NRS 484D.600
Prohibited acts concerning size or weight of vehicle

  • special permit
  • emergencies
  • exceptions.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not drive, move, stop or park any vehicle or combination of vehicles, and an owner shall not cause or knowingly permit any vehicle or combination of vehicles to be driven, moved, stopped or parked, on any highway if the vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeds in size or weight or gross loaded weight the maximum limitation specified by law for that size, weight and gross loaded weight unless the person or owner is authorized to drive, move, stop or park the vehicle or combination of vehicles by a special permit issued by the proper public authority.

2.

If the Department of Transportation or a local law enforcement agency determines that an emergency exists, the Department or the local law enforcement agency may authorize a person to drive, move, stop or park a vehicle or combination of vehicles without obtaining a special permit pursuant to subsection 1. Such an authorization may be given orally and may, if requested by a local law enforcement agency or a public safety agency, include driving or moving the vehicle or combination of vehicles to and from the site of the emergency. If a person receives such an authorization, the person shall, on the next business day after receiving the authorization, obtain a special permit pursuant to subsection 1.

3.

This section does not apply to:

(a)

Fire apparatus, highway machinery, snowplows or other emergency vehicles temporarily moved upon a highway.

(b)

An implement of husbandry temporarily moved upon a highway other than an interstate highway or a controlled-access highway.

(c)

A covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle moved upon a highway to remove a disabled heavy vehicle from the highway or the shoulder of the highway to the nearest appropriate repair facility or other safe location where the load may be divided.

4.

As used in this section:

(a)

“Covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle” has the meaning ascribed to it in 23 U.S.C. § 127.

(b)

“Emergency vehicle” has the meaning ascribed to it in 23 U.S.C. § 127.

Source: Section 484D.600 — Prohibited acts concerning size or weight of vehicle; special permit; emergencies; exceptions., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-484D.­html#NRS484DSec600 (accessed May 26, 2025).

484D.600
Prohibited acts concerning size or weight of vehicle 484D.605
Height of vehicle: Maximum heights with load 484D.610
Height of vehicle: Maximum ground clearance 484D.615
Length of vehicle: Restrictions 484D.620
Length of vehicle: Penalty. 484D.625
Authorized movement of vehicle on public highway in excess of limits on size and weight 484D.630
Operation of motor vehicle exceeding its declared gross weight unlawful. 484D.635
Maximum weight of vehicle on any axle or per tire 484D.640
Limitations on weight for vehicle used by licensed hauler of garbage and refuse. 484D.645
Limitations on weight for vehicle used by regional transportation commission or its contractor to provide public mass transportation 484D.650
Measurement of distance between axles. 484D.655
Reduction of maximum weight limits: Authority and duties of Director of Department of Transportation 484D.660
Applicability of limits on weight to federal highways 484D.665
Certain larger vehicles prohibited from traveling on State Route 159 484D.670
Exemption for traction engine and tractor 484D.675
Enforcement by law enforcement agencies 484D.680
Fines for violations of limits on weight. 484D.685
Maximum width of vehicle 484D.690
Maximum width of bus. 484D.695
Maximum width of recreational vehicle. 484D.700
Maximum width of trailer, semitrailer, special mobile equipment or equipment for construction or maintenance of highway. 484D.705
Width of load of loosely piled agricultural products 484D.710
Applicability of limits on width to federal highways. 484D.715
Permit for movement of oversized manufactured or mobile home or similar structure: Requirements 484D.720
Permit for movement of oversized manufactured or mobile home or similar structure: Additional requirements and conditions 484D.725
Permit to operate or move vehicles with oversized loads. 484D.730
Contents of application for permit. 484D.735
Continuous and multiple trip-limited time permits: Maximum weight per axle 484D.740
Carrying and inspection of permit.

May 26, 2025

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