NRS 484B.630
Circumstances in which driver of slow-moving vehicle has duty to turn off roadway

  • penalty.

1.

On a highway that has one lane for traveling in each direction, where passing is unsafe because of traffic traveling in the opposite direction or other conditions, the driver of a slow-moving vehicle, behind which five or more vehicles are formed in a line, shall, to allow the vehicles following behind to proceed, turn off the roadway:

(a)

At the nearest place designated as a turnout by signs erected by the public authority having jurisdiction over the highway; or

(b)

In the absence of such a designated turnout, at the nearest place where:

(1)

Sufficient area for a safe turnout exists; and

(2)

The circumstances and conditions are such that the driver is able to turn off the roadway in a safe manner.

2.

A person who violates subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

3.

As used in this section, “slow-moving vehicle” means a vehicle that is traveling at a rate of speed which is less than the posted speed limit for the highway or portion of the highway upon which the vehicle is traveling.

Source: Section 484B.630 — Circumstances in which driver of slow-moving vehicle has duty to turn off roadway; penalty., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-484B.­html#NRS484BSec630.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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