Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484B.290

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 484B.290 - Right-of-way of person who is blind; penalty

A person who is blind and who is on foot and using a service animal or carrying a cane or walking stick white in color, or white tipped with red, has the right-of-way when entering or when on a highway, street or road of this State. Any driver of a vehicle who approaches or encounters such a person shall yield the right-of-way, come to a full stop, if necessary, and take precautions before proceeding to avoid a crash or injury to the person. A person who violates this section is guilty of a civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705, inclusive.

NRS 484B.290

(Added to NRS by 1981, 669; A 1995, 1993; 2005, 631; 2015, 1636; 2021, 3333)-(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.328)
Amended by 2021, Ch. 506,§47.5, eff. 1/1/2023.
Amended by 2015, Ch. 317,§21, eff. 1/1/2016.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 669; A 1995, 1993; 2005, 631)-(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.328)