NRS 484D.460
Certain vehicles to carry pot torches, lanterns or reflectors

  • display of devices when vehicle is disabled.

1.

Every bus, truck and truck-tractor and every combination of vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width, except implements of husbandry, shall be equipped with at least three pot torches, three red electric lanterns or three red emergency reflectors.

2.

Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3, 4 and 5, when any such vehicle is disabled on any portion of the traveled portion of a highway during any time specified in NRS 484D.100, such torches, lanterns or reflectors shall be placed as soon as possible as follows:

(a)

One at the traffic side of the vehicle, not more than 10 feet to the front or rear thereof;

(b)

One at a distance of approximately 100 feet to the rear of the disabled vehicle in the center of the traffic lane occupied by such vehicle; and

(c)

One at a distance of approximately 100 feet to the front of the vehicle in the center of the traffic lane occupied by such vehicle.

3.

If the vehicle is disabled within 500 feet of a curve, crest of a hill or other obstruction to view, the torch, lantern or reflector to be placed in that direction shall be placed so as to afford ample warning to other users of the highway, but not less than 100 feet or more than 500 feet from the vehicle.

4.

When any such vehicle is disabled on any portion of the traveled portion of a one-way highway with two or more traffic lanes during any time specified in NRS 484D.100, such torches, lanterns or reflectors shall be placed as soon as possible as provided in subsection 2, except that the torch, lantern or reflector to be placed at the front of the vehicle shall be placed 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.

5.

When any such vehicle is disabled or parked off the traveled portion of a highway, but within 10 feet of such portion, during any time specified in NRS 484D.100, such torches, lanterns or reflectors shall be placed as soon as possible as follows:

(a)

One at the traffic side of the vehicle not more than 10 feet to the rear of the vehicle;

(b)

One at a distance of approximately 100 feet to the rear of the vehicle; and

(c)

One at a distance of approximately 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.

6.

When any such vehicle is equipped with front turn signals which flash simultaneously and rear turn signals which flash simultaneously or with fusees, such turn signals shall be immediately operated or such fusees shall be placed as provided in this section for the placing of torches, lanterns or reflectors until such torches, lanterns or reflectors have been placed.

Source: Section 484D.460 — Certain vehicles to carry pot torches, lanterns or reflectors; display of devices when vehicle is disabled., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-484D.­html#NRS484DSec460.

484D.400
Horns and other warning devices.
484D.405
Unlawful to operate out-of-state or foreign privately owned motor vehicle equipped with red light or siren
484D.410
Standards and regulations for noise emission
484D.415
Mufflers: Prevention of emissions.
484D.420
Mudguards.
484D.425
Mirrors on trucks.
484D.430
Mirrors on all motor vehicles.
484D.435
Windshield and windows must be unobstructed.
484D.440
Restrictions on tinting of windshield or side or rear window.
484D.445
Windshield wipers.
484D.450
Safety glazing material in motor vehicles and campers.
484D.455
Replacement of glazing materials.
484D.460
Certain vehicles to carry pot torches, lanterns or reflectors
484D.465
Display of warning devices by vehicle of public utility parked at site of work.
484D.470
Tow cars required to be equipped with broom, shovel and fire extinguisher
484D.475
Equipment for tow car: Flashing amber warning lamp
484D.480
Equipment for tow car: Rear and stop lamps
484D.485
Event recording device: Disclosure by manufacturer of new motor vehicle in owner’s manual
484D.490
Television-type receiving equipment.
484D.493
Dynamic display: Management system required
484D.495
Safety belts and shoulder harness assembly.
484D.500
Use of safety belts within taxicabs
484D.505
Pneumatic tires: Standards
484D.510
Use of certain cleated or studded tires prohibited
484D.515
Traction devices, tire chains or snow tires: Use required where highway marked or posted.
484D.520
Traction devices, tire chains or snow tires: Requirements under certain circumstances.
484D.525
Installation and mounting of traction devices, tire chains or snow tires.
484D.530
Mechanical device to provide traction.
484D.535
Device for control of pollution: Use required
484D.540
Device for control of pollution: Penalty
484D.545
Emblem for slow-moving vehicle displayed on certain vehicles
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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