Nevada state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants |
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Modulating headlight permitted |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet Speakers |
No Restrictions
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Not Required
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| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
Two required by law |
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Required if manufactured in 1973 or after
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| Muffler |
Muffler required. No cutout, bypass or similar device. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
Max A-weighted sound level as measured at 50 feet: 1) 82dBA less than 35mph; 2) 86dBA more than 35mph. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/10) |
| Handlebar Height |
Handgrips below shoulder height |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill & Knowledge Test |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States |
Yes |
| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Yes. NRS 486.351 - Unlawful passing; driving abreast.
3. Motorcycles and mopeds may, with the consent of the drivers, be operated no more than two abreast in a single traffic lane.
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| Lane Splitting |
NRS 486.351 Unlawful passing; driving abreast
1. A person, except a police officer in the performance of his duty, shall not drive a motorcycle or moped between moving or stationary vehicles occupying adjacent traffic lanes.
2. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person shall not drive a motorcycle, moped or trimobile abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle within the same traffic lane.
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Nevada (NV) Revised Statutes 597.600 to 597.680
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Not Required |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
No Restriction |
| Rider Education Certification |
Not Required |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Not Required |
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| Taillight |
Not Required |
| Muffler |
Not Required |
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No Limit |
| Spark Arrestor |
Not Required |
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| Registration |
Not Required |
| Vehicle Title |
Effective January 1, 2006, and in accordance with SB 400 of the 2005 Legislative session, dealers of
Off-Highway Vehicles may be authorized to issue Certificates of Operations as evidenced in the form of a sticker.
Off-highway vehicles include but are not limited to: all-terrain vehicles, all-terrain motorcycles, dune
buggies, snowmobiles and any motor vehicle used on public lands for the purpose of recreation.
Only authorized dealers can issue Certificates of Operation. Any entity or person wanting to become an
authorized dealer must apply to the Department in writing and receive written confirmation of approval.
To be considered for approval, the applicant must be in compliance with the taxation laws of this State,
and either has a place of business located in this State and hold a valid Sales Tax Permit or a Certificate
of Authority from Nevada. Authorized dealers must make every reasonable effort to provide satisfactory
service to the potential certificate holder and the Department of Taxation, make timely reports to the
Department of all certificates issued on a form provided by the Department, and maintain possession of
all records pertaining to the Certificate of Operation stickers for a period of 5 years.
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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