NRS 484D.500
Use of safety belts within taxicabs

  • penalty
  • posting of sign within taxicab.

1.

Any passenger 18 years of age or older who rides in the front or back seat of any taxicab on any highway, road or street in this State shall wear a safety belt if one is available for the seating position of the passenger, except that this subsection does not apply:

(a)

To a passenger who possesses a written statement by a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse certifying that the passenger is unable to wear a safety belt for medical or physical reasons; or

(b)

If the taxicab was not required by federal law at the time of initial sale to be equipped with safety belts.

2.

A citation must be issued to any passenger who violates the provisions of subsection 1. A citation may be issued pursuant to this subsection only if the violation is discovered when the vehicle is halted or its driver arrested for another alleged violation or offense. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25 or by a sentence to perform a certain number of hours of community service.

3.

A violation of subsection 1:

(a)

Is not a moving traffic violation under NRS 483.473.

(b)

May be considered as negligence or as causation in any civil action or as negligent or reckless driving under NRS 484B.653.

(c)

May be considered as misuse or abuse of a product or as causation in any action brought to recover damages for injury to a person or property resulting from the manufacture, distribution, sale or use of a product.

4.

An owner or operator of a taxicab shall post a sign within each of his or her taxicabs advising passengers that they must wear safety belts while being transported by the taxicab. Such a sign must be placed within the taxicab so as to be visible to and easily readable by passengers, except that this subsection does not apply if the taxicab was not required by federal law at the time of initial sale to be equipped with safety belts.

Source: Section 484D.500 — Use of safety belts within taxicabs; penalty; posting of sign within taxicab., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-484D.­html#NRS484DSec500.

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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
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Safety belts and shoulder harness assembly.
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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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