er conveyances either singly or together using any highway for purposes of travel. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1481) NRS 484.205 “Traffic-control signal” defined. “Traffic-control signal” means any official traffic-control device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, placed or erected by a public authority or railroad, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop or proceed. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1481; A 1973, 449) NRS 484.207 “Trailer” defined. “Trailer” means every vehicle designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle, except a pole trailer. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1481) NRS 484.209 “Traveled portion of highway” defined. “Traveled portion of highway” means that portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1481) NRS 484.211 “Truck” defined. “Truck” means every motor vehicle which is used for the transportation or delivery of goods with a body built and designed for that purpose. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1481) NRS 484.213 “Truck-tractor” defined. “Truck-tractor” means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than the part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1203) NRS 484.215 “Two-directional highway” defined. “Two-directional highway” means an undivided highway upon which vehicles are allowed to proceed in opposite directions. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1482; A 1973, 449) NRS 484.2155 “Urban area” defined. “Urban area” means the area encompassed within the city limits of a city whose population is 10,000 or more. (Added to NRS by 1973, 448; A 1979, 555; 1989, 1931) NRS 484.216 “U-turn” defined. “U-turn” means the turning of a vehicle upon a highway so as to proceed in the opposite direction, whether accomplished by one continuous movement or not. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1141) NRS 484.217 “Vehicle” defined. “Vehicle” means every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except: 1. Devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails; and 2. Electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in NRS 482.029. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1482; A 2003, 1206) ACCIDENTS AND REPORTS OF ACCIDENTS NRS 484.219 Duty to stop at scene of accident involving death or personal injury; penalty. 1. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident on a highway or on premises to which the public has access resulting in bodily injury to or the death of a person shall immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible, and shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of NRS 484.223. 2. Every such stop must be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. 3. A person failing to comply with the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 15 years and by a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $5,000. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1482; A 1979, 1484; 1983, 1066; 1993, 2135; 1995, 1297) NRS 484.221 Duty to stop at scene of accident involving damage to vehicle or property. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of the accident or, if his vehicle is obstructing traffic, at a location as close thereto as possible that does not obstruct traffic, and shall forthwith return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of NRS 484.223. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1483; A 1997, 2798) NRS 484.223 Duty to give information and render aid. 1. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall: (a) Give his name, address and the registration number of the vehicle he is driving, and shall upon request and if available exhibit his license to operate a motor vehicle to any person injured in such accident or to the driver or occupant of or person attending any vehicle or other property damaged in such accident; (b) Give such information and upon request manually surrender such license to any police officer at the scene of the accident or who is investigating the accident; and (c) Render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying, or the making of arrangements for the carrying, of such person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary, or if such carrying is requested by the injured person. 2. If no police officer is present, the driver of any vehicle involved in such accident after fulfilling all other requirements of subsection 1 and NRS 484.219, insofar as possible on his part to be performed, shall forthwith report such accident to the nearest office of a police authority or of the Nevada Highway Patrol and submit thereto the information specified in subsection 1. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1483) NRS 484.225 Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property. The driver of any vehicle which collides with or is involved in an accident with any vehicle or other property which is unattended, resulting in any damage to such other vehicle or property, shall immediately stop and shall then and there locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle or other property of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or other property or shall attach securely in a conspicuous place in or on such vehicle or property a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1483) NRS 484.227 Immediate notice to police officer of accident involving unattended vehicle or other property. 1. The driver of a vehicle which collides with or is involved in an accident with any vehicle or other property which is unattended, resulting in any damage to such other vehicle or property, shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of such accident to the nearest office of a police authority or of the Nevada Highway Patrol. 2. Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving an immediate notice of an accident as required in subsection 1 and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of doing so, such occupant shall make or cause to be given the notice not given by the driver. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1483) NRS 484.228 Seizure and impoundment of vehicle for failure to surrender license plates and certificate of registration upon suspension of registration. 1. A peace officer at the scene of an accident involving a motor vehicle shall, by radio, request that the information on file with the Department be checked regarding the validity of the registration for each motor vehicle involved in the accident. If he is informed that the registration of a motor vehicle involved in the accident has been suspended pursuant to any provision of chapter 485 of NRS, he shall determine whether the license plates and certificate of registration for the motor vehicle have been surrendered as required by NRS 485.320. If the license plates and certificate have not been surrendered, the peace officer shall: (a) Issue a

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