1. In addition to other equipment required in chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS, the following vehicles shall be equipped as stated in this section.
2. On every bus or truck 80 inches or more in overall width manufactured after January 1, 1970, there shall be the following:
(a) On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side, and three identification lamps meeting the requirements of subsection 8.
(b) On the rear, two clearance lamps, one at each side, and three identification lamps meeting the requirements of subsection 8.
(c) On each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear.
(d) On each side, two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear.
3. On every trailer or semitrailer 80 inches or more in overall width, there shall be the following:
(a) On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side.
(b) On the rear, two clearance lamps, and three identification lamps meeting the requirements of subsection 8.
(c) On each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear.
(d) On each side, two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear.
4. For the purposes of this section, "converter dolly" means a vehicle with a fifth wheel lower half or equivalent mechanism, the attachment of which converts a semitrailer to a full trailer. Each such dolly, when towed singly by another vehicle, and not as part of a full trailer, shall be equipped with one stop lamp, one tail lamp and two reflectors on the rear. No lighting devices or reflectors are required on the front or sides of any such dolly.
5. In addition to the requirements of subsection 3, on every trailer and semitrailer 30 feet or more in overall length, there shall be, on each side, one amber side marker lamp and one amber reflector, centrally located with respect to the length of the trailer and semitrailer.
6. On the front of every truck-tractor, there shall be two cab clearance lamps, one at each side, and if the truck-tractor is manufactured after January 1, 1970, three identification lamps meeting the requirements of subsection 8.
7. On every pole trailer, there shall be the following:
(a) On each side, one amber side marker lamp at or near the front of the load.
(b) On each side, one amber reflector at or near the front of the load.
(c) On the rearmost part of the load or the rearmost support for the load, one combination marker lamp showing amber to the front and red to the rear and side, mounted to indicate the maximum width of the pole trailer.
8. Identification lamps shall be grouped in a horizontal row, with lamp centers spaced not less than 6 nor more than 12 inches apart, and mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle as close as practicable to the vertical centerline, except that where the cab of a vehicle is not more than 42 inches wide at the front roofline, a single identification lamp at the center of the cab shall be sufficient to comply with the requirements for front identification lamps.
9. On trailers designed to carry boats, front and rear clearance lamps may be located on each side of the trailer at or near the mid-point of the trailer between the front and rear of the trailer to indicate the extreme width of the trailer.
10. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a mobile home.
[Part 6:166:1925; A 1939, 316; 1945, 268; 1955, 40]—(NRS A 1969, 1212; 1975, 35)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.561)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 484D - Equipment, Inspections and Size, Weight and Load of Vehicles
NRS 484D.015 - "Farm tractor" defined.
NRS 484D.020 - "Implement of husbandry" defined.
NRS 484D.025 - "Interstate highway" defined.
NRS 484D.030 - "Mobile home" defined.
NRS 484D.035 - "Recreational vehicle" defined.
NRS 484D.040 - "Security agreement" defined.
NRS 484D.045 - "Security interest" defined.
NRS 484D.050 - "Tandem axle" defined.
NRS 484D.055 - "Towable tools or equipment" defined.
NRS 484D.090 - Inapplicability of certain equipment requirements to fully autonomous vehicles.
NRS 484D.100 - When lighted lamps are required.
NRS 484D.105 - Distance of visibility and mounted height of lamps.
NRS 484D.110 - Headlamps on motor vehicles and special mobile equipment.
NRS 484D.135 - Requirements for pole trailer.
NRS 484D.140 - Additional equipment for lighting required on certain vehicles.
NRS 484D.145 - Colors of certain lamps, lights and reflectors.
NRS 484D.150 - Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side marker lamps.
NRS 484D.160 - Obstructed lights.
NRS 484D.165 - Lamps on parked vehicle.
NRS 484D.170 - Lamps and reflectors on implements of husbandry.
NRS 484D.175 - Lamps and reflectors on other vehicles.
NRS 484D.180 - Spot lamps, auxiliary lamps and lamps for fog.
NRS 484D.195 - Display of flashing amber warning light by vehicle of public utility.
NRS 484D.205 - Additional equipment for lighting.
NRS 484D.210 - Equipment for lighting road with multiple beams.
NRS 484D.215 - Use of equipment for lighting road with multiple beams.
NRS 484D.250 - Equipment required.
NRS 484D.255 - Requirements for performance.
NRS 484D.265 - Equipment for towing vehicle.
NRS 484D.270 - Arrangement of system; device for control.
NRS 484D.280 - Warning signals and devices for certain buses, trucks and truck-tractors.
NRS 484D.305 - Unlawful devices.
NRS 484D.310 - Unlawful change of mileage.
NRS 484D.335 - Criminal penalties.
NRS 484D.340 - Civil penalties.
NRS 484D.345 - Injunctive relief.
NRS 484D.400 - Horns and other warning devices.
NRS 484D.410 - Standards and regulations for noise emission; compliance.
NRS 484D.415 - Mufflers: Prevention of emissions.
NRS 484D.425 - Mirrors on trucks.
NRS 484D.430 - Mirrors on all motor vehicles.
NRS 484D.435 - Windshield and windows must be unobstructed.
NRS 484D.440 - Restrictions on tinting of windshield or side or rear window.
NRS 484D.445 - Windshield wipers.
NRS 484D.450 - Safety glazing material in motor vehicles and campers.
NRS 484D.455 - Replacement of glazing materials.
NRS 484D.465 - Display of warning devices by vehicle of public utility parked at site of work.
NRS 484D.480 - Equipment for tow car: Rear and stop lamps; portable electric extension cord.
NRS 484D.490 - Television-type receiving equipment.
NRS 484D.493 - Dynamic display: Management system required; exceptions.
NRS 484D.500 - Use of safety belts within taxicabs; penalty; posting of sign within taxicab.
NRS 484D.505 - Pneumatic tires: Standards; sale or use of nonconforming tire prohibited.
NRS 484D.510 - Use of certain cleated or studded tires prohibited; exceptions.
NRS 484D.525 - Installation and mounting of traction devices, tire chains or snow tires.
NRS 484D.530 - Mechanical device to provide traction.
NRS 484D.545 - Emblem for slow-moving vehicle displayed on certain vehicles; standards.
NRS 484D.580 - Penalty for failure or refusal to stop and submit to inspection or test.
NRS 484D.605 - Height of vehicle: Maximum heights with load; exception; unlawful acts.
NRS 484D.610 - Height of vehicle: Maximum ground clearance; exceptions.
NRS 484D.615 - Length of vehicle: Restrictions; special permit; exceptions.
NRS 484D.630 - Operation of motor vehicle exceeding its declared gross weight unlawful.
NRS 484D.635 - Maximum weight of vehicle on any axle or per tire; exceptions.
NRS 484D.640 - Limitations on weight for vehicle used by licensed hauler of garbage and refuse.
NRS 484D.650 - Measurement of distance between axles.
NRS 484D.670 - Exemption for traction engine and tractor; circular metal band required.
NRS 484D.685 - Maximum width of vehicle; permit for increased size or weight.
NRS 484D.690 - Maximum width of bus.
NRS 484D.695 - Maximum width of recreational vehicle.
NRS 484D.710 - Applicability of limits on width to federal highways.
NRS 484D.725 - Permit to operate or move vehicles with oversized loads.
NRS 484D.730 - Contents of application for permit.
NRS 484D.740 - Carrying and inspection of permit.
NRS 484D.810 - Duties of regional advisory committee; duties of Department of Transportation.