NAC483.471. Reinstatement: Waiver of certain tests.

     1. The Department will waive the knowledge, driving skills and vision tests when reinstating a driver’s license if:

     (a) The license was suspended for:

          (1) Any violation of law governing financial responsibility;

          (2) The failure to make a report of an accident;

          (3) The violation of a written promise to appear in court pursuant to a citation;

          (4) The violation of a license restriction, other than a restriction that requires an annual vision test, a driving skills test or the submission of a medical letter from a physician;

          (5) The use, possession, sale or distribution by a minor of a controlled substance, or the purchase, consumption or possession by a minor of an alcoholic beverage;

          (6) A first offense for driving at a time when the license was suspended; or

          (7) Pursuant to NRS 483.443, the failure to:

               (I) Comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to a proceeding to establish paternity or to establish or enforce an obligation for the support of a child; or

               (II) Satisfy an arrearage in the payment for the support of one or more children.

     (b) The license was cancelled for:

          (1) Insufficient identification at the time of application;

          (2) The issuance of a check to the Department with insufficient money or credit to pay the check;

          (3) The withdrawal of the license of the driver in another state;

          (4) The failure to pay all fees;

          (5) The failure to pay a civil penalty relating to the operation of a motor vehicle; or

          (6) Incorrect information appearing on the driver’s license, except for a missing or an incorrect license endorsement.

     2. An applicant who successfully completes a knowledge test for a commercial driver’s license may not be required to complete a knowledge test for a noncommercial driver’s license.

     3. The Department will waive the driving skills test when reinstating a driver’s license if:

     (a) The license has been revoked for less than 1 year:

          (1) For a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance;

          (2) For failing to submit to a test of alcohol concentration or the presence of a controlled substance in the system of the driver; or

          (3) Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 484C.220.

     (b) The driver has successfully completed a driving skills test in a commercial vehicle. An additional driving skills test in a noncommercial vehicle will not be required.

     (c) The license was cancelled because of an error made by the Department.

     (d) The driver is reinstating his or her license by mail for the purpose of obtaining a license in another state.

     4. The Department will waive the vision test when reinstating a driver’s license if:

     (a) The expiration date on the reinstated license will not change from the expiration date on the withdrawn license;

     (b) The reinstatement is completed by mail to obtain a clearance letter or a license from another state; or

     (c) The applicant provides a report from an ophthalmologist, optician or optometrist in lieu of a vision test administered by the Department.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R080-02, 9-10-2002)