Minimum Driving Age
- Instruction Permit (Learner’s Permit): Available at age 15½.
- Provisional (Intermediate) License: Eligible at age 16, after holding a permit for at least 6 months.
- Full License: Available at age 18, or earlier if the provisional license has been held for 1 year without violations.Nevada DMV+5Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys+5Friedman Injury Law+5
Instruction Permit Rules
- Supervision: Must be accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older with at least 1 year of driving experience.
- Driving Hours: Must complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.
- Cell Phone Use: Prohibited for all drivers under 18, including hands-free devices.
- Curfew: Driving is not allowed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless traveling to or from work or a school event.Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys+3The Rosenblum Allen Law Firm+3Nevada DMV+3
License Types
- Instruction Permit: For supervised driving practice.
- Provisional License: Allows unsupervised driving with restrictions.
- Full License: Unrestricted driving privileges.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Required for operating commercial vehicles.
- Motorcycle Endorsement: Needed to operate a motorcycle.
Required Documents for Driving
To apply for a permit or license in Nevada, you must provide:
- Proof of Identity: Birth certificate, U.S. passport, or other approved documents.
- Social Security Number: SSN card or approved document.
- Proof of Nevada Residency: Utility bill, lease agreement, or school transcript.
- Parental Consent: Required if under 18.
- School Enrollment Verification: Must be enrolled and in good standing.The Rosenblum Allen Law FirmNevada DMV+1Nevada DMV+1
Seatbelt and Car Seat Laws
- Seatbelts: Mandatory for all occupants.
- Child Restraints:
- Under age 2: Must be in a rear-facing car seat.
- Ages 2–6 and under 60 lbs: Must use an appropriate child restraint system.
- Under age 2: Must be in a rear-facing car seat.
Ages 6–17: Must wear a seatbelt.
Cell Phone and Distracted Driving Rules
- Handheld Device Use: Prohibited for all drivers.
- Texting While Driving: Prohibited for all drivers.
- Exceptions: Hands-free devices are allowed for drivers 18 and over.
DUI/DWI Laws
- Legal BAC Limit:
- 0.08% for drivers 21 and over.
- 0.02% for drivers under 21.
- 0.08% for drivers 21 and over.
- First Offense Penalties:
- License Suspension: 90 days.
- Fine: $400–$1,000.
- Jail Time: 2 days to 6 months, or 96 hours of community service.
- DUI School: Mandatory attendance.
- Ignition Interlock Device: May be required.The Rosenblum Allen Law Firm+5Ace Law Group+5Nevada DMV+5The Rosenblum Allen Law Firm+3Nevada DMV+3Wikipedia+3
- License Suspension: 90 days.
Speed Limits
- Urban Areas: Typically 25–35 mph.
- Rural Highways: Up to 70 mph.
- Interstate Highways: Up to 80 mph in certain areas.
- School Zones: Generally 15 mph during school hours.Wikipedia
Road Rage and Reckless Driving Laws
- Reckless Driving: Defined as operating a vehicle with willful disregard for safety.
- Penalties:
- First Offense: Misdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail and/or $1,000 fine.
- Subsequent Offenses: Increased penalties, including potential license suspension.
- First Offense: Misdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail and/or $1,000 fine.
Points System
Nevada operates a demerit point system:
- 12 or more points in a 12-month period: License suspension for 6 months.
- Examples:
- Speeding 1–10 mph over limit: 1 point.
- Reckless Driving: 8 points.
- DUI: Handled separately with immediate penalties.
- Speeding 1–10 mph over limit: 1 point.
Insurance Requirements
Minimum required liability coverage:
- Bodily Injury: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident.
- Property Damage: $20,000 per accident.
- Proof of Insurance: Must be carried at all times and presented upon request.\
Renewal Frequency and Testing
- License Renewal: Every 8 years.
- Vision Test: Required at every renewal.
- Written/Driving Test: May be required if there are medical concerns or after certain violations.
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