NRS 484D.285
Conditions upon use of compression brakes

  • penalty.

1.

The driver of a vehicle which is equipped with a device for braking that uses the compression of the engine of the vehicle shall not use the device at any time unless:

(a)

The device is equipped with an operational muffler; or

(b)

The driver reasonably believes that an emergency requires the use of the device to protect the physical safety of a person or others from an immediate threat of physical injury or to protect against an immediate threat of damage to property.

2.

A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Odometers

Source: Section 484D.285 — Conditions upon use of compression brakes; penalty., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-484D.­html#NRS484DSec285 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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