1. A manufacturer of a new motor vehicle which is sold or leased in this State and which is equipped with an event recording device shall disclose that fact in the owner’s manual for the vehicle. The disclosure must include, if applicable, a statement that the event recording device:
(a) Records the direction and rate of speed at which the motor vehicle travels;
(b) Records a history of where the motor vehicle travels;
(c) Records steering performance;
(d) Records brake performance, including, without limitation, whether the brakes were applied before a crash;
(e) Records the status of the driver’s safety belt; and
(f) If a crash involving the motor vehicle occurs, is able to transmit information concerning the crash to a central communications system.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, data recorded by an event recording device may not be downloaded or otherwise retrieved by a person other than the registered owner of the vehicle. Data recorded by an event recording device may be downloaded or otherwise retrieved by a person other than the registered owner of the vehicle:
(a) If the registered owner of the vehicle consents to the retrieval of the data.
(b) Pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) If the data is retrieved for the purpose of conducting research to improve motor vehicle safety, including, without limitation, conducting medical research to determine the reaction of a human body to motor vehicle crashes, provided that the identity of the registered owner or driver is not disclosed in connection with the retrieval of that data. The disclosure of a vehicle identification number pursuant to this paragraph does not constitute the disclosure of the identity of the registered owner or driver of the vehicle.
(d) If the data is retrieved by a new vehicle dealer or a garage operator to diagnose, service or repair the motor vehicle.
(e) Pursuant to an agreement for subscription services for which disclosure required by subsection 4 has been made.
3. A person who retrieves data from an event recording device pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 2 shall not disclose that data to any person other than a person who is conducting research specified in that paragraph.
4. If a motor vehicle is equipped with an event recording device that is able to record or transmit any information described in subparagraph (2) or (6) of paragraph (a) of subsection 6 and that ability is part of a subscription service for the motor vehicle, the fact that the information may be recorded or transmitted must be disclosed in the agreement for the subscription service.
5. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
6. As used in this section:
(a) "Event recording device" means a device which is installed by the manufacturer of a motor vehicle and which, for the purposes of retrieving data after a crash involving the motor vehicle:
(1) Records the direction and rate of speed at which the motor vehicle travels;
(2) Records a history of where the motor vehicle travels;
(3) Records steering performance;
(4) Records brake performance, including, without limitation, whether the brakes were applied before a crash;
(5) Records the status of the driver’s safety belt; or
(6) If a crash involving the motor vehicle occurs, is able to transmit information concerning the crash to a central communications system.
(b) "Garage operator" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 487.545.
(c) "New vehicle dealer" has the meaning ascribed to it NRS 482.078.
(d) "Owner" means:
(1) A person having all the incidents of ownership, including the legal title of the motor vehicle, whether or not the person lends, rents or creates a security interest in the motor vehicle;
(2) A person entitled to possession of the motor vehicle as the purchaser under a security agreement; or
(3) A person entitled to possession of the motor vehicle as a lessee pursuant to a lease agreement if the term of the lease is more than 3 months.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1358; A 2015, 1639)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.638)
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.