1. The Director of the Department of Transportation:
(a) May, pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 408.210, reduce the maximum weight limits as prescribed in NRS 484D.635, 484D.640 and 484D.645 on a highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, including, without limitation, a bridge located on the highway, for a period of not more than 180 days.
(b) Shall provide an informational report to the Board of Directors of the Department of Transportation that describes any reduction to the maximum weight limits made pursuant to paragraph (a) within 60 days after the Director of the Department of Transportation makes the reduction.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1 and NRS 484D.660, before the Department of Transportation reduces the maximum weight limits as prescribed in NRS 484D.635, 484D.640 and 484D.645 on a highway or a portion of a highway under its jurisdiction, the Department of Transportation shall:
(a) Consider:
(1) The average number of vehicles traveling on the highway each day;
(2) The number of vehicles that have a declared gross weight in excess of 26,000 pounds that are included in the average number pursuant to subparagraph (1);
(3) The availability of alternate routes to the highway;
(4) The impact on each alternate route of increased traffic consisting of vehicles that have a declared gross weight in excess of 26,000 pounds;
(5) The number of traffic crashes involving a vehicle that has a declared gross weight in excess of 26,000 pounds on the highway in the past 5 years;
(6) Any projected adverse economic or environmental impact resulting from reducing the maximum weight limits on the highway; and
(7) Any other factors the Department of Transportation deems appropriate; and
(b) Present such considerations to the Board of Directors of the Department of Transportation to receive the Board’s approval to reduce the maximum weight limits pursuant to this section.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 2628; A 2013, 90; 2015, 1640)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.7515)
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.