1. The Department shall adopt standards for protective headgear and protective glasses, goggles or face shields to be worn by the drivers and passengers of motorcycles and transparent windscreens for motorcycles.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, when any motorcycle or moped is being driven on a highway, the driver and passenger shall wear protective headgear securely fastened on the head and protective glasses, goggles or face shields meeting those standards.
3. When a motorcycle or a moped is equipped with a transparent windscreen meeting those standards, the driver and passenger are not required to wear glasses, goggles or face shields.
4. When a motorcycle or moped is being driven in a parade authorized by a local authority, the driver and passenger are not required to wear the protective devices provided for in this section.
5. When a three-wheel vehicle, except a trimobile, on which the driver and passengers ride within an enclosed cab is being driven on a highway, the driver and passengers are not required to wear the protective devices required by this section.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1469; A 1973, 1194; 1975, 1083; 1979, 857; 1985, 1959; 2019, 3104)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 486 - Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles
NRS 486.031 - "Highway" defined.
NRS 486.038 - "Moped" defined.
NRS 486.041 - "Motorcycle" defined.
NRS 486.051 - "Muffler" defined.
NRS 486.055 - "Program" defined.
NRS 486.057 - "Trimobile" defined.
NRS 486.061 - License or permit required to operate motorcycle or trimobile; exception.
NRS 486.071 - Qualifications for license.
NRS 486.101 - Application of minors.
NRS 486.111 - Release from liability.
NRS 486.121 - Cancellation of license upon death of person signing minor’s application.
NRS 486.131 - Examination of applicants.
NRS 486.141 - Form for application.
NRS 486.181 - Carrying passengers.
NRS 486.191 - Driver’s position while operating.
NRS 486.201 - Height of handlebars.
NRS 486.211 - Position of driver’s hands.
NRS 486.221 - Fenders required while in operation.
NRS 486.241 - Protective headgear and glasses: Sale or distribution.
NRS 486.251 - Use of head lamps and stop lights required.
NRS 486.331 - Rights and duties of drivers.
NRS 486.341 - Right to full use of traffic lane.
NRS 486.361 - Driver’s license to be surrendered on demand.
NRS 486.365 - Department" defined.
NRS 486.367 - Director" defined.
NRS 486.370 - "Motorcycle" includes moped.
NRS 486.373 - Eligibility for enrollment; fee.
NRS 486.374 - Licensed instructor required; requirements and approval of course of instruction.