Nevada Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 6, 2015) |
Chapter483 Drivers’ Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors |
DEMERIT POINTS |
NAC483.510. Number of points assessed.
- Demerit points will be assessed upon conviction of traffic violations as follows:
1. Accidents:
(a) Failing to stop and render aid at the scene of an accident.............................
6 demerits
(b) Failing to disclose identity to a peace officer after a fatal accident or an accident causing personal injury................................................................................
6 demerits
(c) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage before a peace officer arrives............................................................................................................
6 demerits
2. Backing and pulling away:
(a) Starting improperly from a parked position...................................................
2 demerits
(b) Unsafe backing..............................................................................................
2 demerits
3. Following too closely or failing to leave sufficient distance between vehicles......................................................................................................................
4 demerits
4. Inattention to driving:
(a) Driving without due care, including, without limitation, failing to decrease speed when necessary...............................................................................................
4 demerits
(b) Careless driving..............................................................................................
6 demerits
(c) Imprudent driving, including, without limitation, failing to maintain full attention....................................................................................................................
4 demerits
(d) Coasting when prohibited..............................................................................
4 demerits
5. Miscellaneous:
(a) Driving onto or from a controlled-access highway where prohibited............
2 demerits
(b) Crossing over a fire hose................................................................................
2 demerits
(c) Minor moving traffic violations other than those listed in this section..........
2 demerits
(d) Impeding or blocking traffic..........................................................................
2 demerits
(e) Failing to drive in the slow lane when required [
2 demerits
(f) Unsafe operation, including failing to use headlights when required 2 demerits
2 demerits
(g) Driving on a sidewalk, ditch or shoulder.......................................................
1 demerit
(h) Following within 500 feet of an emergency vehicle......................................
1 demerit
(i) Driving through a funeral or other procession................................................
1 demerit
6. Motorcycle violations:
(a) Carrying too many passengers........................................................................
1 demerit
(b) Failing to keep one hand on the handlebars...................................................
2 demerits
(c) Failing to wear protective headgear...............................................................
2 demerits
(d) Failing to wear glasses, goggles or face shields when the motorcycle is not equipped with a windscreen......................................................................................
2 demerits
(e) Riding between vehicles which occupy adjacent lanes or operating more than two motorcycles abreast in a single lane...........................................................
2 demerits
7. Overtaking and passing:
(a) Cutting in before it is safe in overtaking a vehicle.........................................
4 demerits
(b) Passing where prohibited or without sufficient clearance (except in a no-passing zone).............................................................................................................
4 demerits
(c) Unsafe passing on the right............................................................................
4 demerits
(d) Changing lanes improperly............................................................................
4 demerits
8. Passing a stopped school bus when it is displaying a flashing red light signal.........................................................................................................................
4 demerits
9. Reckless driving............................................................................................
8 demerits
10. Right-of-way:
(a) Failing to yield at an open intersection..........................................................
4 demerits
(b) Failing to yield at a stop sign or at a controlled intersection.........................
4 demerits
(c) Failing to yield when entering a highway......................................................
4 demerits
(d) Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.......................................................
4 demerits
(e) Failing to yield to or to exercise due care to avoid a collision with a pedestrian..................................................................................................................
4 demerits
(f) Failing to yield to or to exercise due care to avoid a collision with a person riding a bicycle..........................................................................................................
4 demerits
(g) Failing to yield when turning.........................................................................
4 demerits
(h) Failing to yield at a private driveway............................................................
4 demerits
11. Signaling:
(a) Failing to give the appropriate signal when required.....................................
1 demerit
(b) Failing to sound the horn when required.......................................................
1 demerit
12. Speeding:
(a) Speeding at least 41 miles per hour over the posted speed limit....................
5 demerits
(b) Speeding at least 31, but not more than 40, miles per hour over the posted speed limit.................................................................................................................
4 demerits
(c) Speeding at least 21, but not more than 30, miles per hour over the posted speed limit.................................................................................................................
3 demerits
(d) Speeding at least 11, but not more than 20, miles per hour over the posted speed limit.................................................................................................................
2 demerits
(e) Speeding at least 1, but not more than 10, miles per hour over the posted speed limit, unless the person is speeding as set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 484B.617...................................................................................................................
1 demerit
(f) Speeding with no actual speed or other relevant information indicated........
2 demerits
13. Traffic signs, signals and road markings that regulate, warn or guide traffic:
(a) Disobeying a police officer or a flag person...................................................
4 demerits
(b) Disregarding an official traffic control device, including, without limitation, signs, signals and markings......................................................................
4 demerits
(c) Disregarding an official traffic control device which exhibits colored lights
4 demerits
(d) Disregarding or failing to stop at a railroad signal or marked crossing gate..
4 demerits
(e) Driving through a safety zone........................................................................
4 demerits
(f) Passing in a no-passing zone or over a double yellow line.............................
4 demerits
(g) Disregarding a road block sign or control......................................................
4 demerits
(h) Disregarding the control signal of a school crossing guard 4 demerits
4 demerits
14. Turning movements:
(a) Unsafe turn using an improper position and method.....................................
4 demerits
(b) Improper or prohibited U-turn, or U-turn on a curve or a hill........................
3 demerits
15. Wrong side or wrong way:
(a) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street..................................................
4 demerits
(b) Driving in the center lane when unnecessary.................................................
4 demerits
(c) Failing to drive on the right side when required............................................
4 demerits
(d) Driving on the wrong side of a highway.......................................................
4 demerits
(e) Failing to keep in the proper lane on a mountain highway.............................
4 demerits
(f) Driving the wrong way around a rotary traffic island....................................
4 demerits
16. Impaired driving:
(a) Driving with impaired ability because of alcohol or drugs............................
7 demerits
(b) Drinking an alcoholic beverage while driving................................................
5 demerits
[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Demerit Points Reg. § IV, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-5-84; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; 12-15-94; R136-97, 11-14-97; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R017-06, 5-4-2006)