1. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "light transmission" means the ratio of the amount of light which is allowed to pass through a product or material to the amount of light which falls on it.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3, 4 and 5 a person shall not:
(a) Place, install, affix or apply upon the windshield or any side or rear window of a motor vehicle which is required to be registered in this State; or
(b) Operate on any highway a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State on which there has been placed, installed, affixed or applied upon the windshield or any side or rear window of the motor vehicle,
any transparent material which alters the color or reduces the light transmission of the windshield or side or rear window.
3. The prohibition set forth in subsection 2 does not apply to:
(a) A window that is to the immediate right or left of the driver if the window is:
(1) Nonreflective; and
(2) Has a total light transmission through the combination, if any, of transparent material and safety glazing of not less than 35 percent with a tolerance of 7 percent.
(b) A side window that is to the rear of the driver, or a rear window, if the vehicle has outside mirrors on each side that are located so as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway through each mirror for a distance of not less than 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.
(c) Any transparent material that is installed, affixed or applied to the topmost portion of the windshield if:
(1) The bottom edge of the material is not less than 29 inches above the undepressed driver’s seat when measured from a point 5 inches in front of the bottom of the backrest with the driver’s seat in its rearmost and lowermost position with the vehicle on a level surface; and
(2) The material is not red or amber in color.
4. The prohibition set forth in paragraph (b) of subsection 2 does not apply to a motor vehicle with a model year of 1993 or older, if transparent material was placed, installed, affixed or applied upon the windshield or any side or rear window of the motor vehicle before July 1, 1993.
5. This section does not prohibit the operation or sale of a motor vehicle which has a windshield or windows that are covered by or treated with any material, if the vehicle was sold when new or could have been sold when new with such material as standard or optional equipment without violating any federal statute or regulation governing the sale at the time of manufacture.
6. The Director may, by regulation, provide for exemptions and exceptions from the provisions of subsection 2.
7. For the purposes of NRS 483.473, a violation of subsection 2 is not a moving traffic violation.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2433)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.6195)
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.