NRS 484D.645
Limitations on weight for vehicle used by regional transportation commission or its contractor to provide public mass transportation

  • exception for certain vehicles used as part of demonstration project
  • definitions.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a vehicle that is used by a regional transportation commission or its contractor to provide public mass transportation may be operated or moved upon a public highway, other than a highway within the designated interstate system, if the maximum weight does not exceed, on a single axle with:

(a)

Single tires, 20,000 pounds; or

(b)

Dual tires, 25,000 pounds.

2.

A vehicle with a maximum weight on a single axle with single tires of more than 20,000 pounds but not more than 29,000 pounds that is used by a regional transportation commission or its contractor to provide public mass transportation as part of a demonstration project may be operated or moved upon a public highway, other than a highway within the designated interstate system, if the tires are not less than 20 inches in width and the Department of Transportation, after conducting an evaluation of the vehicle:

(a)

Determines that such operation or movement of the vehicle is in the best interest of the Department; and

(b)

In its discretion, issues a permit authorizing such operation or movement of the vehicle.

3.

As used in this section:

(a)

“Contractor” means any person or governmental entity that has entered into a contract with a regional transportation commission to provide services related to the provision of public mass transportation, but only during the period in which the contract remains legally effective.

(b)

“Regional transportation commission” means any regional transportation commission created and organized in accordance with chapter 277A of NRS, and which provides or sponsors public mass transportation services.

Source: Section 484D.645 — Limitations on weight for vehicle used by regional transportation commission or its contractor to provide public mass transportation; exception for certain vehicles used as part of demonstration project; definitions., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-484D.­html#NRS484DSec645.

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.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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