Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: Nevada
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Nevada. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Universal helmet law enacted 1972.
4 years
70 and over: mail renewal must include medical report
80
80
65
65
70
70
0.18
90 days
After 45 days
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
Yes
Under 6 yrs of age and less than 57 inches tall
Under 2 yrs must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat in a back seat
6 yrs and older and 57 inches or taller
Nighttime driving: 18 years Driving with passengers: 16 years, 6 months
15 / 6
6
50 (10); 100 (10) if driver's ed not offered within 30 miles
16
10 p.m. - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
First 6 months: no passengers under 18 (secondary enforcement)
Secondary
6 and over
All
Yes. Primary law.
No
No
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by state law
Speed camera equipment must be held in hand or installed temporarily within law enforcement vehicle or facility
Permitted by state law
Speed camera equipment must be held in hand or installed temporarily within law enforcement vehicle or facility
Per se >0 for some drugs
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational use
THC per se (2 ng) for felony violations
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Child Restraint Required
Under 6 yrs and less than 57 inches tall
Under 2 yrs must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat in a back seat
Full Privilege Minimum Age
Nighttime driving: 18 years
Driving with passengers: 16 years, 6 months
Type of Law
Secondary
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
Permitted by state law
Red Light Cameras
Permitted by state law
Various
Double original fine (up to $1,000), 6 months jail time, or 120 hours of community service
Yes
Yes
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
Per se >0 for some drugs.