NRS 484B.790
Mobile carrying device: Operation on sidewalks and crosswalks

  • limitations
  • duties of operator
  • device has rights and duties of pedestrian
  • penalties.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 244.3565 or 268.41015, a mobile carrying device may be operated on a sidewalk or crosswalk provided that:

(a)

The operator of the mobile carrying device is actively monitoring the navigation and movement of the mobile carrying device;

(b)

The mobile carrying device is equipped with a braking device that enables the mobile carrying device to come to a controlled stop; and

(c)

The mobile carrying device is operated in accordance with any requirements imposed by this section.

2.

The operator of a mobile carrying device may not allow a mobile carrying device to:

(a)

Operate on the highways of this State except when crossing within a crosswalk;

(b)

Fail to comply with any traffic-control signal or devices that a pedestrian is obligated to comply with;

(c)

Unreasonably interfere with pedestrians or vehicle traffic;

(d)

Transport hazardous material as that term is defined in NRS 459.7024; or

(e)

Transport a person.

3.

A mobile carrying device has all the rights and duties of a pedestrian except those which by their nature can have no application, except that the operator of a mobile carrying device must ensure that the mobile carrying device yields the right of way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk.

4.

A violation of this section:

(a)

Is not a misdemeanor;

(b)

Shall not be deemed a moving traffic violation; and

(c)

Is punishable by the imposition of a civil penalty of $250.
MISCELLANEOUS RULES

Source: Section 484B.790 — Mobile carrying device: Operation on sidewalks and crosswalks; limitations; duties of operator; device has rights and duties of pedestrian; penalties., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-484B.­html#NRS484BSec790.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 484B.790’s source at nv​.us