the rear. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1084) NRS 486.331 Rights and duties of drivers. A person driving a motorcycle or moped upon a highway is entitled to all the rights and subject to all the duties applicable to the drivers of motor vehicles as provided by law, except those provisions which by their nature can have no application. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1084) NRS 486.341 Right to full use of traffic lane. Every motorcycle or moped when being driven on the highway is entitled to full use of the traffic lane it is occupying, and a person shall not drive another motor vehicle in a manner which would deprive any such motorcycle or moped of such use. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1084) NRS 486.351 Unlawful passing; driving abreast. 1. A person, except a police officer in the performance of his duty, shall not drive a motorcycle or moped between moving or stationary vehicles occupying adjacent traffic lanes. 2. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person shall not drive a motorcycle, moped or trimobile abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle within the same traffic lane. 3. Motorcycles and mopeds may, with the consent of the drivers, be operated no more than two abreast in a single traffic lane. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1470; A 1975, 1084; 1979, 857) NRS 486.361 Driver’s license to be surrendered on demand. Every person driving a motorcycle shall manually deliver his license to drive a motorcycle to any police officer or court upon request therefor by such officer or court. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1471) EDUCATION AND SAFETY OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERS NRS 486.363 Definitions. As used in NRS 486.363 to 486.377, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 486.365, 486.367 and 486.370 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2003, 416) NRS 486.365 “Department” defined. “Department” means the Department of Public Safety. (Added to NRS by 2003, 416) NRS 486.367 “Director” defined. “Director” means the Director of the Department of Public Safety. (Added to NRS by 2003, 416) NRS 486.370 “Motorcycle” does not include trimobile. “Motorcycle” does not include a trimobile. (Added to NRS by 1993, 1321; A 2003, 416) NRS 486.372 Program for Education of Motorcycle Riders: Establishment; Administrator; consultation with Advisory Committee; approval of courses of instruction; rules and regulations; contracts for services; Account to pay expense of Program. 1. The Director shall: (a) Establish the Program. (b) Appoint an Administrator to carry out the Program. (c) Consult regularly with the Advisory Committee for Motorcycle Safety concerning the content and implementation of the Program. (d) Approve courses of instruction provided by public or private organizations which comply with the requirements established for the Program. (e) Adopt rules and regulations which are necessary to carry out the Program. 2. The Director may contract for the provision of services necessary for the Program. 3. The money in the Account for the Program for the Education of Motorcycle Riders may be used only to pay the expenses of the Program, including reimbursement to instructors licensed pursuant to NRS 486.375 for services provided for the Program. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. (Added to NRS by 1991, 1064) NRS 486.373 Program for Education of Motorcycle Riders: Eligibility; fee. 1. A resident of this State who holds a motorcycle driver’s license or a motorcycle endorsement to a driver’s license or who is eligible to apply for such a license or endorsement may enroll in the Program. 2. The Director shall establish a fee of not more than $100 for the Program. (Added to NRS by 1991, 1065) NRS 486.374 Program for Education of Motorcycle Riders: Instructor; course of instruction. The Program must: 1. Be taught by an instructor licensed pursuant to NRS 486.375. 2. Include: (a) Instruction relating to the development of proper habits and skills necessary for the safe operation of a motorcycle; (b) Instruction relating to the effects of alcohol and controlled substances on the operator of a motorcycle; and (c) At least 8 hours of instruction in the actual operation of a motorcycle for inexperienced operators and at least 4 hours of instruction in the actual operation of a motorcycle for experienced operators. 3. Each course of instruction must be approved by the Director before it is offered to persons enrolled in the Program. The Director shall not approve any course of instruction which does not meet or exceed the requirements established for courses for the education of motorcycle riders by nationally recognized public or private organizations approved by the Director. (Added to NRS by 1991, 1065; A 1993, 554) NRS 486.375 Qualifications of instructor; standards for licensing instructors. 1. A person who: (a) Is a resident of this State or is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed at a military installation located in Nevada; (b) Is at least 21 years old; (c) Holds a motorcycle driver’s license or a motorcycle endorsement to a driver’s license issued by the Department; (d) Has held a motorcycle driver’s license or endorsement for at least 2 years; and (e) Is certified as an instructor of motorcycle riders by a nationally recognized public or private organization which is approved by the Director, may apply to the Department for a license as an instructor for the Program. 2. The Department shall not license a person as an instructor if, within 2 years before he submits his application for a license: (a) He has accumulated three or more demerit points pursuant to the uniform system of demerit points established pursuant to NRS 483.473, or has been convicted of traffic violations of comparable number and severity in another jurisdiction; or (b) His driver’s license was suspended or revoked in any jurisdiction. 3. The Director shall adopt standards and procedures for the licensing of instructors for the Program. (Added to NRS by 1991, 1065; A 1993, 1321) NRS 486.376 Advisory Board on Motorcycle Safety: Creation; appointment of members; terms; Chairman; meetings; vacancy; removal; reimbursement. 1. The Advisory Board on Motorcycle Safety, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. 2. The Governor shall appoint to the Board: (a) One member who is a retail motorcycle dealer; (b) One member who is a peace officer and operates a motorcycle in carrying out his duties; (c) One member who is an instructor licensed pursuant to NRS 486.375; and (d) Two members of the general public with experience operating a motorcycle. Not more than one of the members of the general public may be a commercial dealer, distributor or manufacturer of motorcycles. 3. After the initial terms, the members of the Advisory Board on Motorcycle Safety serve terms of 3 years. No member of the Board may serve more than two consecutive terms. 4. The Board shall elect a Chairman from among its members. 5. The Board shall meet at least twice each year and may meet upon a call of the Chairman. 6. If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a person similarly qualified to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term. 7. The Governor may remove a member from the Board if the member neglects his duty or commits malfeasance in office. 8. Members of the Board serve without compensation but are e

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