a vehicle is operated:
(a) As an authorized emergency vehicle;
(b) By an officer or other authorized employee of a law enforcement agency, as that term is defined in NRS 239C.065, in the course of his or her official duties; or
(c) By a security guard, as that term is defined in NRS 648.016, in the course of his or her official duties.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1507; A 2015, 213)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.451)
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the driver of a vehicle shall not drive upon or within any sidewalk area except at a permanent or temporary driveway or alley entrance. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a vehicle that is powered solely by electricity and designed to travel on three wheels when such a vehicle is operated:
(a) As an authorized emergency vehicle;
(b) By an officer or other authorized employee of a law enforcement agency, as that term is defined in NRS 239C.065, in the course of his or her official duties; or
(c) By a security guard, as that term is defined in NRS 648.016, in the course of his or her official duties.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1507; A 2015, 213; 2021, 3325, effective January 1, 2023)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.451)
