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ent agency shall require the return to him of a physical copy or electronic record of every traffic citation issued by an officer under his supervision to an alleged violator of any traffic law or ordinance and of all physical copies or electronic records of every traffic citation which has been spoiled or upon which any entry has been made and not issued to an alleged violator. 6. The chief administrative officer shall also maintain or cause to be maintained a record of every traffic citation issued by officers under his supervision. The record must be retained for at least 2 years after issuance of the citation. 7. As used in this section, “officer” includes a volunteer appointed to a traffic enforcement agency pursuant to NRS 484.4085. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1213; A 1979, 37; 1999, 1148) NRS 484.815 Audit of records of traffic citations. Every record of traffic citations required in this chapter shall be audited at least semiannually by the appropriate fiscal officer of the governmental agency to which the traffic enforcement agency is responsible. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1213) NRS 484.817 Copy of citation deemed lawful complaint. If the form of citation: 1. Includes information whose truthfulness is attested as required for a complaint charging commission of the offense alleged in the citation to have been committed; or 2. Is prepared electronically, then the citation when filed with a court of competent jurisdiction shall be deemed to be a lawful complaint for the purpose of prosecution pursuant to this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1213; A 1983, 446; 1999, 1149) MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS NRS 484.900 Sponsor of special event to provide for control of vehicular traffic. 1. Any person or governmental agency sponsoring a special event shall ensure that adequate provision is made for the control of vehicular traffic related to or affected by the event. 2. As used in this section, “special event” means any scheduled activity or event: (a) That is attended or observed by more than 500 persons; or (b) That substantially increases or disrupts the normal flow of traffic on any street or highway. (Added to NRS by 1989, 667) NRS 484.910 Use by governmental entity or agent of photographic, video or digital equipment to gather evidence for issuance of traffic citation. A governmental entity and any agent thereof shall not use photographic, video or digital equipment for gathering evidence to be used for the issuance of a traffic citation for a violation of this chapter unless the equipment is held in the hand or installed temporarily or permanently within a vehicle or facility of a law enforcement agency. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3278) GENERAL VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER NRS 484.999 General rule: Performance of act forbidden by chapter or failure to perform act required by chapter is misdemeanor; authority of court to order repeat offender to pay for and attend school for driver training. 1. It is unlawful and, unless otherwise declared in this chapter with respect to a particular offense, it is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this chapter. 2. The court may order any person who is twice convicted of violating a provision of this chapter to pay tuition for and attend a school for driver training which is approved by the Department for retraining such drivers. The person so ordered may choose from those so approved the school which he will attend. A person who willfully fails to comply with such an order is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added to NRS by 1957, 505; A 1983, 319; 1985, 1945)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.251) CHAPTER 485 - MOTOR VEHICLES: INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GENERAL PROVISIONS NRS 485.010 Short title. NRS 485.020 Definitions. NRS 485.028 “Certificate of financial responsibility” defined. NRS 485.0335 “Dormant vehicle” defined. NRS 485.034 “Evidence of insurance” defined. NRS 485.035 “Judgment” defined. NRS 485.037 “Insurance” defined. NRS 485.040 “License” defined. NRS 485.050 “Motor vehicle” defined. NRS 485.055 “Motor vehicle liability policy” defined. NRS 485.060 “Nonresident” defined. NRS 485.070 “Nonresident’s operating privilege” defined. NRS 485.080 “Operator” defined. NRS 485.090 “Owner” defined. NRS 485.105 “Proof of financial responsibility” defined. NRS 485.108 “Registered owner” defined. NRS 485.110 “Registration” defined. NRS 485.120 “State” defined. ADMINISTRATION NRS 485.130 General duties of Department. NRS 485.135 Department to furnish operating record. NRS 485.137 Department to publish and disseminate informational leaflet. NRS 485.140 Judicial review. INSURANCE REQUIRED NRS 485.185 Insurance for payment of tort liabilities required. NRS 485.186 Operator’s policy of liability insurance: Use in lieu of owner’s policy of liability insurance; requirements for issuance; required statements; operation of motor vehicle by person other than insured; required and excluded coverages; applicability. NRS 485.187 Unlawful acts; fines and penalties; exceptions. SECURITY FOLLOWING ACCIDENT NRS 485.190 Department to determine amount of security required; suspension of license and registration; notice; procedure regarding erroneous information. NRS 485.191 Right to hearing; notice; request for hearing; waiver. NRS 485.193 Scope of hearing. NRS 485.195 Powers of officer conducting hearing. NRS 485.197 Enforcement of subpoenas issued by Director. NRS 485.200 Exceptions to requirements as to security and suspension of license and registration. NRS 485.210 Requirements as to policy or bond. NRS 485.220 Form and amount of security. NRS 485.230 Duration of suspension; requirements for reinstatement. NRS 485.240 Application to nonresidents, unlicensed drivers, unregistered motor vehicles and accidents in other states. NRS 485.250 Authority of Department to reduce amount of security. NRS 485.260 Custody of security. NRS 485.270 Disposition of security. NRS 485.280 Return of deposit. NRS 485.290 Transfers of deposits to State Highway Fund; procedure for payment of claimants after transfer. NRS 485.300 Matters not to be evidence in civil suits. NONPAYMENT OF JUDGMENT NRS 485.301 Judgment creditor authorized to report nonpayment of judgment; Department to transmit copy of judgment to nonresident’s state. NRS 485.302 Suspension for nonpayment of judgment; exceptions. NRS 485.303 Suspension to continue until judgments paid and proof given. NRS 485.304 Payments sufficient to satisfy requirements. NRS 485.305 Payment of judgment in installments; default. PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NRS 485.307 Alternate methods of giving proof; proof required before registration is restored. NRS 485.3075 Proof required before reinstatement of license or registrations suspended for failure to maintain proof; duration; penalty. NRS 485.308 Certificate of insurance as proof; filing of certificate by electronic or other means; insurance carrier to notify Department before cancelling or terminating policy. NRS 485.309 Certificate furnished by nonresident as proof. NRS 485.3091 Motor vehicle liability policy: Requirements. NRS 485.3092 Cancellation or termination of policy: Notice required; suspension required if effective date within 3 years after r

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