Nevada Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 6, 2015) |
Chapter483 Drivers’ Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors |
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSES |
General Provisions |
NAC483.360. Restrictions not medically related.
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1. The restrictions and compulsory requirements described in subsection 2 may be imposed when licensing persons to drive.
2. Restriction and Description (and text placed on an affected license)
Criteria for Restriction
Restriction A - Automatic transmission.
(Restriction A - Auto Trans)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is physically unable to operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with a manual transmission.
Restriction E - Automatic transmission for noncommercial or commercial driver’s license.
(Restriction E - Auto Trans CMV Wgt Only)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is physically unable to operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with a manual transmission, who completed the driving skills test for his or her commercial driver’s license in a motor vehicle that is equipped with an automatic transmission or who completed the driving skills test for his or her Class A or Class B noncommercial driver’s license in a motor vehicle that is equipped with an automatic transmission.
Restriction JA - Must carry detail form.
(Restriction JA - Must Carry Detail Form)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who requires a restriction that is not described in this section or NAC 483.350 or whose driver’s license requires more restrictions than can be shown on the license. The person must carry the detail form with his or her driver’s license at all times.
Restriction JD - Authorization to operate an emergency vehicle falling within Class A.
(Restriction JD - Drive Fire Equip NCMV A)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license and is authorized to operate an emergency vehicle falling within Class A.
Restriction JE - Authorization to operate an emergency vehicle falling within Class B.
(Restriction JE - Drive Fire Equip NCMV B)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class C commercial driver’s license and is authorized to operate an emergency vehicle falling within Class B.
Restriction JG - Motorcycle with sidecar.
(Restriction JG - Motorcycle w-Sidecar)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who has demonstrated proficiency in operating a motorcycle equipped with a sidecar.
Restriction JH - Medical hardship.
(Restriction JH - Trnsprt Handicapped Only)
This restriction is placed on a restricted driver’s license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 permitting a person to transport a member of his or her household who has a medical condition that renders the member of the household unable to drive.
Restriction JI - Authorization to operate a recreational vehicle falling within Class A.
(Restriction JI - Drive NCMV A Rec Veh)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license and has demonstrated proficiency in operating a noncommercial recreational vehicle falling within Class A.
Restriction JJ - Authorization to operate a recreational vehicle falling within Class B.
(Restriction JJ - Drive NCMV B Rec Veh)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class C commercial driver’s license and has demonstrated proficiency in operating a noncommercial recreational vehicle falling within Class B.
Restriction JL - Trimobile.
(Restriction JL - Trimobile)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class C noncommercial driver’s license and who has demonstrated proficiency in operating a trimobile.
Restriction JM - Authorization to operate only motor vehicles falling within Class A that are tow cars.
(Restriction JM - Class A Tow Car Only)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class A commercial driver’s license if he or she completes the driving skills test in a tow car.
Restriction JN - Instruction permit.
(Restriction JN - Instruction Permit)
This restriction is placed on each instruction permit issued by the Department.
Restriction JO - Instruction permit for driver’s education only.
(Restriction JO - Driver Educ Only)
This restriction is placed on an instruction permit granted pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 483.280 that is valid for a school year or a more restricted period and authorizes the permittee to drive a motor vehicle only on a designated highway or within a designated area and only when an approved instructor is occupying a seat beside the permittee.
Restriction JP - Authorization to tow a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds only when operating a noncommercial vehicle falling within Class C.
(Restriction JP - Tow >10000 lb Class C Only)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class B commercial driver’s license that contains a J endorsement.
Restriction JR - Authorization to operate a three-wheeled motorcycle with a single power driven rear wheel.
(Restriction JR - 3 Wheel MC w/1 Rear Pwr Wheel)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who has demonstrated proficiency in operating a three-wheeled motorcycle with a single power driven rear wheel.
Restriction JS - Low-speed vehicles only.
(Restriction JS - Low-Speed Vehicles Only)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who completes the driving skills test in a low-speed vehicle and restricts the person to driving only on specially designated roadways at a speed of 35 miles per hour or less.
Restriction JU - Physical examination required.
(Restriction JU - Phys Exam)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is obtaining a commercial driver’s license.
Restriction JW - Direct visual supervision by a person 21 years of age or older.
(Restriction JW - Dir Visual Sup 21+ Yrs)
This restriction is placed on a Class M driver’s instruction permit and requires the holder of the permit, while operating a motorcycle, to be under the direct visual supervision of a person who is licensed to operate a motorcycle and is at least 21 years of age.
Restriction K - Intrastate operation of a commercial motor vehicle only.
(Restriction K - CMV Intrastate Only)
This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a person who does not meet the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. §§ 391.41 to 391.49, inclusive, or who is less than 21 years of age.
Restriction L - No air brakes.
(Restriction L - No Air Brakes)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who does not pass a knowledge test and a driving skills test in a motor vehicle which is equipped with air brakes.
Restriction M - Authorization to transport passengers in motor vehicles falling within Class B or Class C only.
(Restriction M - No Class A Psngr Veh)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class A commercial driver’s license and who completes the skills test for a passenger endorsement in a motor vehicle falling within Class B.
Restriction N - Authorization to transport passengers in motor vehicles falling within Class C only.
(Restriction N - No Class A/B Psngr Veh)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license and who completes the skills test for a passenger endorsement in a motor vehicle falling within Class C.
Restriction O - No tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth wheel.
(Restriction O - No Tractor Trailer CMV Wgt Only)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class A commercial driver’s license and who completes the skills test in a combination vehicle for a Class A commercial driver’s license with the power unit and towed unit connected by a connection other than a fifth wheel, such as a pintle hook.
Restriction P - No passengers in a commercial motor vehicle.
(Restriction P - No Psngr in CMV Bus)
This restriction is placed on a commercial driver’s license instruction permit with a P endorsement and indicates that the holder of the permit is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle carrying passengers other than federal or state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees and the holder of a commercial driver’s license accompanying the permit holder as prescribed by 49 C.F.R. § 383.25.
Restriction Q - Moped.
(Restriction Q - Moped)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who performs the skills portion of the test on a moped. The driver may only operate a moped as defined in NRS 483.088.
Restriction R - No hazardous materials or passengers.
(Restriction R - No Plac HazMat or Psngrs)
This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a person who is less than 21 years of age.
Restriction S - No passengers on a motorcycle.
(Restriction S - No Psngrs)
This restriction is placed on a Class M driver’s instruction permit and prohibits the holder of the permit from carrying passengers on a motorcycle.
Restriction T - To and from school only.
(Restriction T - To/From School Only)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person between 14 and 18 years of age who is granted a restricted driver’s license to drive to and from school.
Restriction U - Motorcycle not to exceed 90 cubic centimeters.
(Restriction U - MC Not To Exceed 90cc)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a driver who performs the skill portion of the test on a motorcycle which has 90 cubic centimeters or less. The driver may only operate a motorcycle having 90 cubic centimeters or less.
Restriction W - Farm waiver.
(Restriction W - Farm Waiver)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a farmer or an employee or family member of a farmer and allows the person to operate a farm vehicle to transport agricultural products, farm machinery or farm supplies to or from a farm within Nevada and within 150 miles of the person’s farm. The person shall not operate a motor vehicle in the operation of a common or contract motor carrier with a Class A or Class B noncommercial driver’s license.
Restriction X - Operation of tank vehicle only if empty.
(Restriction X - No Cargo in CMV Tank Veh)
This restriction is placed on a commercial driver’s license instruction permit with an N endorsement and indicates that the holder of the permit may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited from operating any tank vehicle which previously contained hazardous materials that has not been purged of any residue.
Restriction Y - Ignition Interlock Device.
(Restriction Y - Ignition Interlock)
This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person if the Department receives a copy of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction that requires that person to install a device in a motor vehicle which he or she owns or operates pursuant to the provisions of NRS 484C.460 or if the person is required to install such a device pursuant to the provisions of the laws of another state, the District of Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States or any other country.
Restriction Z - No full air brakes.
(Restriction Z - No Full Air Brake Equip CMV)
This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a driver who performs the skills test in a motor vehicle equipped with air over hydraulic brakes.
Restriction 3 - No freeway driving.
(Restriction 3 - No Fwy Driving)
This restriction is placed on a motorcycle instruction permit.
3. As used in this section:
(a) “Commercial motor vehicle” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484C.120.
(b) “Low-speed vehicle” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484B.637.
(c) “Trimobile” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 486.057.
(d) “Tow car” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484A.280.
[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § VIII, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-13-91; 11-7-95; R015-97, 11-14-97; R002-98, 4-2-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)