red flashing or intermittent light, on and burning, must be placed at the side of the highway, clearly visible to the oncoming traffic at a distance of not less than 100 yards. (d) At a distance of not less than one-quarter of a mile from the point of the administrative roadblock, warning signs must be placed at the side of the highway, containing any wording of sufficient size and luminosity to warn the oncoming traffic that a “police stop” lies ahead. A burning beam light, flare or lantern must be placed near the signs to attract the attention of the traffic to the sign. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1495; A 1987, 1073) NRS 484.3591 Temporary roadblock: Establishment; minimum requirements. 1. The police officers in this State may establish, in their respective jurisdictions, or in other jurisdictions within this State, temporary roadblocks upon the highways of this State: (a) To apprehend persons known to be wanted for violation of the laws of this State, another state or the United States, and using the highways of this State for the purpose of escape; or (b) To control traffic at or near the scene of a potential or existing emergency or hazard. 2. To warn and protect the traveling public, temporary roadblocks established by police officers must meet the following requirements: (a) The temporary roadblock must be established at a point on the highway clearly visible at a distance of not less than 100 yards in either direction. (b) At the point of the temporary roadblock, an authorized emergency vehicle, plainly and clearly marked as such and with its warning lights in operation, must be placed so as to be clearly visible to traffic affected by the roadblock at a distance of not less than 100 yards. When so placed, at least one of the vehicle’s flashing red lights must be visible to approaching traffic at a distance of not less than 100 yards. (c) At the same point of the temporary roadblock, sufficient cones, reflectors, burning flares or similar devices must be in place to identify the point of the roadblock and direct, as necessary, the path to be followed by a vehicle approaching the roadblock. The devices, when in place, must be clearly visible to traffic affected by the roadblock at a distance of not less than 100 yards. (d) At a point located not less than 200 yards, but not more than 400 yards, from the point of the temporary roadblock, cones, reflectors, burning flares or similar devices must be placed on both shoulders of the highway and near the centerline of the highway to warn traffic that a condition hazardous to traffic exists in the immediate vicinity. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1072) NRS 484.3593 Authority of police officers not limited by provisions relating to roadblocks. The provisions of NRS 484.359 and 484.3591 do not limit the existing authority of police officers in the performance of their duties involving traffic control. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1073) NRS 484.3595 Failure to stop at roadblock; penalties. 1. It is unlawful for a person to: (a) Proceed or travel through an administrative roadblock or a temporary roadblock without subjecting himself to the traffic control established at the roadblock. (b) Disobey the lawful orders or directions of a police officer at an administrative roadblock or a temporary roadblock. 2. A person who unlawfully proceeds through an administrative roadblock or a temporary roadblock shall be punished: (a) If he is the direct cause of a death or substantial bodily harm to any person, or damage to property in excess of $1,000, for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both fine and imprisonment. (b) If no death, substantial bodily harm or damage to property in excess of $1,000 occurs, for a gross misdemeanor. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1073; A 1995, 1298) Restrictions on Speed NRS 484.361 Basic rule; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. 1. It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle of any kind or character at: (a) A rate of speed greater than is reasonable or proper, having due regard for the traffic, surface and width of the highway, the weather and other highway conditions. (b) Such a rate of speed as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person. (c) A rate of speed greater than that posted by a public authority for the particular portion of highway being traversed. (d) In any event, a rate of speed greater than 75 miles per hour. 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, 1486; A 1975, 754; 1987, 656; 1995, 2441, 2442; 2003, 3241) NRS 484.363 Duty of driver to decrease speed under certain circumstances; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone. 1. The fact that the speed of a vehicle is lower than the prescribed limits does not relieve a driver from the duty to decrease speed when approaching and crossing an intersection, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding highway, or when special hazards exist or may exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic, or by reason of weather or other highway conditions, and speed must be decreased as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering a highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care. 2. Any person who fails to use due care as required by subsection 1 may be subject to the additional penalty set forth in NRS 484.3667. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1495; A 2003, 3242) NRS 484.364 Approach to stopped authorized emergency vehicle making use of flashing lights: Duties of approaching driver; penalty. 1. Upon approaching an authorized emergency vehicle which is stopped and is making use of flashing lights meeting the requirements of subsection 3 of NRS 484.787, the driver of the approaching vehicle shall, in the absence of other direction given by a peace officer: (a) Decrease the speed of his vehicle to a speed that is: (1) Reasonable and proper, pursuant to the criteria set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 484.361; and (2) Less than the posted speed limit, if a speed limit has been posted; (b) Proceed with caution; (c) Be prepared to stop; and (d) If possible, drive in a lane that is not adjacent to the lane in which the emergency vehicle is stopped, unless roadway, traffic, weather or other conditions make doing so unsafe or impossible. 2. A person who violates subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added to NRS by 2003, 486) NRS 484.365 School bus: Maximum speed. A school bus shall not exceed a speed of 55 miles per hour when transporting pupils to and from school or any activity which is properly a part of a school program. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1486; A 1973, 1297; 1977, 407) NRS 484.366 School zone or school crossing zone: Speed limit; designation; signs; determination of hours in which speed limit is in effect. 1. A person shall not drive a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour in an area designated as a school zone except: (a) On a day on which school is not in session; (b) During the period from a half hour after school is no longer in operation to a half hour before school is next in operation; (c) If the zone is designated by an operational speed limit beacon, during the hours when the pupils of the school are in class and the yellow lights of the speed limit beacon are not flashing in the manner which indicates that the speed limit is in effect; or (d) If the

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