NRS 483.2521
Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Prerequisites to issuance of license.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Department may issue a driver’s license to a person who is 16 or 17 years of age if the person:

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, has completed:

(1)

A course in automobile driver education pursuant to NRS 389.090; or

(2)

A course provided by a school for training drivers which is licensed pursuant to NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, and which complies with the applicable regulations governing the establishment, conduct and scope of automobile driver education adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to NRS 389.090;

(b)

Has at least 50 hours of supervised experience in driving a motor vehicle with a restricted license, instruction permit or restricted instruction permit issued pursuant to NRS 483.267, 483.270 or 483.280, including, without limitation, at least 10 hours of experience in driving a motor vehicle during darkness;

(c)

Submits to the Department, on a form provided by the Department, a log which contains the dates and times of the hours of supervised experience required pursuant to this section and which is signed:

(1)

By his or her parent or legal guardian; or

(2)

If the person applying for the driver’s license is an emancipated minor, by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age or by a licensed driving instructor,
Ê who attests that the person applying for the driver’s license has completed the training and experience required pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b);

(d)

Submits to the Department:

(1)

A written statement signed by the principal of the public school in which the person is enrolled or by a designee of the principal and which is provided to the person pursuant to NRS 392.123;

(2)

A written statement signed by the parent or legal guardian of the person which states that the person is excused from compulsory attendance pursuant to NRS 392.070;

(3)

A copy of the person’s high school diploma or certificate of attendance; or

(4)

A copy of the person’s certificate of general educational development or an equivalent document;

(e)

Has not been found to be responsible for a motor vehicle crash during the 6 months before applying for the driver’s license;

(f)

Has not been convicted of a moving traffic violation or a crime involving alcohol or a controlled substance during the 6 months before applying for the driver’s license; and

(g)

Has held an instruction permit for not less than 6 months before applying for the driver’s license.

2.

If a course described in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 is not offered within a 30-mile radius of a person’s residence, the person may, in lieu of completing such a course as required by that paragraph, complete an additional 50 hours of supervised experience in driving a motor vehicle in accordance with paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

3.

A person who is 16 or 17 years of age, who has held an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 483.280 authorizing the holder of the permit to operate a motorcycle and who applies for a driver’s license pursuant to this section that authorizes him or her to operate a motorcycle must comply with the provisions of paragraphs (d) to (g), inclusive, of subsection 1 and must:

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, complete a course of motorcycle safety approved by the Department;

(b)

Have at least 50 hours of experience in driving a motorcycle with an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 483.280; and

(c)

Submit to the Department, on a form provided by the Department, a log which contains the dates and times of the hours of experience required pursuant to paragraph (b) and which is signed by his or her parent or legal guardian who attests that the person applying for the motorcycle driver’s license has completed the training and experience required pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b).

4.

If a course described in paragraph (a) of subsection 3 is not offered within a 30-mile radius of a person’s residence, the person may, in lieu of completing the course, complete an additional 50 hours of experience in driving a motorcycle in accordance with paragraph (b) of subsection 3.

Source: Section 483.2521 — Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Prerequisites to issuance of license., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-483.­html#NRS483Sec2521.

483.230
Licensing of drivers required 483.235
Holders of class A noncommercial drivers’ licenses: Department to adopt regulations concerning driving of combinations of vehicles of certain length and weight. 483.240
Exemptions from licensing. 483.245
License issued by this State required when person becomes resident 483.250
Issuance of license to certain persons prohibited 483.255
Department to adopt regulations regarding hours of training required for issuance of license to minor who attends school for training drivers. 483.283
Proof of compliance with certain statutory provisions required for issuance to or renewal of license of certain criminal offenders 483.289
Application for license or instruction permit: Choice of statutory provisions. 483.290
Application for license or instruction permit 483.292
Declaration of status as veteran: Inquiry by Department upon application for instruction permit or license 483.294
Registration of certain males with Selective Service System when applying for license or permit to drive or driver authorization card 483.295
Application from person previously licensed in another state 483.300
Signing and verification of application of minor by responsible person 483.310
Release from liability upon cancellation of minor’s license. 483.320
Cancellation of license upon death of person signing minor’s application. 483.325
Qualifications for safe driving of types of vehicles 483.330
Examination of applicants 483.347
Shape of license 483.348
Issuance of specially designed driver’s licenses to insulin dependent diabetics and epileptics 483.349
Placement of designation on license issued to person with disability which limits or impairs ability to walk. 483.350
License to be carried and surrendered upon demand 483.360
Restricted license 483.363
Report requesting that Department examine licensee who may be unable to safely operate motor vehicle: Qualifications of persons who may file 483.367
Report of inability of person to safely operate motor vehicle: Department to require examination and take other appropriate action 483.370
Duplicate or substitute permit or license. 483.375
Change of full legal name on license: Requirements 483.376
Alternate address on license at request of peace officer or retired peace officer: Requirements 483.380
Expiration of license 483.382
Renewal of license: Notice to licensee 483.383
Renewal of license: Procedure for renewal by mail 483.384
Renewal of license: Test of eyesight 483.386
Renewal of license: Reexamination upon good cause 483.390
Notice of change of address. 483.400
Records of Department. 483.410
Fees and penalties: Amounts, payment and disposition. 483.415
Additional fee 483.417
One-time waiver of fees to furnish duplicate license to homeless person or person recently released from prison, jail or detention facility 483.2521
Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Prerequisites to issuance of license. 483.2523
Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Restriction on transporting certain passengers under 18 years of age during initial period of licensure 483.2525
Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Violation of restriction on transporting certain passengers during initial period of licensure not primary offense 483.2527
Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Information included on and format of license 483.2529
Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age: Duration of restriction or suspension of license for certain violations. 483.2925
Designation of veteran status on license or permit 483.3485
Program for imprinting symbol or other indicator of medical condition on license: Establishment
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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