Nevada Law
Learn about Nevada's Move Over Law, NRS 484B.607, which protects roadside workers. Discover the penalties and how to comply with this essential law.
Get a Free ConsultationNevada's Move Over Law, outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 484B.607, is a Nevada law that is meant to protect emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, stopped vehicles, and government vehicles that are stopped on the side of the road.
The Nevada Move Over Law helps prevent traffic incidents by requiring drivers to take specific actions when approaching a stopped vehicle, especially those with flashing emergency lights that meet the requirements of NRS 484D.185.
When approaching a traffic incident where there are emergency responders or roadside workers, you must take the necessary steps to protect those on the road and comply with the law.
The Nevada Move Over Law requires drivers to:
Failure to follow the Nevada Move Over Law when near an authorized emergency vehicle, stalled vehicle, or utility vehicle on the side of the road could result in you receiving fines and penalties.
Under Nevada's Move Over Law (NRS 484B.607), you must take action for:
In addition, it's important to understand that in certain situations where there is a crash scene or stalled vehicle that is a significant traffic hazard, you must follow the Move Over Law.
Failure to adhere to Nevada's Move Over Law will result in a moving violation, which can result in:
To avoid these penalties, it's crucial to change lanes and slow down when approaching stalled vehicles or emergency vehicles.
If you are cited for breaking the Nevada Move Over Law there are defenses you can take to beat the ticket.
One of the strongest defenses against a Move Over violation is that there was no safe option to change lane.
You can argue that by changing lanes you may have increased the chances of another traffic incident.
When approaching a motor vehicle accident or emergency scene drivers must be give sufficient warning, and if there was poor visibility or unclear flashing lights you may be able to argue the citation.
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