1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not drive, move, stop or park any vehicle or combination of vehicles, and an owner shall not cause or knowingly permit any vehicle or combination of vehicles to be driven, moved, stopped or parked, on any highway if the vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeds in size or weight or gross loaded weight the maximum limitation specified by law for that size, weight and gross loaded weight unless the person or owner is authorized to drive, move, stop or park the vehicle or combination of vehicles by a special permit issued by the proper public authority.
2. If the Department of Transportation or a local law enforcement agency determines that an emergency exists, the Department or the local law enforcement agency may authorize a person to drive, move, stop or park a vehicle or combination of vehicles without obtaining a special permit pursuant to subsection 1. Such an authorization may be given orally and may, if requested by a local law enforcement agency or a public safety agency, include driving or moving the vehicle or combination of vehicles to and from the site of the emergency. If a person receives such an authorization, the person shall, on the next business day after receiving the authorization, obtain a special permit pursuant to subsection 1.
3. This section does not apply to:
(a) Fire apparatus, highway machinery, snowplows or other emergency vehicles temporarily moved upon a highway.
(b) An implement of husbandry temporarily moved upon a highway other than an interstate highway or a controlled-access highway.
(c) A covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle moved upon a highway to remove a disabled heavy vehicle from the highway or the shoulder of the highway to the nearest appropriate repair facility or other safe location where the load may be divided.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle" has the meaning ascribed to it in 23 U.S.C. § 127.
(b) "Emergency vehicle" has the meaning ascribed to it in 23 U.S.C. § 127.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1507; A 2001, 1507; 2005, 72; 2015, 1120; 2019, 292)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.737)
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.