NRS 484D.470
Tow cars required to be equipped with broom, shovel and fire extinguisher

  • duties of driver
  • failure to perform duties.

1.

Tow cars must be equipped with:

(a)

One or more brooms, and the driver of the tow car engaged to remove a disabled vehicle from the scene of a crash shall remove all glass and debris deposited upon the roadway by the disabled vehicle which is to be towed.

(b)

A shovel, and whenever practical the driver of the tow car engaged to remove any disabled vehicle shall spread dirt upon any portion of the roadway where oil or grease has been deposited by the disabled vehicle.

(c)

At least one fire extinguisher of the dry chemical or carbon dioxide type, with minimum effective chemicals of no less than 5 pounds, with an aggregate rating of at least 10-B, C units, which must bear the approval of a laboratory nationally recognized as properly equipped to grant such approval.

2.

A citation may be issued to any driver of a tow car who violates any provision of paragraph (a) of subsection 1. The peace officer who issues the citation shall report the violation to the Nevada Highway Patrol or the sheriff of the county or the chief of police of the city in which the roadway is located. If necessary, the Nevada Highway Patrol, sheriff or chief of police shall cause the roadway to be cleaned and shall bill the owner or operator of the tow car for the costs of the cleaning. If the owner or operator does not pay those costs within 30 days after receiving the bill therefor, the Nevada Highway Patrol, sheriff or chief of police shall report such information to the Nevada Transportation Authority, which may take disciplinary action in accordance with the provisions of NRS 706.449.

Source: Section 484D.470 — Tow cars required to be equipped with broom, shovel and fire extinguisher; duties of driver; failure to perform duties., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-484D.­html#NRS484DSec470.

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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