Equipment, Inspections and Size, Weight and Load of Vehicles

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Section
484D.010

Definitions.

Section
484D.015

"Farm tractor" defined.

Section
484D.020

"Implement of husbandry" defined.

Section
484D.025

"Interstate highway" defined.

Section
484D.030

"Mobile home" defined.

Section
484D.035

"Recreational vehicle" defined.

Section
484D.040

"Security agreement" defined.

Section
484D.045

"Security interest" defined.

Section
484D.050

"Tandem axle" defined.

Section
484D.055

"Towable tools or equipment" defined.

Section
484D.100

When lighted lamps are required.

Section
484D.105

Distance of visibility and mounted height of lamps.

Section
484D.110

Headlamps on motor vehicles and special mobile equipment.

Section
484D.115

Tail lamps.

Section
484D.120

Reflectors.

Section
484D.125

Stop lamps.

Section
484D.130

Turn signals.

Section
484D.135

Requirements for pole trailer.

Section
484D.140

Additional equipment for lighting required on certain vehicles.

Section
484D.145

Colors of certain lamps, lights and reflectors.

Section
484D.150

Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side marker lamps.

Section
484D.155

Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps and marker lamps.

Section
484D.160

Obstructed lights.

Section
484D.165

Lamps on parked vehicle.

Section
484D.170

Lamps and reflectors on implements of husbandry.

Section
484D.175

Lamps and reflectors on other vehicles.

Section
484D.180

Spot lamps, auxiliary lamps and lamps for fog.

Section
484D.185

Flashing amber warning light: Limitations on operation and display; permit to mount on certain vehicles; fee.

Section
484D.190

Display of flashing amber warning light and signs by certain vehicles used to sell food or beverage.

Section
484D.195

Display of flashing amber warning light by vehicle of public utility.

Section
484D.200

Use and display of blue tail lamps by certain vehicles of or associated with Department of Transportation; conditions.

Section
484D.205

Additional equipment for lighting.

Section
484D.210

Equipment for lighting road with multiple beams.

Section
484D.215

Use of equipment for lighting road with multiple beams.

Section
484D.220

Number and intensity of lamps on front of vehicle; limit on correlated color temperature of high-intensity discharge lamps.

Section
484D.230

Vehicles in unsafe condition or lacking certain equipment prohibited on highway; prohibited acts related to equipment.

Section
484D.250

Equipment required.

Section
484D.255

Requirements for performance.

Section
484D.260

Maintenance.

Section
484D.265

Equipment for towing vehicle.

Section
484D.270

Arrangement of system; device for control.

Section
484D.275

Reservoirs.

Section
484D.280

Warning signals and devices for certain buses, trucks and truck-tractors.

Section
484D.285

Conditions upon use of compression brakes; penalty.

Section
484D.300

Definitions.

Section
484D.305

Unlawful devices.

Section
484D.310

Unlawful change of mileage.

Section
484D.315

Operation of, or causing or allowing to be operated, with intent to defraud, motor vehicle that has disconnected, nonfunctional or altered odometer.

Section
484D.320

Conspiracy.

Section
484D.325

Lawful service, repair or replacement; notice to be attached to vehicle when odometer adjusted to read zero.

Section
484D.330

Department to enforce provisions of federal law relating to disclosure of odometer reading of motor vehicle and certain other information.

Section
484D.335

Criminal penalties. [Effective through June 30, 2020.]

Section
484D.335

Criminal penalties. [Effective July 1, 2020.]

Section
484D.340

Civil penalties.

Section
484D.345

Injunctive relief.

Section
484D.400

Horns and other warning devices.

Section
484D.405

Unlawful to operate out-of-state or foreign privately owned motor vehicle equipped with red light or siren; exception; penalty.

Section
484D.410

Standards and regulations for noise emission; compliance.

Section
484D.415

Mufflers: Prevention of emissions.

Section
484D.420

Mudguards.

Section
484D.425

Mirrors on trucks.

Section
484D.430

Mirrors on all motor vehicles.

Section
484D.435

Windshield and windows must be unobstructed.

Section
484D.440

Restrictions on tinting of windshield or side or rear window.

Section
484D.445

Windshield wipers.

Section
484D.450

Safety glazing material in motor vehicles and campers.

Section
484D.455

Replacement of glazing materials.

Section
484D.460

Certain vehicles to carry pot torches, lanterns or reflectors; display of devices when vehicle is disabled.

Section
484D.465

Display of warning devices by vehicle of public utility parked at site of work.

Section
484D.470

Tow cars required to be equipped with broom, shovel and fire extinguisher; duties of driver; failure to perform duties.

Section
484D.475

Equipment for tow car: Flashing amber warning lamp; nonflashing blue lamps; flares, lanterns, lights or reflectors.

Section
484D.480

Equipment for tow car: Rear and stop lamps; portable electric extension cord.

Section
484D.485

Event recording device: Disclosure by manufacturer of new motor vehicle in owner’s manual; downloading or retrieval of data; subscription services; penalty.

Section
484D.490

Television-type receiving equipment.

Section
484D.493

Dynamic display: Management system required; exceptions.

Section
484D.495

Safety belts and shoulder harness assembly; requirements for driver, child and other passenger; penalties; exemptions. [Effective until the date the Federal Government rescinds the requirement for the installation of automatic restraints in new private passenger motor vehicles, if that action is based upon the enactment or continued operation of certain amendatory and transitory provisions contained in chapter 480, Statutes of Nevada 1987.]

Section
484D.495

Safety belts and shoulder harness assembly. [Effective on the date the Federal Government rescinds the requirement for the installation of automatic restraints in new private passenger motor vehicles, if that action is based upon the enactment or continued operation of certain amendatory and transitory provisions contained in chapter 480, Statutes of Nevada 1987.]

Section
484D.500

Use of safety belts within taxicabs; penalty; posting of sign within taxicab.

Section
484D.505

Pneumatic tires: Standards; sale or use of nonconforming tire prohibited.

Section
484D.510

Use of certain cleated or studded tires prohibited; exceptions.

Section
484D.515

Traction devices, tire chains or snow tires: Use required where highway marked or posted.

Section
484D.520

Traction devices, tire chains or snow tires: Requirements under certain circumstances.

Section
484D.525

Installation and mounting of traction devices, tire chains or snow tires.

Section
484D.530

Mechanical device to provide traction.

Section
484D.535

Device for control of pollution: Use required; disconnection or alteration prohibited; exceptions.

Section
484D.540

Device for control of pollution: Penalty; proof of conformity may be required.

Section
484D.545

Emblem for slow-moving vehicle displayed on certain vehicles; standards.

Section
484D.560

Inspection by peace officer or inspector; citation or notice of violation; centers for inspection; standards for tires and brakes.

Section
484D.570

Operation of vehicle without required equipment or in unsafe condition prohibited; exceptions. [Effective until the earlier of July 1, 2020, or the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 180, Statutes of Nevada 2017, at page 971.]

Section
484D.570

Operation of vehicle without required equipment or in unsafe condition prohibited; exceptions. [Effective on the earlier of July 1, 2020, or the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 180, Statutes of Nevada 2017, at page 971.]

Section
484D.580

Penalty for failure or refusal to stop and submit to inspection or test.

Section
484D.600

Prohibited acts concerning size or weight of vehicle; special permit; emergencies; exceptions.

Section
484D.605

Height of vehicle: Maximum heights with load; exception; unlawful acts.

Section
484D.610

Height of vehicle: Maximum ground clearance; exceptions.

Section
484D.615

Length of vehicle: Restrictions; special permit; exceptions.

Section
484D.620

Length of vehicle: Penalty.

Section
484D.625

Authorized movement of vehicle on public highway in excess of limits on size and weight; permit; fee.

Section
484D.630

Operation of motor vehicle exceeding its declared gross weight unlawful.

Section
484D.635

Maximum weight of vehicle on any axle or per tire; exceptions.

Section
484D.640

Limitations on weight for vehicle used by licensed hauler of garbage and refuse.

Section
484D.645

Limitations on weight for vehicle used by regional transportation commission or its contractor to provide public mass transportation; exception for certain vehicles used as part of demonstration project; definitions.

Section
484D.650

Measurement of distance between axles.

Section
484D.655

Reduction of maximum weight limits: Authority and duties of Director of Department of Transportation; factors to be considered by Department of Transportation before reduction.

Section
484D.660

Applicability of limits on weight to federal highways; reduction of limits by Department of Transportation or governing body of city or county.

Section
484D.665

Certain larger vehicles prohibited from traveling on State Route 159; duty of Department of Transportation to erect certain markers; exceptions.

Section
484D.670

Exemption for traction engine and tractor; circular metal band required.

Section
484D.675

Enforcement by law enforcement agencies; weighing; requiring removal of excess load; penalty.

Section
484D.680

Fines for violations of limits on weight.

Section
484D.685

Maximum width of vehicle; permit for increased size or weight.

Section
484D.690

Maximum width of bus.

Section
484D.695

Maximum width of recreational vehicle.

Section
484D.700

Maximum width of trailer, semitrailer, special mobile equipment or equipment for construction or maintenance of highway.

Section
484D.705

Width of load of loosely piled agricultural products; restrictions for implement of husbandry moved over highway.

Section
484D.710

Applicability of limits on width to federal highways.

Section
484D.715

Permit for movement of oversized manufactured or mobile home or similar structure: Requirements; conditions; regulations.

Section
484D.720

Permit for movement of oversized manufactured or mobile home or similar structure: Additional requirements and conditions; designation of highways; regulations.

Section
484D.725

Permit to operate or move vehicles with oversized loads.

Section
484D.730

Contents of application for permit.

Section
484D.735

Continuous and multiple trip-limited time permits: Maximum weight per axle; fee for investigation; revocation; new application; Department of Transportation to consider recommendation of city or county.

Section
484D.740

Carrying and inspection of permit.

Section
484D.745

Penalties for operation of oversized or overweight vehicle without permit or in violation of permit.

Section
484D.800

Regional advisory committee: Creation; matters subject to recommendation; membership; terms of members; vacancies; members serve without compensation.

Section
484D.810

Duties of regional advisory committee; duties of Department of Transportation.

Section
484D.850

Load on vehicle.

Section
484D.855

Regulations: Loading and securing loads; safety chains and cables for combinations of vehicles.

Section
484D.860

Display of red lights or flag on load.