1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, any person who is transporting a child who is less than 6 years of age and who weighs 60 pounds or less in a motor vehicle operated in this State which is equipped to carry passengers shall secure the child in a child restraint system which:
(a) Has been approved by the United States Department of Transportation in accordance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 571;
(b) Is appropriate for the size and weight of the child; and
(c) Is installed within and attached safely and securely to the motor vehicle:
(1) In accordance with the instructions for installation and attachment provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system; or
(2) In another manner that is approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
2. If a defendant pleads or is found guilty of violating the provisions of subsection 1, the court shall:
(a) For a first offense, order the defendant to pay a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 or order the defendant to perform not less than 10 hours or more than 50 hours of community service;
(b) For a second offense, order the defendant to pay a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 or order the defendant to perform not less than 50 hours or more than 100 hours of community service; and
(c) For a third or subsequent offense, suspend the driver’s license of the defendant for not less than 30 days or more than 180 days.
3. At the time of sentencing, the court shall provide the defendant with a list of persons and agencies approved by the Department of Public Safety to conduct programs of training and perform inspections of child restraint systems. The list must include, without limitation, an indication of the fee, if any, established by the person or agency pursuant to subsection 4. If, within 60 days after sentencing, a defendant provides the court with proof of satisfactory completion of a program of training provided for in this subsection, the court shall:
(a) If the defendant was sentenced pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2, waive the fine or community service previously imposed; or
(b) If the defendant was sentenced pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2, reduce by one-half the fine or community service previously imposed.
A defendant is only eligible for a reduction of a fine or community service pursuant to paragraph (b) if the defendant has not had a fine or community service waived pursuant to paragraph (a).
4. A person or agency approved by the Department of Public Safety to conduct programs of training and perform inspections of child restraint systems may, in cooperation with the Department, establish a fee to be paid by defendants who are ordered to complete a program of training. The amount of the fee, if any:
(a) Must be reasonable; and
(b) May, if a defendant desires to acquire a child restraint system from such a person or agency, include the cost of a child restraint system provided by the person or agency to the defendant.
A program of training may not be operated for profit.
5. For the purposes of NRS 483.473, a violation of this section is not a moving traffic violation.
6. A violation of this section may not be considered:
(a) Negligence in any civil action; or
(b) Negligence or reckless driving for the purposes of NRS 484B.653.
7. This section does not apply:
(a) To a person who is transporting a child in a means of public transportation, including a taxi, school bus or emergency vehicle.
(b) When a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse determines that the use of such a child restraint system for the particular child would be impractical or dangerous because of such factors as the child’s weight, physical unfitness or medical condition. In this case, the person transporting the child shall carry in the vehicle the signed statement of the physician or advanced practice registered nurse to that effect.
8. As used in this section, "child restraint system" means any device that is designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat or position children. The term includes, without limitation:
(a) Booster seats and belt-positioning seats that are designed to elevate or otherwise position a child so as to allow the child to be secured with a safety belt;
(b) Integrated child seats; and
(c) Safety belts that are designed specifically to be adjusted to accommodate children.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1888; A 1985, 1170, 2293; 1995, 1528; 2003, 2079; 2005, 119; 2007, 1026; 2019, 499)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.474)
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, any person who is transporting:
(a) A child who is less than 6 years of age and less than 57 inches tall in a motor vehicle operated in this State which is equipped to carry passengers shall secure the child in a child restraint system which:
(1) Has been approved by the United States Department of Transportation in accordance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 571;
(2) Is appropriate for the size and weight of the child; and
(3) Is installed within and attached safely and securely to the motor vehicle:
(I) In accordance with the instructions for installation and attachment provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system; or
(II) In another manner that is approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
(b) A child who is less than 2 years of age in a motor vehicle operated in this State which is equipped to carry passengers shall secure the child in a rear-facing child restraint system in the back seat of the motor vehicle in accordance with subparagraphs (1), (2) and (3) of paragraph (a) unless the child is secured in a rear-facing child restraint system on the passenger side of the front seat in accordance with subparagraphs (1), (2) and (3) of paragraph (a), the air bag on the passenger’s side of the front seat, if any, is deactivated and:
(1) Special health care needs of the child require the child to ride in the front seat of the motor vehicle and a written statement signed by a physician certifying the requirement is carried in the motor vehicle;
(2) All back seats in the motor vehicle are in use by other children who are less than 2 years of age; or
(3) The motor vehicle is not equipped with back seats.
2. If a defendant pleads or is found guilty of violating the provisions of subsection 1, the court shall:
(a) For a first offense, order the defendant to pay a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 or order the defendant to perform not less than 10 hours or more than 50 hours of community service;
(b) For a second offense, order the defendant to pay a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 or order the defendant to perform not less than 50 hours or more than 100 hours of community service; and
(c) For a third or subsequent offense, suspend the driver’s license of the defendant for not less than 30 days or more than 180 days.
3. At the time of sentencing, the court shall provide the defendant with a list of persons and agencies approved by the Department of Public Safety to conduct programs of training and perform inspections of child restraint systems. The list must include, without limitation, an indication of the fee, if any, established by the person or agency pursuant to subsection 4. If, within 60 days after sentencing, a defendant provides the court with proof of satisfactory completion of a program of training provided for in this subsection, the court shall:
(a) If the defendant was sentenced pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2, waive the fine or community service previously imposed; or
(b) If the defendant was sentenced pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2, reduce by one-half the fine or community service previously imposed.
A defendant is only eligible for a reduction of a fine or community service pursuant to paragraph (b) if the defendant has not had a fine or community service waived pursuant to paragraph (a).
4. A person or agency approved by the Department of Public Safety to conduct programs of training and perform inspections of child restraint systems may, in cooperation with the Department, establish a fee to be paid by defendants who are ordered to complete a program of training. The amount of the fee, if any:
(a) Must be reasonable; and
(b) May, if a defendant desires to acquire a child restraint system from such a person or agency, include the cost of a child restraint system provided by the person or agency to the defendant.
A program of training may not be operated for profit.
5. For the purposes of NRS 483.473, a violation of this section is not a moving traffic violation.
6. A violation of this section may not be considered:
(a) Negligence in any civil action; or
(b) Negligence or reckless driving for the purposes of NRS 484B.653.
7. This section does not apply:
(a) To a person who is transporting a child in a means of public transportation, including a taxi, school bus or emergency vehicle.
(b) When a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse determines that the use of such a child restraint system for the particular child would be impractical or dangerous because of such factors as the child’s weight, physical unfitness or medical condition. In this case, the person transporting the child shall carry in the vehicle the signed statement of the physician or advanced practice registered nurse to that effect.
8. The Department of Public Safety may accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for the purpose of the purchase or donation of child restraint systems for persons who are in financial need.
9. As used in this section, "child restraint system" means any device that is designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat or position children. The term includes, without limitation:
(a) Booster seats and belt-positioning seats that are designed to elevate or otherwise position a child so as to allow the child to be secured with a safety belt;
(b) Integrated child seats; and
(c) Safety belts that are designed specifically to be adjusted to accommodate children.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1888; A 1985, 1170, 2293; 1995, 1528; 2003, 2079; 2005, 119; 2007, 1026; 2019, 499; 2021, 176, effective January 1, 2022)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.474)
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, any person who is transporting:
(a) A child who is less than 6 years of age and less than 57 inches tall in a motor vehicle operated in this State which is equipped to carry passengers shall secure the child in a child restraint system which:
(1) Has been approved by the United States Department of Transportation in accordance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 571;
(2) Is appropriate for the size and weight of the child; and
(3) Is installed within and attached safely and securely to the motor vehicle:
(I) In accordance with the instructions for installation and attachment provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system; or
(II) In another manner that is approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
(b) A child who is less than 2 years of age in a motor vehicle operated in this State which is equipped to carry passengers shall secure the child in a rear-facing child restraint system in the back seat of the motor vehicle in accordance with subparagraphs (1), (2) and (3) of paragraph (a) unless the child is secured in a rear-facing child restraint system on the passenger side of the front seat in accordance with subparagraphs (1), (2) and (3) of paragraph (a), the air bag on the passenger’s side of the front seat, if any, is deactivated and:
(1) Special health care needs of the child require the child to ride in the front seat of the motor vehicle and a written statement signed by a physician certifying the requirement is carried in the motor vehicle;
(2) All back seats in the motor vehicle are in use by other children who are less than 2 years of age; or
(3) The motor vehicle is not equipped with back seats.
2. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor and the court shall:
(a) For a first offense, order the person to pay a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 or order the person to perform not less than 10 hours or more than 50 hours of community service;
(b) For a second offense, order the person to pay a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 or order the person to perform not less than 50 hours or more than 100 hours of community service; and
(c) For a third or subsequent offense, suspend the driver’s license of the person for not less than 30 days or more than 180 days.
3. At the time of sentencing, the court shall provide the person who committed the offense with a list of persons and agencies approved by the Department of Public Safety to conduct programs of training and perform inspections of child restraint systems. The list must include, without limitation, an indication of the fee, if any, established by the person or agency pursuant to subsection 4. If, within 60 days after sentencing, the person provides the court with proof of satisfactory completion of a program of training provided for in this subsection, the court shall:
(a) If the person was sentenced pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2, waive the fine or community service previously imposed; or
(b) If the person was sentenced pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2, reduce by one-half the fine or community service previously imposed.
A person is only eligible for a reduction of a fine or community service pursuant to paragraph (b) if the person has not had a fine or community service waived pursuant to paragraph (a).
4. A person or agency approved by the Department of Public Safety to conduct programs of training and perform inspections of child restraint systems may, in cooperation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, establish a fee to be paid by persons who are ordered to complete a program of training. The amount of the fee, if any:
(a) Must be reasonable; and
(b) May, if a person desires to acquire a child restraint system from such a person or agency, include the cost of a child restraint system provided by the person or agency to the defendant.
A program of training may not be operated for profit.
5. For the purposes of NRS 483.473, a violation of this section is not a moving traffic violation.
6. A violation of this section may not be considered:
(a) Negligence in any civil action; or
(b) Negligence or reckless driving for the purposes of NRS 484B.653.
7. This section does not apply:
(a) To a person who is transporting a child in a means of public transportation, including a taxi, school bus or emergency vehicle.
(b) When a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse determines that the use of such a child restraint system for the particular child would be impractical or dangerous because of such factors as the child’s weight, physical unfitness or medical condition. In this case, the person transporting the child shall carry in the vehicle the signed statement of the physician or advanced practice registered nurse to that effect.
8. The Department of Public Safety may accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for the purpose of the purchase or donation of child restraint systems for persons who are in financial need.
9. As used in this section, "child restraint system" means any device that is designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat or position children. The term includes, without limitation:
(a) Booster seats and belt-positioning seats that are designed to elevate or otherwise position a child so as to allow the child to be secured with a safety belt;
(b) Integrated child seats; and
(c) Safety belts that are designed specifically to be adjusted to accommodate children.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1888; A 1985, 1170, 2293; 1995, 1528; 2003, 2079; 2005, 119; 2007, 1026; 2019, 499; 2021, 176, 3328, effective January 1, 2023)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.474)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road
NRS 484B.007 - "Administrative roadblock" defined.
NRS 484B.010 - "Business district" defined.
NRS 484B.017 - "Electric bicycle" defined.
NRS 484B.018 - "Electric scooter" defined.
NRS 484B.020 - "Flammable liquid" defined.
NRS 484B.023 - "Freight curb loading zone" defined.
NRS 484B.027 - "House coach" defined.
NRS 484B.029 - "Mobile carrying device" defined.
NRS 484B.030 - "Parking meter" defined.
NRS 484B.033 - "Passenger curb loading zone" defined.
NRS 484B.037 - Person with a disability of moderate duration" defined.
NRS 484B.040 - Person with a permanent disability" defined.
NRS 484B.043 - Person with a temporary disability" defined.
NRS 484B.047 - "Railroad sign" and "railroad signal" defined.
NRS 484B.050 - "Railroad train" defined.
NRS 484B.053 - "Residence district" defined.
NRS 484B.057 - "Safety zone" defined.
NRS 484B.060 - "School crossing zone" defined.
NRS 484B.063 - "School zone" defined.
NRS 484B.067 - "Taxicab stand" defined.
NRS 484B.070 - "Temporary roadblock" defined.
NRS 484B.073 - "Two-directional highway" defined.
NRS 484B.077 - "U-turn" defined.
NRS 484B.103 - Rights and duties of person riding animal or driving vehicle drawn by animal.
NRS 484B.110 - Driving through safety zone prohibited.
NRS 484B.113 - Limitations on backing.
NRS 484B.120 - Driving on defiles, canyons or mountain highways.
NRS 484B.123 - Coasting prohibited in certain circumstances.
NRS 484B.153 - Boarding or alighting from vehicle; opening door of vehicle.
NRS 484B.167 - Riding in house trailer.
NRS 484B.220 - One-way highway; rotary traffic island.
NRS 484B.250 - Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
NRS 484B.253 - Vehicle turning left.
NRS 484B.257 - Vehicle entering intersection marked stop or yield.
NRS 484B.260 - Vehicle entering highway from private way.
NRS 484B.263 - Vehicle entering or exiting controlled-access highway: Duty to yield right-of-way.
NRS 484B.293 - Direction of movement on crosswalk.
NRS 484B.310 - Flashing signals.
NRS 484B.353 - Overtaking and passing school bus: Duties of driver; exceptions; penalties.
NRS 484B.360 - Maximum speed of school bus.
NRS 484B.400 - Required position and method of turning at intersections.
NRS 484B.407 - Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited in certain circumstances.
NRS 484B.410 - Starting parked vehicle.
NRS 484B.413 - Requirements for turning on highway; signal for stopping or decreasing speed.
NRS 484B.417 - Signal by hand and arm or signal lamp or device authorized.
NRS 484B.420 - Methods of giving signals by hand and arm.
NRS 484B.440 - Stopping, standing or parking outside of business or residence district.
NRS 484B.447 - Preservation of criminal evidence when vehicle is removed from highway.
NRS 484B.450 - Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places; exceptions.
NRS 484B.453 - Prohibited parking in front of theaters, hotels and other buildings.
NRS 484B.460 - Parking at angle designated by devices permitting angle parking.
NRS 484B.473 - Parked vehicle at nighttime: Reflectors; lights.
NRS 484B.477 - Stopping, standing or parking in alley.
NRS 484B.480 - All-night parking.
NRS 484B.483 - Parking for certain purposes prohibited.
NRS 484B.487 - Parking adjacent to school.
NRS 484B.490 - Parking on narrow highway.
NRS 484B.493 - Standing or parking on one-way street.
NRS 484B.497 - Standing or parking on one-way roadway.
NRS 484B.500 - Stopping, standing or parking near hazardous or congested place.
NRS 484B.503 - Stopping, standing or parking in zone for loading passengers at curb.
NRS 484B.507 - Stopping, standing or parking in zone for loading freight at curb.
NRS 484B.510 - Stopping, standing or parking in restricted parking zone.
NRS 484B.513 - Stopping, standing and parking of bus or taxicab.
NRS 484B.517 - Restricted use of bus and taxicab stands.
NRS 484B.520 - Regulation of stopping, standing or parking by local authority.
NRS 484B.523 - Stopping, standing or parking in metered parking zone; unlawful tampering with meter.
NRS 484B.530 - Unattended motor vehicle: Stopping engine, locking ignition and removing key.
NRS 484B.533 - Unattended motor vehicle: Standing on grade.
NRS 484B.557 - Stop required at certain railroad grade crossings.
NRS 484B.563 - Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossing.
NRS 484B.570 - Administrative roadblock: Establishment; minimum requirements.
NRS 484B.573 - Temporary roadblock: Establishment; minimum requirements.
NRS 484B.577 - Authority of police officers not limited by provisions relating to roadblocks.
NRS 484B.580 - Failure to stop at roadblock; penalties.
NRS 484B.607 - Duties of driver when approaching traffic incident; penalty.
NRS 484B.623 - Slow driving; establishment of minimum speed limit.
NRS 484B.633 - Special limitations on speed.
NRS 484B.703 - Driving through funeral or other procession.
NRS 484B.707 - Driving in procession.
NRS 484B.710 - Following fire apparatus prohibited.
NRS 484B.740 - Fusee: Limitation on color.
NRS 484B.743 - Reflective material required for person directing or controlling traffic near school.
NRS 484B.757 - Use of flashing amber warning lights by private patrol officer.
NRS 484B.773 - Attaching to vehicle upon roadway prohibited.
NRS 484B.777 - Operating bicycle, electric bicycle or electric scooter on roadway.
NRS 484B.780 - Carrying articles on bicycle, electric bicycle or electric scooter.
NRS 484B.803 - "Department" defined.
NRS 484B.807 - "Disability" defined.
NRS 484B.810 - "Gender identity or expression" defined.
NRS 484B.813 - "Law enforcement agency" defined.
NRS 484B.817 - "Law enforcement officer" defined.
NRS 484B.820 - "Profiling" defined.
NRS 484B.823 - "Sexual orientation" defined.
NRS 484B.827 - "Traffic stop" defined.
NRS 484B.903 - Putting glass or other injurious substance on highway prohibited.
NRS 484B.910 - Motor must be shut off when supply tank being filled with fuel.