Except as otherwise provided in NRS 490.100 or 490.110:
1. A person shall not, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 or 3, operate an off-highway vehicle on a paved highway that is not otherwise designated for use by off-highway vehicles.
2. A person may operate an off-highway vehicle on a paved highway that is not otherwise designated for use by off-highway vehicles:
(a) If the off-highway vehicle is operated on the highway for the purpose of crossing the highway, comes to a complete stop before crossing and crosses as close as practicable to perpendicular to the direction of travel on the highway;
(b) If the off-highway vehicle is operated on the highway for the purpose of loading or unloading the off-highway vehicle onto or off of another vehicle or trailer, if the loading or unloading is as close as practicable to the place of operation of the off-highway vehicle;
(c) During an emergency if it is impossible or impracticable to use another vehicle or if a peace officer directs the operation of the off-highway vehicle; or
(d) If the off-highway vehicle is operated on a portion of a highway that is designated as a trail connector for a trail authorized for use by off-highway vehicles for not more than 2 miles.
3. A person may operate an off-highway vehicle on any public land, trail, way or unpaved county road unless prohibited by the governmental entity which has jurisdiction over the public land, trail, way or unpaved county road.
4. A governmental entity specified in subsection 3 may:
(a) Prepare and distribute upon request a map or other document setting forth each area of public land, trail, way or unpaved county road that is prohibited for the operation off-highway vehicles; and
(b) Erect and maintain signs designating each area of public land, trail, way or unpaved county road that is prohibited for the operation off-highway vehicles.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2027)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 490 - Off-Highway Vehicles
NRS 490.020 - "Authorized dealer" defined.
NRS 490.022 - "Commission" defined.
NRS 490.024 - "Consignee" defined.
NRS 490.026 - "Consignment" defined.
NRS 490.028 - "Consignment contract" defined.
NRS 490.040 - "Highway" defined.
NRS 490.043 - "Large all-terrain vehicle" defined.
NRS 490.045 - "Manufacturer" defined.
NRS 490.050 - "Motor vehicle" defined.
NRS 490.060 - "Off-highway vehicle" defined.
NRS 490.061 - "Off-highway vehicle dealer" defined.
NRS 490.062 - "Off-highway vehicle salesperson" defined.
NRS 490.064 - Definitions for limited purposes.
NRS 490.065 - Enforcement of chapter.
NRS 490.067 - Creation; membership; terms of members; compensation; oath of office.
NRS 490.069 - Account for Off-Highway Vehicles: Creation; use of money in Account.
NRS 490.083 - Form, size, number and display of registration.
NRS 490.0835 - Department may assign distinguishing number under certain circumstances.
NRS 490.084 - Fees for issuance of certificate of title and for annual registration.
NRS 490.110 - Authorized and unauthorized operation on highway.
NRS 490.120 - Required equipment for operation on highway; exception.
NRS 490.130 - Duties of operator when operating off-highway vehicle on highway.
NRS 490.250 - Licensees to post licenses in conspicuous place visible to public.
NRS 490.300 - Denial or revocation of license: Evidence of unfitness of applicant or licensee.
NRS 490.370 - Duty to affix legible sign containing name of business; exceptions.
NRS 490.390 - Books and records: Location; inspection and copying; retention.
NRS 490.410 - "Bait and switch," misleading or inaccurate advertising prohibited; regulations.
NRS 490.510 - Administrative fines; compelled compliance with provisions of law.