Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 484E - Crashes and Reports of Crashes
NRS 484E.020 - Duty to stop at scene of crash involving damage to vehicle or property; duty to move vehicle under certain circumstances. [Effective through December 31, 2022.] Duty to stop at scene of crash involving damage to vehicle or property; du...

The driver of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall:
1. Immediately stop his or her vehicle at the scene of the crash; and
2. If the driver’s vehicle is creating a hazard or obstructing traffic and can be moved safely, move the vehicle or cause the vehicle to be moved out of the traffic lanes of the roadway to a safe location that does not create a hazard or obstruct traffic and, if applicable, safely fulfill the requirements of NRS 484E.030.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1483; A 1997, 2798; 2007, 77; 2015, 1642; 2017, 1296)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.221)

1. The driver of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall:
(a) Immediately stop his or her vehicle at the scene of the crash; and
(b) If the driver’s vehicle is creating a hazard or obstructing traffic and can be moved safely, move the vehicle or cause the vehicle to be moved out of the traffic lanes of the roadway to a safe location that does not create a hazard or obstruct traffic and, if applicable, safely fulfill the requirements of NRS 484E.030.
2. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1483; A 1997, 2798; 2007, 77; 2015, 1642; 2017, 1296; 2021, 3343, effective January 1, 2023)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.221)

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Chapter 484E - Crashes and Reports of Crashes

NRS 484E.010 - Duty to stop at scene of crash involving death or personal injury; penalty.

NRS 484E.020 - Duty to stop at scene of crash involving damage to vehicle or property; duty to move vehicle under certain circumstances. [Effective through December 31, 2022.] Duty to stop at scene of crash involving damage to vehicle or property; du...

NRS 484E.030 - Duty to give information and render aid. [Effective through December 31, 2022.] Duty to give information and render aid; report if no police officer present; penalty. [Effective January 1, 2023.]

NRS 484E.040 - Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property. [Effective through December 31, 2022.] Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property; penalty. [Effective January 1, 2023.]

NRS 484E.050 - Immediate notice to police officer of crash involving unattended vehicle or other property. [Effective through December 31, 2022.] Immediate notice to police officer of crash involving unattended vehicle or other property; penalty. [Ef...

NRS 484E.060 - Seizure and impoundment of vehicle for failure to surrender license plates and certificate of registration upon suspension of registration.

NRS 484E.070 - Written or electronic report of crash to Department by driver or owner; exceptions; confidentiality; use as evidence at trial.