NRS 486.071
Qualifications for license.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 and NRS 486.161, the Department shall not issue a motorcycle driver’s license unless the applicant:

(a)

Is at least 18 years of age; and

(b)

Has successfully completed:

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, such written examinations and driving tests as may be required by the Department; or

(2)

A course of motorcycle safety approved by the Department.

2.

A holder of an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 4 or 5 of NRS 483.280 who applies to the Department for a motorcycle driver’s license pursuant to subsection 1 is not required to successfully complete the written examinations required pursuant to subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 if the holder of the permit:

(a)

Is at least 18 years of age;

(b)

Has held the instruction permit for not less than 6 months; and

(c)

The instruction permit expired not more than 30 days before the date of application for a motorcycle driver’s license.

3.

The Department shall not issue a motorcycle driver’s license to an applicant who is at least 16 years of age but is less than 18 years of age unless the applicant:

(a)

Meets the requirements of subsection 3 of NRS 483.2521; and

(b)

Has successfully completed such written examinations and driving tests as may be required by the Department.

4.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 of NRS 483.2521, any person who has been issued a driver’s license pursuant to chapter 483 of NRS without having the authority to drive a motorcycle endorsed thereon must, before driving a motorcycle, successfully pass:

(a)

A driving test conducted by the Department; or

(b)

A course of motorcycle safety approved by the Department,
Ê and have the authority endorsed upon the license.

Source: Section 486.071 — Qualifications for license., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-486.­html#NRS486Sec071.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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