nd there will be no impediment to oncoming or following traffic. 4. Except where otherwise provided, a driver may drive across a pavement striping marking such a zone to make a left-hand turn if he has first given the appropriate turn signal in compliance with NRS 484.343, if it is safe and if it would not be an impediment to oncoming or following traffic. 5. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to the additional penalty set forth in NRS 484.3667. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1489; A 1973, 1325; 1979, 1804; 2003, 3240) NRS 484.303 One-way highway; rotary traffic island. 1. Upon a highway designated and signposted for one-way traffic a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated. 2. A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1500) NRS 484.305 Driving on highway having multiple marked lanes for traffic; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. 1. If a highway has two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic traveling in one direction, vehicles must: (a) Be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane; and (b) Not be moved from that lane until the driver has given the appropriate turn signal and ascertained that such movement can be made with safety. 2. Upon a highway which has been divided into three clearly marked lanes, a vehicle must not be driven in the extreme left lane at any time. A vehicle on such a highway must not be driven in the center lane except: (a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle where the highway is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic for a safe distance; (b) In preparation for a left turn; or (c) When the center lane is allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction in which the vehicle is proceeding and a sign is posted to give notice of such allocation. 3. If a highway has been designed to provide a single center lane to be used only for turning by traffic moving in both directions, the following rules apply: (a) A vehicle may be driven in the center turn lane only for the purpose of making a left-hand turn onto or from the highway. (b) A vehicle must not travel more than 200 feet in a center turn lane before making a left-hand turn from the highway. (c) A vehicle must not travel more than 50 feet in a center turn lane after making a left-hand turn onto the highway before merging with traffic. 4. If a highway has been designed to provide a single right lane to be used only for turning, a vehicle must: (a) Be driven in the right turn lane only for the purpose of making a right turn; and (b) While being driven in the right turn lane, not travel through an intersection. 5. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to the additional penalty set forth in NRS 484.3667. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1500; A 1973, 1326; 1999, 1664; 2003, 3240; 2005, 309) NRS 484.307 Following too closely. 1. The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway. 2. The driver of any truck or combination of vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width, which is following a truck, or combination of vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width, shall, whenever conditions permit, leave a space of 500 feet so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, but this shall not prevent a truck or combination of vehicles from overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles. This subsection does not apply to any vehicle or combination of vehicles while moving on a highway on which there are two or more lanes available for traffic moving in the same direction. 3. Motor vehicles being driven upon any highway outside of a business district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be operated to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle or combination of vehicles to enter and occupy such space without danger. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1489) NRS 484.309 Driving on divided highway: Prohibited turns; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. 1. Every vehicle driven upon a divided highway must be driven only upon the right-hand roadway and must not be driven over, across or within any dividing space, barrier or section or make any left turn, semicircular turn or U-turn, except through an opening in the barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection established by a public authority. 2. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to the additional penalty set forth in NRS 484.3667. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1500; A 1973, 449; 2003, 3241) NRS 484.311 Restricted access onto or from controlled-access highway; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. 1. When official traffic-control devices are erected giving notice thereof, a person shall not drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access highway except at those entrances and exits which are indicated by such devices. 2. A person who violates any provision of this section may be subject to the additional penalty set forth in NRS 484.3667. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1500; A 2003, 3241) NRS 484.312 Carpool lanes: Authority of Department of Transportation to designate; duties of Department; prohibited use; penalty; regulations. 1. The Department of Transportation, with respect to highways under its jurisdiction, may designate a lane on a highway for the preferential or exclusive use of high-occupancy vehicles. 2. The Department of Transportation shall, for each lane that it designates pursuant to this section for the use of high-occupancy vehicles: (a) Determine the conditions for use of the lane, including, without limitation: (1) The number of occupants required per vehicle; and (2) The hours of the day that the use of the lane is restricted. (b) Place and maintain signs and other official traffic-control devices that: (1) Identify the lane as designated for the use of high-occupancy vehicles; and (2) Advise operators of vehicles of the required conditions for the use of the lane. 3. A person shall not operate a vehicle in a lane designated for the use of high-occupancy vehicles except in conformity with the established conditions which are placed and maintained on signs and other official traffic-control devices pursuant to subsection 2 or established by regulation. 4. A person who violates subsection 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined $250 for each offense. 5. The Department of Transportation may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. 6. As used in this section, “high-occupancy vehicle” means: (a) A vehicle that is transporting more than one person; (b) A motorcycle, regardless of the number of passengers; (c) A bus, regardless of the number of passengers; and (d) Any other vehicle designated by regulation. (Added to NRS by 2005, 72) NRS 484.313 Restrictions on use of controlled-access highway; penalty. 1. The Department of Transportation or a local authority, after considering the advice of the Nevada Bicycle Advisory Board, may with respect to any controlled-access highway under its jurisdiction: (a) Require a permit for the use of the highway by pedestrians, bicycles or other nonmotorized traffic or by any person operating a power cycle; or (b) If it determines that the use of the highway for such a purpose would not be safe, pro

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