NAC: CHAPTER 483 - DRIVERS’ LICENSES; DRIVING SCHOOLS AND DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

[Rev. 9/23/2024 10:27:47 AM]

[NAC-483 Revised Date: 8-24]

CHAPTER 483 - DRIVERS’ LICENSES; DRIVING SCHOOLS AND DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

483.010 Definitions.

483.011 “Address of principal residence” defined.

483.0115 “Alternative service transaction” defined.

483.013 “Good cause to believe” defined.

483.014 “Identification card” defined.

483.015 “Limited-term driver’s license” defined.

483.016 “Limited-term identification card” defined.

483.017 “Seasonal resident” defined.

483.020 Information.

483.022 Translation of documents: Approval of translator by Department; prohibited activities.

DRIVERS’ LICENSES, IDENTIFICATION CARDS, INSTRUCTION PERMITS AND DRIVER AUTHORIZATION CARDS

General Provisions

483.030 Designation of veteran status on license, card or permit.

483.035 Issuance of driver’s license, identification card or commercial learner’s permit with alternate address: Eligibility; requirements.

Drivers’ Licenses and Identification Cards

483.040 Contents; validity; prohibited technology.

483.043 Expiration.

483.046 Storage of information obtained by Department during application and issuance process.

483.050 Documentation required for proof of full legal name and age of applicant; alternative documents; unacceptable documents.

483.055 Documentation required for change of full legal name; appearance of new full legal name.

483.060 Documentation required to correct social security number.

483.065 Documentation required to correct date of birth.

483.070 Declaration required for change of gender.

483.075 Procedures for issuance of changed or corrected driver’s license or identification card.

483.077 Imprinting of indicator of certain medical conditions; designation of disability which limits or impairs ability to walk.

Instruction Permits and Driver Authorization Cards

483.078 Applicability of certain regulations and laws relating to drivers’ licenses.

483.0783 Applicability of provisions of chapter that require social security number or full legal name.

483.0785 Documentation required for proof of residence of applicant.

483.0787 Documentation required for proof of name and age of applicant.

483.0789 Documentation required to correct date of birth on driver authorization card.

483.079 “Verified translation” interpreted; contents of statement of translator.

RENEWAL OF IDENTIFICATION CARDS USING ALTERNATE SERVICE TRANSACTIONS

483.081 Applicability of provisions.

483.082 Notice of expiration of identification card.

483.0825 Application for renewal by mail; action by Department.

483.0827 Application for renewal using an online transaction; action by Department.

483.084 Eligibility for renewal using an alternate service transaction.

483.085 Denial of application and renewal in person.

483.086 Renewed identification card: Failure to receive from Department.

483.087 Renewed identification card: Period of validity; loss, theft or destruction.

CLASSIFICATION OF LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION OF DRIVING ABILITY

General Provisions

483.100 “Highway” defined.

483.110 Drivers’ licenses: Classifications; miscellaneous restrictions and endorsements.

483.120 Exceptions for eye and written examinations.

Commercial Drivers’ Licenses: Certification by Third-Parties

483.121 Definitions.

483.1213 “Commercial motor vehicle” defined.

483.12135 “Employer” defined.

483.1214 “School for training drivers” defined.

483.1215 “Skills test” defined.

483.1216 “Student” defined.

483.1217 “Third-party certifier” or “certifier” defined.

483.12175 “Third-party company” or “company” defined.

483.1218 “Third-party school” or “school” defined.

483.1219 “Trailer” defined.

483.122 Applicability of provisions.

483.1222 Certification of driving ability: Acceptance by Department in lieu of skills test.

483.1223 Registration of third-party school or third-party company: Requirements.

483.12231 Registration of third-party company or third-party school: Application; evaluation and inspection by Department; assignment of number by Department.

483.12232 Third-party company or third-party school: Maintenance of records.

483.12233 Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew registration of third-party company or third-party school: Authority of Department; remedial action; reapplication after revocation; hearing.

483.12234 Third-party company or third-party school: Maintenance of bond; amount; liability for fraudulent activity; exception.

483.12235 Third-party company or third-party school: Agreement with Department; requirements.

483.12236 Third-party company or third-party school: Revocation of registration for certain violations; reapplication.

483.1224 Third-party certifier: Eligibility; scope of authority; issuance of certificate of registration by Department; maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

483.1226 Registration of third-party certifier: Application; training, evaluation and assignment of number by Department; notification of denial of application; reapplication.

483.12261 Third-party certifier: Administration of skills tests to minimum number of applicants annually; revocation of registration for failure to comply; exceptions; recertification.

483.12263 Third-party certifier: Notification of Department concerning driver’s license status; renewal of registration; required refresher training course.

483.12265 Department to monitor performance of third-party certifiers; random reexaminations authorized; notification of compliance or deficiency; reservation of right to cancel privileges.

483.12267 Third-party certifier: Fingerprints required of applicant for registration; background check required for reinstatement of registration expired, suspended or revoked for more than 90 days.

483.12269 Third-party certifier: Limits on employment.

483.1228 Required notifications; insufficient number of vehicles; inspections of vehicles; renewal of registration of third-party certifier; fee.

483.1229 Vehicles used to administer skills tests: Annual inspection; requirements.

483.123 Monitoring, inspections and reports by Department; correction of deficiencies; actions regarding licensing of third-party company or third-party school.

483.1232 Instruction and certification of driving ability of students or employees; duties of third-party certifier.

483.1234 Guarantee of issuance of license to student prohibited.

483.1236 Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew registration of third-party certifier: Authority of Department; reapplication after revocation; hearing.

Noncommercial Driver’s Licenses: Certification by Third-Parties

483.126 Definitions.

483.1262 “Class C noncommercial driver’s license” defined.

483.1264 “Class C noncommercial motor vehicle” defined.

483.1266 “Drive examination” defined.

483.1268 “School for training drivers” defined.

483.127 “Student” defined.

483.1272 “Third-party certifier” defined.

483.1274 Applicability of provisions.

483.1276 Drive examination conducted by third-party certifier: Authority to conduct; submission of certification of successful completion.

483.1278 Registration of third-party certifier: Eligibility; application; inspection of place of business by Department; issuance of certificate of registration by Department; assignment of number; denial of application; reapplication.

483.128 Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license of school for training drivers or registration of third-party certifier: Grounds; notice; hearing; judicial review; reapplication.

483.1282 Third-party certifier: Agreement with Department.

483.1284 Third-party certifier: Notification of Department concerning driver’s license status; renewal of registration; required refresher training course.

483.1286 Guarantee of issuance of license to student prohibited.

RESTRICTED LICENSES

Licenses Issued During Period of Suspension or Revocation of Drivers’ Licenses

483.200 Application; additional documentation required under certain circumstances.

483.210 Factors for determining whether to issue license.

483.220 Restrictions on issuance of license.

483.225 Cancellation of license.

483.240 Prerequisites to issuance of license; contents; transfer prohibited.

483.245 Satisfaction of conditions for reinstatement of revoked or suspended driver’s license.

483.250 Denial of license.

483.252 Restrictions on use of license.

483.254 Persons ineligible to receive license.

Licenses Issued to Persons With Medical Hardship in Family or for Transportation to School

483.265 Application: Form; submission; contents.

483.266 Application for license for person with medical hardship in family.

483.267 Application for license for transportation to school.

483.269 Factors for determining whether to issue license.

483.270 Denial of license: Grounds.

483.271 Denial of license: Additional grounds for license for transportation to school.

483.272 Denial of license: Notification by certified mail; appeal.

483.273 Contents of license; expiration.

483.274 Restrictions on use of license.

483.275 Renewal of license prohibited; requirements for extension of license; examinations not required under certain circumstances.

483.276 Cancellation of license.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSES

General Provisions

483.280 Definitions.

483.285 “Carrier lens” defined.

483.290 “Field of vision” defined.

483.295 “Telescopic device” defined.

483.298 “Wink mirror” defined.

483.300 Sources of information regarding disabilities.

483.310 Examination of applicant or licensee.

483.320 Suspension, cancellation and voluntary surrender of license.

483.330 Persons required to submit medical reports; no fee for imposition of medically-related restriction.

483.340 Vision screening standards.

483.350 Medically-related restrictions.

483.360 Restrictions not medically related.

483.370 Denial of license: Physical or mental conditions.

483.390 Hearings.

483.400 Reinstatement of license or issuance after denial; submission of information regarding hazard to public welfare.

Telescopic Devices

483.405 License to operate motor vehicle while wearing device: Application; report from physician or optometrist.

483.410 License to operate motor vehicle while wearing device: Requirements for eligibility.

483.415 License to operate motor vehicle while wearing device: Restrictions.

RENEWAL OF LICENSES USING ALTERNATE SERVICE TRANSACTIONS

483.423 Applicability of provisions.

483.425 Determination and notification of eligibility.

483.430 Eligibility.

483.435 Application for renewal by mail; action by Department.

483.437 Application for renewal of driver’s license; requirements for online transaction; actions by Department; denial of application.

483.440 Denial of application and renewal in person; exemption from certain examinations.

483.445 Renewed driver’s license: Issuance.

483.451 Renewed driver’s license: Failure to receive from Department.

483.455 Renewed driver’s license: Period of validity; loss, theft or destruction.

483.4585 Renewal by mail: Late fee.

483.459 Renewal by mail: Requests by Department for additional information.

CANCELLATION, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION AND VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF LICENSES

483.461 “Withdrawn” defined.

483.4615 Interpretation of certain statutory terms.

483.462 Submission to Department of certain records of conviction: Method of submission; contents of record.

483.463 Notification of Department when certain drivers are released from imprisonment or placed on parole or residential confinement; resumption and setting aside of period of revocation.

483.465 Fee for reinstatement not required under certain circumstances; additional fees for renewal or adding endorsement at time of reinstatement.

483.471 Reinstatement: Waiver of certain tests.

483.475 Reinstatement: Administration of certain tests.

483.478 Reinstatement: Requirements.

483.480 Termination or rescission of action to withdraw license or award of credit against period of revocation.

483.485 Voluntary surrender of license: Contents of form; license deemed surrendered under certain circumstances.

483.490 Voluntary surrender of license: Cancellation of driving privileges; issuance of identification card.

483.495 Requirements for obtaining new license after cancellation of minor’s license or voluntary surrender of license; reissuance of voluntarily surrendered license.

DEMERIT POINTS

483.500 Use of demerit points.

483.510 Number of points assessed.

483.530 Release of information.

INTERJURISDICTIONAL EXCHANGE OF DRIVING RECORDS

483.550 Definitions.

483.555 Adoption by reference of certain provisions of Code of Federal Regulations.

483.560 Adoption by reference of certain provisions of National Driver Register Act of 1982.

483.565 Denial or refusal to issue license under certain circumstances.

LICENSES FOR SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS

483.700 Return of licenses.

SCHOOLS FOR DRIVERS

General Provisions

483.708 Definitions.

483.712 “Behind-the-wheel training” defined.

483.7125 “Branch location” defined.

483.713 “Central Repository” defined.

483.714 “Classroom instruction” defined.

483.7143 “Classroom instruction to a person who is under 18 years of age” defined.

483.7146 “Communications technology” defined.

483.715 “Course” defined.

483.720 “Established place of business” defined.

483.725 “Instructor” defined.

483.727 “Instructor trainee” defined.

483.730 “Operator” defined.

483.733 “School for drivers” defined.

483.735 “School for training drivers” defined.

483.740 “Student” defined.

Licensing of Operators and Instructors

483.745 Required licensing; transferability of license.

483.747 Application and fee for license; request for duplicate license.

483.748 Application for license as operator: Federal identification number and electronic mail address.

483.750 Licensure as operator: Prerequisites; operation of branch location or multiple schools; surrender of license upon ceasing operation or closing branch location.

483.751 Licensure as operator: Filing of surety bond for branch location.

483.752 Licensure as instructor: Prerequisites; interview of applicant; transfer of license; instruction at multiple schools; termination of relationship with school.

483.753 Licensure as instructor trainee: Prerequisites; fee; instruction of course; expiration and renewal of license.

483.754 Action on application for license; temporary licensure of instructor for school for training drivers.

483.756 Grounds for denial of application.

483.757 School for training drivers: Examination of instructors and applicants for licensure as instructor; reexamination of qualifications of operator or instructor.

483.758 Use of license as instructor of school for training drivers; instruction at multiple schools; issuance of duplicate license.

483.760 Display and contents of license as operator; display of license as instructor.

483.7605 Renewal of license as operator.

483.762 Renewal of license as instructor.

483.7625 Grounds for suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license.

483.7631 Additional grounds for suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license; licensing of instructor who is convicted of traffic offense involving alcohol or controlled substance.

483.764 Hearing concerning cancellation, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew license.

483.7645 Surrender of suspended or revoked license; licensing of instructor whose driver’s license is suspended or revoked.

483.7651 Administrative fines: Imposition and amount; date due; failure to pay.

Administration and Operation

483.766 Place of business of school: Requirements; inspection; exception.

483.767 Duties and responsibilities of school; meetings of classes on alcohol and other substance use disorders.

483.768 Notification and approval of certain changes concerning school; provision of certain information to Department; insurance for motor vehicle used for training drivers.

483.769 Periodic inspection and evaluation of school; correction of deficiencies.

483.770 Records; evaluation of training by student.

483.772 School for training drivers: Restrictions on advertising and solicitation of business.

483.773 School for training drivers: Approval of activities by Department.

483.774 School for training drivers: Requirements for courses; restrictions on operation of motor vehicle by student.

483.777 Course materials; guest speakers.

483.778 Courses taught by correspondence; interactive courses that use communications technology.

483.782 Courses on alcohol and other substance use disorders: Required subjects of instruction; examinations.

483.783 Courses on traffic safety: Required subjects of instruction.

483.786 Courses on alcohol and other substance use disorders and on traffic safety: Attendance and completion.

483.787 Submission of reports regarding students enrolled in course on traffic safety or on alcohol and other substance use disorders; deletion or crediting of demerit points; retention and availability of records; failure to pass final examination in course on traffic safety.

483.7898 Courses in automobile driver education: Proof of and prerequisites for completion; retention of records by school.

483.7906 Courses in automobile driver education: Exceptions to requirement for proof of completion.

483.791 Hands-on course in defensive driving: Proof of and prerequisites for completion; retention of records by school.

483.793 Behind-the-wheel training: Ability of instructor to take physical control of vehicle.

483.795 Vehicles used for training drivers: Inspection; requirements.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS’ LICENSES, COMMERCIAL LEARNERS’ PERMITS AND COMMERCIAL DRIVERS’ LICENSE INSTRUCTION PERMITS

483.799 Definitions.

483.79915 “Commercial learner’s permit” or “permit” defined.

483.7992 “Commercial motor vehicle” defined.

483.7993 “Excepted interstate commerce” defined.

483.7994 “Excepted intrastate commerce” defined.

483.79942 “Foreign” defined.

483.79946 “Hazardous materials” defined.

483.7995 “Medical examiner’s certificate” defined.

483.7996 “Nonexcepted interstate commerce” defined.

483.7997 “Nonexcepted intrastate commerce” defined.

483.7998 “Skills test” defined.

483.800 Federal regulations: Adoption by reference of certain provisions; compliance required.

483.801 Medical examiner’s certificate: Generally; exception.

483.8012 Medical examiner’s certificate: Medical examination required; variance or waiver; exception.

483.8013 Medical examiner’s certificate: Notice by Department before expiration.

483.8014 Medical examiner’s certificate: Failure to comply.

483.803 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Submission and contents of application.

483.8031 Prerequisites for waiver of certain physical requirements; confidentiality of information submitted to Department.

483.8032 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Approval or denial of application.

483.8033 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Deadline for submission of application for license; requirements upon issuance of waiver; revocation of license and waiver.

483.8034 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Contents; expiration.

483.8035 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Prerequisites for renewal of waiver and license.

483.8036 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Revocation or refusal to renew.

483.804 Commercial learner’s permit: Eligibility; effect.

483.8041 Commercial learner’s permit: Disqualifications.

483.8043 Commercial learner’s permit: Expiration; renewal; requirements.

483.8045 Proof of applicant’s full legal name and age: Acceptable documents.

483.8047 Applicant domiciled in foreign jurisdiction: Requirements for license or permit; authority of Department.

483.8049 Permit valid for skills tests; applicant may only be issued one permit.

483.8051 Skills test: Order of segments; effect of failure of segment.

483.8053 Acceptance of skills test administered by another state; requirements.

483.8055 Interpreter not allowed for knowledge test or skills test.

483.8057 Use of representative vehicle required for skills tests.

483.8059 Skills tests and examiners: Duties of Department.

483.806 Requirements for examiners.

483.8061 Applicant for new permit or endorsement or for removal of restrictions: Requirements; fee.

483.807 Waiver of certain physical requirements for instruction or commercial learner’s permit: Requirements for application; conditions and restrictions.

483.810 Requirements for application for instruction or commercial learner’s permit or license.

483.815 Requirements for application received by person previously licensed in another state.

483.820 Issuance of license.

483.825 Denial of license or permit.

483.830 Assignment of number to license.

483.832 Expiration and renewal of license.

483.835 Possession and surrender of license.

483.847 Cancellation, suspension and revocation of license.

483.8475 Cancellation of license or permit for falsification of application: Restriction on reapplication.

483.848 Test to determine concentration of alcohol: Suspension of license for certain concentration.

483.8485 Test to determine concentration of alcohol: Duties of peace officer; review by Department; contents and mailing of order for suspension of license.

483.849 Suspension of license as result of certain concentration of alcohol: Hearing; temporary license; judicial review.

483.8495 Penalties for certain violations.

483.850 Exemptions from requirements.

FEES

483.900 Additional fees to cover cost of production of photographs for drivers’ licenses and identification cards.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

NAC 483.010 Definitions. (NRS 481.051) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in subsection 2 of NRS 481.015, NRS 483.030 to 483.190, inclusive, and NAC 483.011 to 483.017, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Demerit Points Reg. § I + License for Disabled Persons Reg. § I + Restricted License Reg. § I + Suspension of Licenses Reg. § I + Traffic Safety School Reg. § I, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-5-84; 8-1-91; R159-01, 5-28-2002; R157-01, 8-27-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.011 “Address of principal residence” defined. (NRS 481.051, 481.052) “Address of principal residence” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 481.003.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.0115 “Alternative service transaction” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Alternate service transaction” means a transaction that is not conducted in person at an office of the Department, including, without limitation, a transaction that is conducted online or by mail.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R150-20, eff. 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.013 “Good cause to believe” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Good cause to believe” means there are facts sufficient to warrant the belief by a reasonable person that the matter in question is true.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.014 “Identification card” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Identification card” means an identification card issued by the Department pursuant to this chapter and NRS 483.810 to 483.890, inclusive.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.015 “Limited-term driver’s license” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Limited-term driver’s license” means a driver’s license issued pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 7 of NRS 483.290.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.016 “Limited-term identification card” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Limited-term identification card” means an identification card issued pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 483.875.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.017 “Seasonal resident” defined. (NRS 481.051, 481.052) “Seasonal resident” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 481.005.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.020 Information. (NRS 481.051) A person may obtain clarification of the provisions of this chapter, information about relief from the strict application of any of its terms or information about other dealings with reference to this chapter from the Department of Motor Vehicles, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, Nevada 89711.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Classification of Licenses Reg. § VI + Demerit Points Reg. § VI + License for Disabled Persons Reg. § XIII + Restricted License Reg. § IX + Suspension of Licenses Reg. § V + Traffic Safety School Reg. § IX, eff. 4-29-82]

NAC 483.022 Translation of documents: Approval of translator by Department; prohibited activities. (NRS 481.051, 483.220)

1. All documents submitted to the Department that are translated from a language other than English must be translated by a translator who is approved by the Department pursuant to subsection 2.

2. The Department will approve a natural person as a translator and issue a distinguishing number to the natural person if he or she has submitted an application provided by the Department which affirms his or her previous translation experience in the language of the applicable document with a company, school, religious organization or governmental agency.

3. A translator who is approved by the Department pursuant to subsection 2 must not provide translation services for documents submitted to the Department for members of the translator’s family, including, without limitation, those members of the translator’s family to whom the translator is related by blood or marriage.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)

DRIVERS’ LICENSES, IDENTIFICATION CARDS, INSTRUCTION PERMITS AND DRIVER AUTHORIZATION CARDS

General Provisions

NAC 483.030 Designation of veteran status on license, card or permit. (NRS 481.051, 483.220) The Department will place a designation that the person is a veteran on the person’s instruction permit, driver’s license, driver authorization card, commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver’s license if, pursuant to NRS 483.2925, the person:

1. Applies for such a designation; and

2. Satisfies the requirements of subsection 3 of NRS 483.292.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.035 Issuance of driver’s license, identification card or commercial learner’s permit with alternate address: Eligibility; requirements. (NRS 481.051, 481.091, 483.376, 483.854, 483.9275)

1. The Department will issue a driver’s license, identification card, commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit that displays an alternate address to a peace officer or retired peace officer who:

(a) Satisfies the requirements set forth in NRS 483.376, 483.854 or 483.9275, as applicable; and

(b) Submits a request for the display of an alternate address on his or her driver’s license, identification card, commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit to the Department in person at an office of the Department, on a form prescribed by the Department.

2. The Department will issue a driver’s license, identification card or commercial driver’s license that displays an alternate address to a person who:

(a) Is eligible to make a request for an alternate address on his or her driver’s license, identification card or commercial driver’s license pursuant to NRS 481.091; and

(b) Submits a request for the display of an alternate address on his or her driver’s license, identification card or commercial driver’s license to the Department in person at an office of the Department, on a form prescribed by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R090-17, eff. 5-16-2018)

Drivers’ Licenses and Identification Cards

NAC 483.040 Contents; validity; prohibited technology. (NRS 481.051, 483.340, 483.840)

1. Each driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department must contain:

(a) The full legal name of the licensee or holder of the identification card.

(b) The date of birth of the licensee or holder of the identification card.

(d) A unique license or identification card number assigned to the licensee or holder of the identification card.

(e) A digital photograph of the full face of the licensee or holder of the identification card. The digital photograph of the licensee or holder must, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. § 37.17(e)(1), meet the following standards:

(1) Lighting must be equally distributed across the face of the licensee or holder.

(2) The face of the licensee or holder must be clearly visible and free of shadows from the crown to the base of the chin and from one ear to the other.

(3) Any veil, scarf or headdress worn by the licensee or holder must not obscure any facial feature and must not generate any shadow.

(4) Any eyewear worn by the licensee or holder must not obstruct the iris or pupil of the eye. The iris and pupil of the eye must be clearly visible.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, NAC 483.035 and 6 C.F.R. § 37.17(f), the address of principal residence of the licensee or holder of the identification card.

(g) A physical description of the licensee or holder of the identification card, including the height, weight, hair color and eye color of the licensee or holder.

(h) The usual signature of the licensee or holder of the identification card.

(i) The date on which the driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card is issued.

(j) The expiration date of the driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card.

(k) A reference to this State as the state in which the driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card is issued.

(l) If the driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card is issued in accordance with 6 C.F.R. Part 37, Subparts A to E, inclusive, a security marking approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security in accordance with 6 C.F.R. § 37.17.

(m) If applicable, the language and markings required pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 483.291.

2. A driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card that is not issued in accordance with 6 C.F.R. Part 37, Subparts A to E, inclusive, may, at the request of the licensee or holder of the identification card, contain the mailing address of the licensee or holder of the identification card instead of the address of principal residence of the licensee or holder of the identification card.

3. A driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card is not valid if it does not contain the signature of the licensee or holder of the identification card or if the Department invalidates any part of the driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card.

4. The Department will not place in any driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card a radio frequency identification chip, geospatial technology or any other related technology.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; A by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R090-17, 5-16-2018)

NAC 483.043 Expiration. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.380, 483.820, 483.870, 483.875)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, NRS 483.283, 483.291 or 483.861 or NAC 483.832, and except for a limited-term driver’s license or limited-term identification card, every driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card expires on the eighth anniversary of the birthday of the licensee or holder of the identification card measured, in the case of an original issuance, a renewal of a driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card or a renewal of an expired driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card, from the birthday of the licensee or holder nearest the date of issuance or renewal.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 483.084 and 483.430, a licensee or holder of the identification card whose driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card expires on the eighth anniversary of the birthday of the licensee or holder of the identification card must renew his or her driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card in person at an office of the Department.

3. A driver’s license or motorcycle driver’s license issued to a licensee who is 65 years of age or older on the date of issuance or renewal expires on the fourth anniversary of the birthday of the licensee measured, in the case of an original issuance, a renewal of a driver’s license or motorcycle driver’s license or a renewal of an expired driver’s license or motorcycle driver’s license, from the birthday of the licensee nearest the date of issuance or renewal.

4. For the purposes of this chapter, any applicant, licensee or holder of an identification card whose date of birth was on February 29 in a leap year shall be deemed to have a birthdate of February 28.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; A by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2018; R090-17, 5-16-2018; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

REVISER’S NOTE.

The regulation of the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles filed with the Secretary of State on October 23, 2013 (LCB File No. R028-13), the source of this section, contains the following provision not included in NAC:

“Sec. 26. 1. Section 24 of this regulation [NAC 483.043] applies to the issuance and renewal of a driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card that occurs on or after the effective date of that section [January 1, 2014], as determined pursuant to subsection 2 of section 28 of this regulation, and before January 1, 2018.

2. Section 25 of this regulation [NAC 483.043] applies to the issuance and renewal of a driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card that occurs on or after January 1, 2018.”

NAC 483.046 Storage of information obtained by Department during application and issuance process. (NRS 481.051, 483.220) Any information obtained by the Department during the application and issuance process for a driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card will be stored on an electronic system maintained by the Department in a manner that prevents unauthorized use of the information and ensures the security and confidentiality of personally identifiable information.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.050 Documentation required for proof of full legal name and age of applicant; alternative documents; unacceptable documents. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.290, 483.860, 486.081)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, an applicant for a noncommercial driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card must present at least one of the following documents as proof of the applicant’s full legal name and age as required pursuant to NRS 483.290, 483.860 or 486.081:

(a) A valid, unexpired United States passport or United States passport card;

(b) A certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state or local office of public health, vital records or vital statistics or an equivalent office in the state of the United States, the District of Columbia or the territory of the United States in which the applicant was born;

(d) An unexpired Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551, issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security;

(e) A Resident Alien Card, Form I-551, that contains no expiration date, issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice;

(f) A Certificate of Naturalization issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security;

(g) A Certificate of Citizenship issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security;

(h) An unexpired employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security;

(i) An unexpired foreign passport with a valid, unexpired United States visa which has affixed to it an unexpired arrival and departure record using Form I-94; or

(j) A driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card from another state which is issued pursuant to the standards established by 6 C.F.R. Part 37, Subparts A to E, inclusive, and which contains a security mark approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security in accordance with 6 C.F.R. § 37.17.

2. An applicant for a noncommercial driver’s license or identification card may, pursuant to NRS 483.290 or 483.860, furnish a photo identification card issued by the Department of Corrections as proof of his or her full legal name and age.

3. An applicant for a noncommercial driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card may request permission from the Department to prove his or her full legal name and age using alternative documents. The Department may grant such permission if the applicant proves that, for reasons beyond the applicant’s control, the applicant is unable to present the documents required pursuant to subsection 1. The Department will make reasonable efforts to establish the authenticity of the alternative documents provided by the applicant and, if permission is granted to the applicant, indicate in the applicant’s record that such permission was granted.

4. The forms of identification that are unacceptable to the Department as proof of the full legal name and age of an applicant for a noncommercial driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card in this State include, without limitation:

(a) An identification card issued by a consulate of a foreign government;

(b) A birth certificate issued by a hospital or foreign government;

(d) A driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card issued by another state, the District of Columbia or any territory of the United States that does not comply with the requirements of 6 C.F.R. Part 37, Subparts A to E, inclusive.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R063-00, eff. 8-14-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R112-03, 10-30-2003; R108-05, 10-31-2005; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R049-15, 4-4-2016; R090-17, 5-16-2018)

NAC 483.055 Documentation required for change of full legal name; appearance of new full legal name. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.375, 483.8605)

1. A person who wishes or is required pursuant to NRS 483.375 or 483.8605, as applicable, to change the full legal name indicated on his or her driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card must submit proof satisfactory to the Department that his or her full legal name was changed. The proof may include, without limitation, one of the following documents:

(a) Any document or combination of documents required pursuant to NRS 483.375 or 483.8605, as applicable;

(b) A certificate of domestic partnership issued by the Secretary of State of this State or any authorized agency of another state; or

(c) Any other document that the Department determines is acceptable as proof of the change of the person’s full legal name.

2. The Department shall indicate the full legal name of the person requesting the change of his or her full legal name on a new driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card in a manner that is identical to the manner in which the full legal name appears on the document or documents submitted by the person as proof of the change of the person’s full legal name.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R063-00, eff. 8-14-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R090-17, 5-16-2018)

NAC 483.060 Documentation required to correct social security number. (NRS 481.051, 483.220)

1. A person who wishes to correct the social security number provided on the application for his or her driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card must submit proof satisfactory to the Department that the social security number indicated on his or her driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card is incorrect. The proof may include, without limitation, any of the documents listed in subsection 2.

2. An applicant for a driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card must present at least one of the following documents as proof of the applicant’s social security number as required pursuant to NRS 483.290, 483.860 or 486.081:

(a) A social security card;

(b) A Form W-2;

(d) A Form 1099; or

(e) A record of payment from an employer that contains the full legal name and social security number of the applicant.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R063-00, eff. 8-14-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.065 Documentation required to correct date of birth. (NRS 481.051, 483.220) A person who wishes to correct the date of birth indicated on his or her driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card must submit proof satisfactory to the Department that the date of birth indicated on his or her driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card is incorrect. The proof may include, without limitation, any document listed in NAC 483.050 as acceptable proof of the full legal name and age of an applicant for a driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R063-00, eff. 8-14-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.070 Declaration required for change of gender. (NRS 481.051, 483.220) A person who wishes to change the gender indicated on his or her driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card must attest to such a change by submitting his or her declaration as a person of the identified gender on a form provided by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R063-00, eff. 8-14-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R090-17, 5-16-2018)

NAC 483.075 Procedures for issuance of changed or corrected driver’s license or identification card. (NRS 481.051, 483.220) If a person requests that the Department change or correct any information on his or her driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card pursuant to NAC 483.050 to 483.070, inclusive, the Department shall:

1. Require the person requesting the change or correction to surrender his or her current driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card;

2. Charge and collect the appropriate fee as set forth in NRS 483.410, 483.820 or 483.910 and NAC 483.900; and

3. Issue a new driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card to the person.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R063-00, eff. 8-14-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.077 Imprinting of indicator of certain medical conditions; designation of disability which limits or impairs ability to walk. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.3485, 483.349, 483.863, 483.865)

1. Upon application for a driver’s license or identification card, an applicant may, if eligible, request that an indicator of a medical condition listed in subsection 2 be imprinted on his or her driver’s license or identification card.

2. The indicator of a medical condition in subsection 1 must conform with the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9), or the most recent revision, adopted by the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The following ICD-9 codes may be used on a driver’s license or identification card:

(a) Code 250.3, indicating a person with diabetes with other coma;

(b) Code 345.9, indicating a person with epilepsy;

(d) Code 389.10, indicating a person with deafness;

(e) Code 414.0, indicating a person with coronary atherosclerosis;

(f) Code 496.0, indicating a person with chronic airway obstruction;

(g) Code E934.2, indicating a person on anticoagulants;

(h) Code 995.60, indicating a person with a food allergy; or

(i) Code 995.86, indicating a person with malignant hyperthermia.

3. To be eligible to have a medical indicator listed in subsection 2 placed on his or her driver’s license or identification card, an applicant, at the time of submitting his or her application for a driver’s license or identification card and at the time for each renewal of the driver’s license or identification card, must present, in person and on a form provided by the Department, written documentation prepared by a licensed physician indicating that the applicant has been diagnosed with a condition listed in subsection 2. The form must be signed and dated within the immediately preceding 30 days, and include all requested information.

4. In addition to the conditions listed in subsection 2, an applicant may request a designation on his or her driver’s license or identification card that he or she is a person with a disability which limits or impairs the ability to walk.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008)

Instruction Permits and Driver Authorization Cards

NAC 483.078 Applicability of certain regulations and laws relating to drivers’ licenses. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.291) Except as otherwise provided in NAC 483.0785, 483.0787, 483.0789, 483.273, 483.320 and 483.490, any provision of title 43 of NRS or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto that apply to drivers’ licenses shall be deemed to apply to an instruction permit and a driver authorization card obtained in accordance with NRS 483.291.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)

NAC 483.0783 Applicability of provisions of chapter that require social security number or full legal name. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.291)

1. Any provision of this chapter that requires a social security number shall be deemed not to require a social security number for an applicant for or a holder of an instruction permit or a driver authorization card obtained in accordance with NRS 483.291.

2. Any provision of this chapter that requires the full legal name of the applicant for or a holder of an instruction permit or a driver authorization card obtained in accordance with NRS 483.291 shall be deemed to require the name of the applicant for or holder of the instruction permit or driver authorization card as shown in the documents presented pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 483.291.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)

NAC 483.0785 Documentation required for proof of residence of applicant. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.291)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, an applicant for an identification card, instruction permit, driver’s license or for a driver authorization card pursuant to NRS 483.291 must prove the applicant’s residence in this State by displaying an original or certified copy of any two of the following documents:

(a) A receipt from the rent or lease of a residence located in this State;

(b) A lease of a residence located in this State on which the applicant appears as the lessee during a lease term which includes the previous 60 days;

(c) A record from a public utility for a service address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(d) A bank or credit card statement indicating a residential address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(e) A stub from an employment check indicating a residential address located in this State;

(f) A document from a state or federal court indicating a residential address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(g) A document issued by an insurance company or its agent, including, without limitation, an insurance card, binder or bill, indicating a residential address located in this State;

(h) A record, receipt or bill from a medical provider indicating a residential address located in this State;

(i) Tax records for the most recent tax year, other than the records described in paragraph (k), indicating a residential address located in this State;

(j) A statement or bill requesting payment, other than a bill from a medical provider, indicating a residential address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(k) A record of property taxes assessed or paid for the most recent tax year for a residence located in this State;

(l) A deed of trust or other documentation of a current mortgage for a residence located in this State;

(m) A record from an educational institution in this State which establishes that the applicant is currently enrolled in the educational institution or an identification card issued by the educational institution which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(n) A receipt from a hotel, motel, recreational vehicle park or campground located in this State indicating not fewer than 30 days of consecutive residency in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(o) A voter registration card issued to the applicant pursuant to NRS 293.517 within the previous 60 days;

(p) Documentation of receipt of benefits from this State under any state program of public assistance which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(q) A Leave and Earnings Statement, or an equivalent or successor form, indicating residency in this State, of an applicant who is a member of the military and who is deployed outside of this State while serving on active duty which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(r) A notarized statement from the owner of a residence located in this State indicating that the applicant physically resides at the residence which is dated within the previous 60 days;

(s) Documentation indicating that the applicant is a person for whom a fictitious address has been issued pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive; or

(t) A form approved by the Department as proof of the applicant’s residence in this State.

2. If an applicant is under the age of 18 years, the applicant’s parent or legal guardian may prove the applicant’s residence in this State by:

(a) Displaying an original or certified copy of any two of the documents listed in subsection 1 or authorized pursuant to subsection 3 which prove the parent or legal guardian’s residence in this State; and

(b) Signing a form approved by the Department verifying that the applicant resides at the same residence as the parent or legal guardian.

3. An applicant may request permission from the Department to prove his or her residence in this State using alternative documents. The Department may grant such permission if the applicant proves that, for reasons beyond the applicant’s control, the applicant is unable to present the documents required pursuant to subsection 1. The Department will make reasonable efforts to establish the authenticity of the alternative documents provided by the applicant and, if permission is granted to the applicant, indicate in the applicant’s record that such permission was granted.

4. As used in this section, “military” means the Armed Forces of the United States, a reserve component thereof or the National Guard.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.0787 Documentation required for proof of name and age of applicant. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.291)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, an applicant for an instruction permit or for a driver authorization card pursuant to NRS 483.291, must present as proof of the applicant’s name and age, an original or certified copy of:

(a) Any one of the following documents:

(1) A birth certificate issued by a state, a political subdivision of a state, the District of Columbia or any territory of the United States;

(2) A driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card issued by another state, the District of Columbia or any territory of the United States which is issued pursuant to the standards established by 6 C.F.R. Part 37, Subparts A to E, inclusive, and which contains a security mark approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security in accordance with 6 C.F.R. § 37.17;

(3) A passport or passport card issued by the United States Government;

(4) A military identification card or military dependent identification card issued by any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States;

(5) For persons who served in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, a report of separation;

(6) A Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood issued by the United States Government;

(7) A Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card, Temporary Resident Card, Permit to Reenter the United States, Refugee Travel Document or an employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security;

(8) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State; or

(9) An unexpired Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card, Form I-551, issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(b) Any two of the following documents:

(1) A driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card issued by another state, the District of Columbia or any territory of the United States other than such a driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a);

(2) A passport issued by a foreign government;

(3) A birth certificate issued by a foreign government;

(4) A consular identification card issued by the Government of Mexico or a document issued by another government that the Department determines is substantially similar; or

(5) A Mexico voter registration card issued by the National Electoral Institute, or its successor.

2. Any document presented pursuant to subsection 1 must be valid and unexpired.

3. An applicant may request permission from the Department to prove his or her name and age using alternative documents. The Department may grant such permission if the applicant proves that, for reasons beyond the applicant’s control, the applicant is unable to present the documents required pursuant to subsection 1. The Department will make reasonable efforts to establish the authenticity of the alternative documents provided by the applicant and, if permission is granted to the applicant, indicate in the applicant’s record that such permission was granted.

4. The forms of identification that are unacceptable to the Department as proof of the name and age of an applicant for an instruction permit or a driver authorization card pursuant to this section include, without limitation:

(a) A birth certificate issued by a hospital; and

(b) A Border Crossing Card issued by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the United States Department of State.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.0789 Documentation required to correct date of birth on driver authorization card. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.291) A person who wishes to correct the date of birth indicated on his or her driver authorization card must submit proof satisfactory to the Department that the date of birth indicated on his or her driver authorization card is incorrect. The proof may include, without limitation, any document, or two documents, as appropriate, listed in NAC 483.0787 as acceptable proof of the name and age of an applicant for a driver authorization card.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)

NAC 483.079 “Verified translation” interpreted; contents of statement of translator. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.291)

1. As used in subsection 2 of NRS 483.291, the Director will interpret “verified translation” to mean a full and complete translation of a document that is electronically printed or typed and accompanied by an electronically printed or typed statement which is signed by the translator.

2. The statement required by subsection 1 must contain the following information in substantially the following form:

I, [insert translator’s full legal name], certify that the foregoing is a complete and accurate translation from [insert foreign language] to the English language to the best of my ability. I further certify that I am fully competent to translate from [insert foreign language] into the English language and that I am proficient in both languages.

The approved translator number issued to me by the Department of Motor Vehicles is: ___________.

3. For the purposes of the documentation required by subsection 2 of NRS 483.291, the Director will consider the original document and the verified translation of that document as one document.

4. As used in this section, “full and complete translation” does not include an abstract of the document translated.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)

RENEWAL OF IDENTIFICATION CARDS USING ALTERNATE SERVICE TRANSACTIONS

NAC 483.081 Applicability of provisions. (NRS 481.051, 483.875) The provisions of NAC 483.081 to 483.087, inclusive, apply to a person who is applying to renew his or her identification card using an alternate service transaction.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R113-03, eff. 10-30-2003; A by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.082 Notice of expiration of identification card. (NRS 481.051, 483.875)

1. The Department will, not less than 30 days before the date on which an identification card expires, issue a notice of expiration to the holder of the identification card.

2. The Department will include with each notice of expiration issued pursuant to subsection 1:

(a) A statement notifying the holder of the identification card that he or she may be eligible to renew the identification card using an alternate service transaction;

(b) A statement informing the holder of the identification card of the manner by which to obtain an application for the renewal of the identification card by mail; and

(c) The address of the Internet website of the Department at which the holder of the identification card may apply for the renewal of his or her identification card using an online transaction.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R113-03, eff. 10-30-2003; A by R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.0825 Application for renewal by mail; action by Department. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.875)

1. Each application for the renewal of an identification card by mail must:

(a) Be made upon a form furnished by the Department;

(b) Be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Drivers’ Licenses Renewal By Mail, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, Nevada 89711-0450;

(d) Include the full legal name, date of birth, identification card number, mailing address and address of principal residence of the applicant; and

(e) Include such other information as the Department may require to complete the application.

2. At the time he or she applies for the renewal of his or her identification card by mail, an applicant may change his or her mailing address or address of principal residence to be displayed on the identification card.

3. If the applicant is an employee of the Federal Government or on active military duty, or a dependent of such a person, the application for renewal must be accompanied by proof that the applicant is:

(a) On active military duty or a dependent of such a person; or

(b) Employed by the Federal Government or a dependent of such a person.

4. The Department will include on the application for the renewal of an identification card by mail the opportunity for the applicant to indicate on his or her renewed identification card that the applicant wishes to be a donor of all or part of his or her body pursuant to NRS 451.500 to 451.598, inclusive, or that the applicant refuses to make an anatomical gift of his or her body or part of his or her body.

5. The Department will provide, during the process of the renewal of an identification card by mail, the opportunity for the applicant to opt out of automatic voter registration or to correct information currently in the registrar of voters’ register.

6. The Department will attempt to verify the identity of each person who applies for the renewal of an identification card by mail through:

(a) Comparing the applicant’s signature on his or her application with the signature on the applicant’s current identification card; or

(b) Examining other documents, including, without limitation, the passport or military identification card, of the applicant.

7. The Department will, within 30 business days after receiving an application for the renewal of an identification card by mail:

(a) Issue and mail the renewed identification card to the applicant;

(b) Request additional information from the applicant; or

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R113-03, eff. 10-30-2003; A by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R150-20, 11-2-2020)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.091)

NAC 483.0827 Application for renewal using an online transaction; action by Department. (NRS 481.051, 483.875)

1. Each application for the renewal of an identification card using an online transaction must:

(a) Be made upon a web-based form furnished by the Department;

(b) Be accompanied by the fees required by NRS 483.820 and NAC 483.900; and

2. If the applicant is an employee of the Federal Government or on active military duty, or a dependent of such a person, the application for renewal must be accompanied by evidence that the applicant is:

(a) On active military duty or a dependent of such a person; or

(b) Employed by the Federal Government or a dependent of such a person.

3. The Department will include in the online application for the renewal of an identification card the opportunity for the applicant to indicate on his or her renewed identification card that the applicant wishes to be a donor of all or part of his or her body pursuant to NRS 451.500 to 451.598, inclusive, or that the applicant refuses to make an anatomical gift of all or part of his or her body.

4. The Department will provide, during the process of the online renewal of an identification card, the opportunity for an applicant to opt out of automatic voter registration or to correct information currently in the registrar of voters’ register.

5. The Department may deny an online application for the renewal of an identification card for the purposes of requesting from the applicant additional information necessary to complete the application.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R150-20, eff. 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.084 Eligibility for renewal using an alternate service transaction. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.875)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a holder of an identification card is eligible to apply for the renewal of his or her identification card using an alternate service transaction.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, the holder of an identification card is not eligible to apply for the renewal of the identification card using an alternate service transaction if:

(a) The holder previously renewed the identification card and the immediately preceding time that it was renewed the renewal was completed using an alternate service transaction;

(b) The holder is a seasonal resident;

(c) The holder wishes to change or correct any information on the identification card pursuant to NAC 483.055 to 483.070, inclusive, or 483.0789; or

(d) The identification card is a limited-term identification card.

3. The Department may renew the identification card of any applicant who is employed by the Federal Government or is on active military duty, or is the dependent of such a person, using an alternate service transaction if:

(a) The applicant has not requested to change or correct any information on the identification card pursuant to NAC 483.055 to 483.070, inclusive, or 483.0789; and

(b) The applicant has, during the 16 years immediately preceding the application for renewal using an alternate service transaction, renewed the identification card in person at an office of the Department.

4. The Department may renew the identification card of an applicant using an alternate service transaction, regardless of whether it was previously renewed using an alternate service transaction, if the Department considers renewal using an alternate service transaction appropriate because of the special circumstances of the applicant.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R113-03, eff. 10-30-2003; A by R124-07, 1-30-2008; R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 10-1-2013; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2018; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.085 Denial of application and renewal in person. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.875) The Department will deny an application for the renewal of an identification card using an alternate service transaction and require the applicant to renew his or her identification card in person at an office of the Department if:

1. The applicant wishes to change or correct any information on the identification card pursuant to NAC 483.055 to 483.070, inclusive;

2. The applicant is not eligible to apply for the renewal of his or her identification card using an alternate service transaction pursuant to NAC 483.084; or

3. The Department has not obtained the applicant’s digital image and signature required for the production of a renewed identification card.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R113-03, eff. 10-30-2003; A by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.086 Renewed identification card: Failure to receive from Department. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.875)

1. If, not less than 45 days after the Department issues a renewed identification card using an alternate service transaction to an applicant, the applicant notifies the Department that he or she has not received the renewed identification card and the Department determines that the mailing address of the applicant is the mailing address that the applicant listed on his or her application, the Department will mail a duplicate identification card to the applicant free of charge.

2. If the applicant notifies the Department pursuant to subsection 1 that he or she has not received his or her renewed identification card and the Department determines that the mailing address of the applicant listed on the application is not the current mailing address of the applicant, the applicant must apply to the Department for a change of address by completing the required application, submitting any necessary documentation to the Department and paying the fees required by NRS 483.820 and NAC 483.900.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R113-03, eff. 10-30-2003; A by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.087 Renewed identification card: Period of validity; loss, theft or destruction. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.875)

1. An identification card which is renewed using an alternate service transaction is valid until the date on which the identification card is set to expire as determined pursuant to NAC 483.043.

2. If a renewed identification card is lost, stolen or destroyed, the holder of the renewed identification card must apply to the Department for a new identification card. The new identification card expires on the same date as the renewed identification card.

3. The Department will charge and collect the fee prescribed for a duplicate identification card set forth in NRS 483.820 and NAC 483.900 for an identification card that is issued pursuant to subsection 2.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R113-03, eff. 10-30-2003; A by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

CLASSIFICATION OF LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION OF DRIVING ABILITY

General Provisions

NAC 483.100 “Highway” defined. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.908) As used in NAC 483.100 to 483.1236, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “highway” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 486.031.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Classification of Licenses Reg. § I, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 8-1-91; 9-13-91; R159-01, 5-28-2002; R107-03, 2-18-2004; R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.110 Drivers’ licenses: Classifications; miscellaneous restrictions and endorsements. (NRS 481.051, 482A.100, 483.220, 483.235, 483.908)

1. The holder of a Class A noncommercial driver’s license may drive:

(a) Any combination of vehicles with:

(1) A gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, which includes one or more towed vehicles with:

(I) A gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; or

(II) A gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds; or

(2) A gross combination weight of 26,001 pounds or more, which includes one or more towed vehicles with:

(I) A gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; or

(II) A gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds;

(b) Any combination of vehicles not exceeding 70 feet in length with a gross combination weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less so long as the gross combination weight rating of the towed vehicles does not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the towing vehicle; or

(c) A vehicle falling within Class B or Class C, but may not drive a motorcycle unless the holder obtains an appropriate endorsement.

2. The holder of a Class B noncommercial driver’s license may drive any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle which is towing another vehicle which does not have a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, and all vehicles falling within Class C, but may not drive a motorcycle unless the holder obtains an appropriate endorsement.

3. The holder of a Class C noncommercial driver’s license may drive any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of a vehicle for which a Class A or Class B driver’s license is required, including, without limitation, a moped or a low-speed vehicle, but the holder of a Class C driver’s license may not:

(a) Drive a motorcycle, unless the holder obtains an appropriate endorsement;

(b) Tow a vehicle or a combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, as appropriate, of more than 10,000 pounds, unless the holder obtains a J endorsement; or

4. The Department may place a restriction on a Class A, Class B or Class C driver’s license if the holder of the driver’s license does not pass a knowledge test and a driving skills test in a vehicle which is equipped with air brakes.

5. In addition to the tests authorized by chapter 483 of NRS, the holder of a driver’s license may be required to pass a driving skills test in an appropriate vehicle to receive an endorsement authorizing the holder to drive a specific type of vehicle.

6. The holder of a driver’s license who is exempt from the requirements of NRS 483.900 to 483.940, inclusive, and NAC 483.799 to 483.850, inclusive, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 or 2 of NAC 483.850, may operate a vehicle described in subsection 1 or 2 of NAC 483.850 only if the holder obtains an F endorsement on his or her driver’s license. An applicant who applies for an F endorsement who is exempt from the requirements of subsection 2 of NAC 483.850 must submit to the Department an application on a form approved by the Department that is signed and approved by:

(a) A firefighting battalion chief or other designated chief officer of a firefighting agency;

(b) The chief of a law enforcement agency;

(d) Any other person associated with an agency who is exempt from the requirements of subsection 2 of NAC 483.850.

7. The holder of a Class M driver’s license may drive a motorcycle, trimobile or moped. The holder of a Class A, Class B or Class C driver’s license may drive a motorcycle only if the holder obtains a Class M endorsement on his or her driver’s license.

8. An applicant who is administered a test of driving ability on a motorcycle which does not exceed 6 1/2 horsepower or a displacement of 90 cubic centimeters will be issued a Class M driver’s license with a restriction indicating that the license does not authorize the operation of a motorcycle which exceeds a displacement of 90 cubic centimeters.

9. An applicant who is administered a test of driving ability on a motorcycle which has three wheels in contact with the ground will be issued a Class M driver’s license with a restriction.

10. An applicant who is administered a test of driving ability on a moped will be issued a Class M driver’s license with a moped restriction. A Class M driver’s license with a moped restriction does not authorize the operation of any other motor vehicle.

11. An applicant who is administered a test of driving ability in a low-speed vehicle will be issued a Class C driver’s license with a restriction. The Department will indicate on the back of such a driver’s license that the holder may not drive a vehicle on a highway where the posted speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour, except to cross a highway at an intersection.

12. A person operating a vehicle specified in subsection 2 of NAC 483.850 must have a valid driver’s license with an F endorsement and is exempt from the requirement to hold a Class A or Class B noncommercial driver’s license.

13. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) “Gross combination weight rating” means:

(1) The weight specified by the manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined loaded weight of that vehicle and a trailing vehicle; or

(2) If the manufacturer fails to specify a weight, the sum of the gross vehicle weight rating of the power unit, the weight of the trailing vehicle and the weight of any load thereon.

(b) “Gross vehicle weight rating” means the weight specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.

(d) “Moped” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 486.038.

(e) “Motorcycle” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 486.041.

(f) “Trimobile” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 486.057.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Classification of Licenses Reg. § II, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-13-91; R015-97, 11-14-97; R001-98, 4-2-98; R059-00, 9-7-2000; R153-01, 2-12-2002; R107-03, 2-18-2004; R105-04, 8-2-2004; R108-05, 10-31-2005; R084-11, 2-15-2012, eff. 3-1-2012; R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; R049-15, 4-4-2016; R136-17, 8-30-2018)

NAC 483.120 Exceptions for eye and written examinations. (NRS 481.051, 483.220)

1. The Department may accept a report from an ophthalmologist, oculist or optometrist or an eye test administered by a driver’s license office in another state in lieu of an eye test administered by an authorized representative of the Department.

2. An oral examination may be substituted for the written examination if an applicant cannot read or write or has extreme difficulty in doing so.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Classification of Licenses Reg. § III, eff. 4-29-82]

Commercial Drivers’ Licenses: Certification by Third-Parties

REVISER’S NOTE.

Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 0.024, former NAC 483.1211 contained definitions that were deemed duplicative of those set forth in NRS 483.904 and was removed from chapter 483 of NAC in accordance with ch. 56, Stats. 2009, which contains the following provision not included in NRS:

“Sec. 2. The Legislative Counsel shall, in preparing supplements to the Nevada Administrative Code, appropriately change, move or remove any words and terms in the Nevada Administrative Code in a manner that the Legislative Counsel determines necessary to ensure consistency with the provisions of section 1 of this act [NRS 0.024].”

NAC 483.121 Definitions. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) As used in NAC 483.121 to 483.1236, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 483.1211 to 483.1219, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004)

NAC 483.1213 “Commercial motor vehicle” defined. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) “Commercial motor vehicle” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 483.7992.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12135 “Employer” defined. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) “Employer” means any business that owns or leases a commercial motor vehicle or assigns its employees to operate such a vehicle.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1214 “School for training drivers” defined. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) “School for training drivers” means a school for the training of drivers which is licensed to operate in this State and provides instruction in the operation of vehicles for which a Class A, Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license is required.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1215 “Skills test” defined. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) “Skills test” means a test for a commercial driver’s license which includes, without limitation, a vehicle inspection test, basic vehicle control test and on-road test.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.1212)

NAC 483.1216 “Student” defined. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) “Student” means a person who is enrolled at a school for training drivers.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004)

NAC 483.1217 “Third-party certifier” or “certifier” defined. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. “Third-party certifier” or “certifier” means a person registered with the Department pursuant to NAC 483.1224 to certify the driving ability of:

(a) A student enrolled in a school for training drivers; or

(b) An employee of any employer.

2. The term includes, without limitation, a third-party examiner or skills test examiner, as those terms are used in 49 C.F.R. § 383.75.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12175 “Third-party company” or “company” defined. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. “Third-party company” or “company” means an employer registered with the Department pursuant to NAC 483.12231 to certify the driving ability of its employees who are assigned to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

2. The term includes, without limitation, a third-party tester, as that term is used in 49 C.F.R. § 383.75.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1218 “Third-party school” or “school” defined. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. “Third-party school” or “school” means a school for training drivers that is registered with the Department pursuant to NAC 483.12231 to certify the driving ability of a student enrolled in the school for instruction in the operation of vehicles for which a Class A, Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license is required.

2. The term includes, without limitation:

(a) A school for training drivers; and

(b) A third-party tester, as that term is used in 49 C.F.R. § 383.75.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1219 “Trailer” defined. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) “Trailer” has the meaning ascribed to it in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.122 Applicability of provisions. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) The provisions of NAC 483.121 to 483.1236, inclusive, apply only with respect to:

1. Commercial drivers’ licenses and commercial motor vehicles.

2. An instructor at a school for training drivers who is or wishes to be registered as a third-party certifier and to a school for training drivers which has such an instructor on its staff.

3. An employee at a school for training drivers who is or wishes to be registered as a third-party certifier and to a school for training drivers which has such an employee on its staff.

4. An employer and any authorized employee of the employer who is or wishes to be registered as a third-party certifier.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1222 Certification of driving ability: Acceptance by Department in lieu of skills test. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) The Department may, in lieu of the skills test conducted by the Department, accept certification of the driving ability of a person if the certification is submitted electronically to the Department through a system approved by the Department by a third-party certifier who is:

1. Registered pursuant to NAC 483.1224;

2. Employed by the school for training drivers at which the person whose driving ability is being certified is a student, the employer of the person whose driving ability is being certified or employed by the same employer as the person whose driving ability is being certified; and

3. Not responsible for the instruction of the person whose driving ability is being certified relating to the operation of the commercial motor vehicle.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1223 Registration of third-party school or third-party company: Requirements. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. A school for training drivers may apply to the Department for registration as a third-party school.

2. A business that assigns its employees to operate a commercial motor vehicle for which a Class A, Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license is required may apply to the Department for registration as a third-party company.

3. A third-party company or third-party school must:

(a) Own or lease operational commercial motor vehicles in the following combinations:

(1) If the company or school certifies holders of a Class A commercial learner’s permit, at least:

(I) Three trucks or truck tractors; and

(II) Three trailers.

(2) If the company or school certifies holders of a Class B or Class C commercial learner’s permit, at least three vehicles that are within Class B or Class C.

(3) If the company or school certifies holders of Class A and Class B or Class C commercial learners’ permits, at least:

(I) Three trucks or truck tractors;

(II) Three trailers; and

(III) One vehicle that is within Class B or Class C, as applicable.

(b) Have adequate area to conduct vehicle inspections and exercises in the skills of backing control.

(d) Use designated road test routes that have been approved by the Department for conducting road tests.

(e) Have access to the Internet for submitting and posting:

(1) Schedules for skills tests;

(2) Routes for road tests; and

(3) Scores received by students on skills tests.

(f) Submit to the Department appointments for skills tests within a period set forth by the Department, but not later than 2 days before each skills test.

(g) Have the vehicles that it uses for conducting skills tests inspected at least once each year.

4. A person requesting to be a responsible party for a third-party company or third-party school must have a background check completed pursuant to NAC 483.12267.

5. As used in this section:

(a) “Responsible party” means an employee of a third-party company or third-party school who is designated by the company or school, as applicable, to act on behalf of the company or school.

(b) “Truck” has the meaning ascribed to it in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12231 Registration of third-party company or third-party school: Application; evaluation and inspection by Department; assignment of number by Department. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. A business or school for training drivers that is applying for registration as a third-party company or third-party school, as applicable, pursuant to NAC 483.1223 must complete an application on a form provided by the Department which includes, without limitation:

(a) The name of the business or school.

(b) The address of the business or school.

(d) For a school for training drivers, information concerning the ownership of the school.

(e) A list of vehicles that the business or school will use to administer skills tests. The list must include, without limitation, the following information for each vehicle:

(1) The class of the vehicle.

(2) Any endorsements applicable to the vehicle.

(3) Whether the vehicle is equipped with air brakes.

(4) The type of transmission with which the vehicle is equipped.

(5) The types of trailer connections with which the vehicle is equipped.

(6) The make, model and vehicle identification number of the vehicle.

(7) The location at which the vehicle will be used to administer skills tests.

(f) The number of employees or students that the business or school expects to test annually.

(g) A statement that the applicant has read and will comply with the regulations and requirements for registration adopted by the Department.

2. An applicant shall inform the Department of each location of the business or school for training drivers at which a third-party certifier will be certifying the driving ability of employees or students, as applicable.

3. In evaluating the eligibility of an applicant for registration as a third-party company or third-party school, the Department may consider any additional information that the Department deems necessary for eligibility.

4. The evaluation by the Department of an application for registration as a third-party company will include an inspection of the site of the place of business of the applicant. The inspection must include, without limitation, visual inspections that are substantially similar to the visual inspections described in subsection 5.

5. The evaluation by the Department of an application for registration as a third-party school will include an inspection of each branch location of the school at which drivers are trained. The inspection must include, without limitation, a visual inspection of:

(a) The vehicles to be used by the school for training.

(b) Copies of training programs to be used by the school.

(d) The manner in which the school conducts tests of laws and regulations.

(e) The qualifications of instructors who provide instruction at the school.

6. If the Department approves a third-party company or third-party school to administer skills tests, the Department will issue to the company or school, as applicable, a certificate of registration indicating the types and classes of vehicles and endorsements that the company or school may certify.

7. After the initial issuance of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 6, the Department may waive any part of the inspection otherwise required pursuant to subsection 4 or 5, as applicable, if the business or school for training drivers currently has on its staff other employees or instructors who are registered as third-party certifiers.

8. The Department will assign a unique number to each business or school for training drivers registered as a third-party company or third-party school, as applicable. The number must not be transferred to or used by any other business or school for training drivers.

9. If the Department denies an application for registration as a third-party company or third-party school, the Department will notify the applicant by mail of its decision. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 483.12233, the applicant may reapply at any time on a new application form. The applicant must state in the new application the measures that the applicant has taken to correct each deficiency set forth in the notice received from the Department which caused the denial of the original application.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12232 Third-party company or third-party school: Maintenance of records. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. A third-party company shall maintain a record of each employee of the company who is certified by a third-party certifier of the third-party company. The record must be available for inspection by a representative of the Department during normal business hours and, except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, must include:

(a) A description of the training of the employee.

(b) The identity of the person who performed the training.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a third-party school shall maintain a record of each student to whom a third-party certifier employed by the school administers any part of a skills test. The record must be available for inspection by a representative of the Department during normal business hours and include:

(a) The full legal name and address of the student.

(b) A record of each skills test administered to the student.

(d) The full legal name and registration number of each third-party certifier who administered any part of a skills test to the student.

(e) A description of each type of test given to the student and the amount of time devoted to each type of test.

(f) The date on which each type of test was given.

(g) The total number of hours of instruction given to the student.

(h) Sufficient information to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that the third-party certifier who administered a skills test to the student did not also provide instruction to the student.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a third-party company or third-party school shall maintain a separate annual inspection record for each vehicle that it uses to administer skills tests to employees or students, as applicable.

4. A third-party company or third-party school that is a governmental entity is not required to:

(a) Include in the record required to be maintained pursuant to subsection 1, the items set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1;

(b) Maintain the records required by subsection 2 with respect to a student who is an employee of the governmental entity; or

(c) Maintain the records required by subsection 3 with respect to any vehicle used to administer skills tests exclusively to employees of the governmental entity.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016; A by R178-20, 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.12233 Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew registration of third-party company or third-party school: Authority of Department; remedial action; reapplication after revocation; hearing. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. The Department will take prompt and appropriate remedial action against a third-party company or third-party school that fails to comply with state or federal standards for the program for testing persons to receive a commercial driver’s license, or fails to comply with any other terms of an agreement between the Department and the third-party company or third-party school.

2. The Department may suspend the registration of a third-party company or third-party school that refuses to allow an authorized representative of the Department access, during regular business hours, to inspect the records maintained by a third-party certifier who works for the company or school, if those records relate to any employee or student whose driving abilities were certified by the third-party certifier.

3. The Department may suspend the registration of a third-party company or third-party school if any of the following fail to cooperate fully with an authorized representative of the Department during an inspection:

(a) A third-party certifier who works for the company or school;

(b) An agent of the company or school; or

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, the Director or his or her designee may temporarily suspend for not more than 30 days or refuse to renew the registration of a third-party company or third-party school if the Director or his or her designee finds that the temporary suspension or refusal to renew is in the public interest. The Department or a designee from the Department may conduct a hearing and issue a final decision on the matter within 30 days after the date on which the notice of temporary suspension or refusal to renew a registration is sent to the third-party company or third-party school.

5. The Department may suspend the registration of a third-party company or third-party school that allows an unauthorized person to administer any part of a skills test to an employee or student, as applicable.

6. Any third-party company or third-party school whose registration is revoked pursuant to this section may not reapply for registration until 2 years after the date of revocation.

7. A third-party company or third-party school may, within 30 days after the temporary suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, its registration pursuant to this section, request a hearing on the question of whether the third-party company or third-party school, or a third-party certifier of the company or school, committed one or more acts constituting grounds for the suspension, revocation or refusal to renew the registration. The hearing must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 233B of NRS, and judicial review must be available as provided in that chapter.

8. The Department may suspend or revoke the registration of a third-party company or third-party school for good cause or any other reason if such disqualification is in the best interest of the public and approved by the Director or a designee of the Director.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12234 Third-party company or third-party school: Maintenance of bond; amount; liability for fraudulent activity; exception. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a third-party company or third-party school shall maintain a bond to pay for retesting drivers in the event that the company or school, or one or more of its third-party certifiers, is involved in fraudulent activity related to the administration of skills tests of applicants for a commercial driver’s license. In addition to the amount required pursuant to NRS 483.710, the amount of the bond must be as follows:

(a) Not less than $35,000 if the company or school administers skills tests for not more than 100 applicants per year.

(b) Not less than $70,000 if the company or school administers skills tests for more than 100 but not more than 200 applicants per year.

(c) Not less than $100,000 if the company or school administers skills tests for more than 200 but not more than 300 applicants per year.

(d) Not less than $175,000 if the company or school administers skills tests for more than 300 applicants per year.

2. A third-party company or third-party school is subject to liability for any fraudulent activity related to the administration of a skills test to an applicant for a commercial driver’s license if the fraudulent activity:

(a) Is not covered by its bond; or

(b) Exceeds the amount of its bond.

3. A third-party company or third-party school that is a governmental entity is not required to maintain a bond pursuant to this section.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12235 Third-party company or third-party school: Agreement with Department; requirements. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) Each third-party company or third-party school shall enter into an agreement with the Department that includes, without limitation:

1. A provision allowing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, or its representative, and the Department to conduct random examinations, inspections and audits of the records, facilities and operations of the company or school without notice.

2. A requirement that each third-party certifier who works for the company or school and administers skills tests meets the qualifications and training standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 384.228.

3. A provision allowing the Department to:

(a) Have employees of the Department covertly take the skills tests administered by a third-party certifier as if the employees were test applicants.

(b) Have employees of the Department, together with and at the same time as a third-party certifier, score skills tests to compare results of passage and failure.

4. A provision reserving to the Department the right to take prompt and appropriate remedial action against a third-party company, third-party school or third-party certifier if the company, school or certifier, as applicable, fails to comply with any state or federal standards for the program to test drivers for a commercial driver’s license, or if a third-party company or third-party school fails to comply with any other terms of a contract with a third-party certifier.

5. A requirement that a third-party company or third-party school initiate and maintain a bond pursuant to NAC 483.12234.

6. A requirement that a third-party company or third-party school use the services only of a third-party certifier who:

(a) Has completed successfully a formal training course for examiners who administer skills tests as prescribed by the Department; and

(b) Is registered with and certified by the Department as a third-party certifier who is qualified to administer skills tests.

7. A requirement that a third-party company, third-party school and third-party certifier conduct testing on road test routes that have been designated and approved by the Department.

8. A requirement that a third-party company, third-party school or third-party certifier submit to the Department a schedule of appointments for skills tests administered by the company, school or certifier, as applicable, within a period set forth by the Department, but not less than 2 days before each skills test.

9. A requirement that a third-party company or third-party school maintain copies of the following records at its principal place of business or another central location:

(a) The certificate of registration issued by the Department pursuant to NAC 483.12231.

(b) For each third-party certifier who works for the company or school, the certificate of registration issued by the Department pursuant to NAC 483.1224.

(d) The scoring sheet for each skills test that has been administered under the authority of the company or school for the current year and the immediately preceding 2 calendar years.

(e) Maps of any routes for road tests approved by the Department for use by the company or school.

(f) The training record of each third-party certifier who works for the company or school.

10. A requirement that all vehicles and equipment used by the third-party company or third-party school to administer a skills test are maintained adequately and safe to operate. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 483.1224, any incidents that are a result of unsafe vehicles or equipment are the responsibility of the company or school which owns or operates the vehicles or equipment.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12236 Third-party company or third-party school: Revocation of registration for certain violations; reapplication. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. The Department will revoke the registration of a third-party company or third-party school if:

(a) The company or school employs only one third-party certifier; and

(b) The third-party certifier does not meet the requirement set forth in NAC 483.12261 or is not granted an exception in accordance with that section.

2. A third-party company or third-party school whose registration is revoked pursuant to subsection 1 must wait at least 1 year before reapplying to the Department for registration as a third-party company or third-party school.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1224 Third-party certifier: Eligibility; scope of authority; issuance of certificate of registration by Department; maintenance of vehicles and equipment. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. An instructor or authorized employee at a school for training drivers may apply to the Department for registration as a third-party certifier. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, an instructor or authorized employee who is registered as a third-party certifier may certify the driving ability of any student enrolled at the school for training drivers who wishes to obtain a Class A, Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license and must electronically submit to the Department certification to that effect. The instructor or authorized employee may not electronically submit to the Department certification with respect to the instructor’s or employee’s own driving ability.

2. Any person doing business in this State, or the authorized employee of such a person, may apply to the Department for registration as a third-party certifier. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, a third-party certifier who is registered pursuant to this section may certify the driving ability of an employee of an employer who wishes to obtain a Class A, Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license and must electronically submit to the Department certification to that effect. The third-party certifier may not electronically submit to the Department certification with respect to the third-party certifier’s own driving ability.

3. An applicant to become a third-party certifier must have at least 2 years of experience operating a commercial motor vehicle for the type, class and endorsements of commercial drivers’ licenses that he or she will certify.

4. A third-party certifier employed by a third-party school shall not:

(a) Certify the driving ability of a student unless the third-party certifier has at his or her disposal at least one vehicle requiring the same type and class of driver’s license as the type and class of driver’s license for which the student’s driving ability is being certified;

(b) Attest to the certification for the operation of a vehicle for which a particular type or class of driver’s license is required unless the third-party certifier has at his or her disposal at least one vehicle requiring the same type and class of driver’s license as that required for the vehicle the operation of which is to be certified; or

5. A third-party certifier employed by a third-party company shall not:

(a) Certify the driving ability of an employee of the company unless the third-party certifier has at his or her disposal at least one vehicle requiring the same type and class of driver’s license as the type and class of driver’s license for which the employee’s driving ability is being certified; or

(b) Attest to the certification for the operation of a vehicle for which a particular type and class of driver’s license is required unless the third-party certifier has at his or her disposal at least one vehicle requiring the same type and class of driver’s license as the type and class of driver’s license as that required for the vehicle the operation of which is to be certified.

6. A third-party certifier must:

(a) Successfully complete a 40-hour course provided by the Department for administering skills tests;

(b) Hold a valid commercial driver’s license of the same type and class for which the third-party certifier is certifying the driving ability of a student or employee; and

(c) Administer the skills test in a vehicle representing the same type and class of vehicle the operation of which requires a driver’s license of the same type and class as the type and class of driver’s license for which the driving ability of the student or employee is being certified.

7. A third-party certifier who is also an instructor, whether as part of a school, training program or otherwise, shall not administer a skills test to a person who received training in skills from the third-party certifier.

8. If a third-party certifier successfully completes training to administer skills tests, the Department will issue to the third-party certifier a certificate of registration which:

(a) Is valid for 4 years; and

(b) Indicates the type and class of vehicle and endorsements for which the third-party certifier is allowed to provide certification.

9. A person who is registered as a third-party certifier for a third-party school may certify the driving ability of only those students who are enrolled at the branch locations of the school for which the person is registered as a third-party certifier.

10. A person who is registered as a third-party certifier for a third-party company may certify the driving ability of only those employees who work within the same department of the company for which the person is registered as a third-party certifier, unless the third-party company is a governmental entity. A person who is registered as a third-party certifier for a third-party company that is a governmental entity may certify the driving ability of any eligible employee of the governmental entity, regardless of department or division, subject to such limitations as the Department otherwise prescribes by regulation.

11. A third-party certifier shall ensure that all vehicles and equipment used to perform skills tests are maintained adequately and safe to operate. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 483.12235, any incidents that are a result of unsafe vehicles or equipment are the responsibility of the third-party certifier.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016; R178-20, 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1226 Registration of third-party certifier: Application; training, evaluation and assignment of number by Department; notification of denial of application; reapplication. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. A person who is applying for registration as a third-party certifier pursuant to NAC 483.1224 must complete an application on a form provided by the Department which includes, without limitation:

(a) An authorization for an investigation of the background of the applicant;

(b) The driving history of the applicant; and

(c) A statement that the applicant has read and will comply with the regulations and requirements for certification adopted by the Department.

2. An applicant applying for registration as a third-party certifier must consent to a background check as described in NAC 483.12267.

3. Any training with respect to how to administer skills tests that is given by the Department to an applicant for registration as a third-party certifier will be the same training that would otherwise be given by the Department to persons who administer skills tests.

4. An applicant applying to become a third-party certifier for a third-party company or third-party school must indicate on his or her application all locations at which he or she will be certifying the driving ability of employees employed by the company or students enrolled at the school.

5. In evaluating the eligibility of an applicant for registration as a third-party certifier, the Department may consider the class of the applicant’s driver’s license, his or her driving history and any additional information which the Department deems pertinent to his or her eligibility.

6. If the Department approves an application for registration as a third-party certifier, the Department will assign a unique number to the person registered by the Department. Any number assigned pursuant to this subsection must not be transferred to or used by any other person.

7. If the Department denies an application for registration as a third-party certifier, the Department will notify the applicant by mail of its decision. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 483.1236, the applicant may reapply at any time on a new application form. The applicant must state in the new application the measures that were taken to correct the deficiency that caused the denial of the original application.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12261 Third-party certifier: Administration of skills tests to minimum number of applicants annually; revocation of registration for failure to comply; exceptions; recertification. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a third-party certifier must administer skills tests for at least 10 different applicants for a commercial driver’s license each calendar year.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Department will revoke the registration of a third-party certifier to administer skills tests if the third-party certifier does not administer skills tests for at least 10 different applicants each calendar year. Upon approval of the Department, a third-party certifier who does not administer skills tests for at least 10 different applicants in a calendar year may take a recertification course for administering skills tests or, during the administration of at least one skills test, have a state examiner ride along to observe the third-party certifier successfully administer the skills test in lieu of meeting the 10-test requirement for that calendar year.

3. A third-party certifier who is granted an exception pursuant to subsection 2 must complete a recertification course provided by the Department or, during the administration of at least one skills test, have a state examiner ride along to observe the third-party certifier successfully administer the skills test.

4. If a third-party certifier is granted an exception pursuant to subsection 2 and attends a recertification course meeting the requirements of subsection 3, the Department will issue to the third-party certifier a new certificate of registration pursuant to NAC 483.1224.

5. A third-party company or third-party school shall, based upon the number of skills tests administered during the immediately preceding calendar year, employ a sufficient number of third-party certifiers to ensure that each of those third-party certifiers is able to comply with the provisions of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12263 Third-party certifier: Notification of Department concerning driver’s license status; renewal of registration; required refresher training course. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. If a third-party certifier does not maintain a valid commercial driver’s license of the type and class for which the third-party certifier is authorized to provide certification, he or she shall immediately notify the Department of that fact.

2. A third-party certifier shall renew his or her registration every 4 years on a form furnished by the Department. If the third-party certifier fails to renew the registration within 90 days after the date of expiration, the registration as a third-party certifier expires and he or she must reapply for registration as a third-party certifier in the manner set forth in NAC 483.1226.

3. A third-party certifier must complete a refresher training course provided by the Department once every 4 years. The refresher training course must consist of at least 40 hours of instruction.

4. The refresher training course must include:

(a) The five units of instruction described in 49 C.F.R. § 384.228(d);

(b) Any state-specific material and information that is related to administering knowledge tests or skills tests; and

(1) Any new federal regulations applicable to commercial drivers’ licenses;

(2) Revisions concerning the manner in which knowledge tests and skills tests must be administered; and

(3) Requirements concerning new safety-related equipment that is required for commercial motor vehicles.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12265 Department to monitor performance of third-party certifiers; random reexaminations authorized; notification of compliance or deficiency; reservation of right to cancel privileges. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Department will at least once every 2 years covertly and overtly monitor the performance of a third-party certifier who is registered pursuant to NAC 483.1224. Such monitoring may include, without limitation:

(a) Having employees of the Department covertly take the skills tests administered by the third-party certifier as if the employees were applicants for commercial drivers’ licenses.

(b) Having employees of the Department, together with and at the same time as the third-party certifier, score skills tests to compare results of passage and failure.

2. Third-party certifiers who are also skills tests instructors will be covertly and overtly monitored on a yearly basis.

3. An examiner from the Department may conduct random reexaminations of any employee of a third-party company or student of a third-party school to whom a third-party certifier has administered a skills test.

4. Within 30 days after an inspection to monitor the performance of a third-party certifier, the Department will provide a written report to the third-party certifier and to the third-party company or third-party school that employs the third-party certifier. The written report must:

(a) Indicate compliance; or

(b) Describe each deficiency and provide notice to the third-party certifier and to the third-party company or third-party school that each such deficiency must be corrected within 30 days after the date on which the notice is received. If each deficiency is not corrected in a timely manner, the Department may suspend or revoke the registration issued to the third-party certifier or take appropriate action against the third-party company or third-party school, as applicable.

5. The Department reserves the right to cancel the privileges of a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle to whom a third-party certifier administered a skills test if the Department finds that the skills test was not administered properly.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12267 Third-party certifier: Fingerprints required of applicant for registration; background check required for reinstatement of registration expired, suspended or revoked for more than 90 days. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. An applicant who applies to the Department for registration as a third-party certifier must consent to fingerprinting and pass a nationwide criminal background check of the following:

(a) Any felony conviction within the immediately preceding 10 years; and

(b) Any conviction involving fraudulent activities.

2. If the registration of a third-party certifier is expired, suspended or revoked for more than 90 days, the third-party certifier must submit to a new background check as a prerequisite to reinstating his or her registration.

3. A third-party certifier may not use the results of a previous background check if the third-party certifier is no longer employed by the third-party company or third-party school for which he or she worked and he or she wishes to be become a third-party certifier for another third-party company or third-party school.

4. A third-party certifier may continue to use the results of a previous background check if he or she transfers from one department or division to another within the same third-party company.

5. A person who requests to act as a responsible party on behalf of a third-party company or third-party school must submit to a background check as specified by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.12269 Third-party certifier: Limits on employment. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. A third-party certifier may be employed by not more than two third-party companies or third-party schools at the same time.

2. A new background check is not required to be completed for a third-party certifier to be employed by a second third-party company or third-party school if the status of the third-party certifier remains valid and the third-party certifier continues to be employed as such by another third-party company or third-party school.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1228 Required notifications; insufficient number of vehicles; inspections of vehicles; renewal of registration of third-party certifier; fee. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. If, at any time, the number of vehicles owned or leased by a third-party company or third-party school falls below the minimum requirement for vehicles set forth in subsection 3 of NAC 483.1223, the third-party company or third-party school shall forthwith notify the Department. The Department may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the registration of each third-party certifier at the third-party company or third-party school during the time that the third-party company or third-party school does not have the required minimum number of vehicles.

2. If the third-party company or third-party school purchases or leases a vehicle that will be used by a third-party certifier in administering a skills test, the third-party company or third-party school shall notify the Department within 10 days after the date on which the vehicle is purchased or leased. An authorized representative of the Department:

(a) Shall inspect the vehicle within 30 days after receiving the notice; and

(b) May inspect the vehicle during any inspection conducted by the Department pursuant to NAC 483.123 or 483.12231.

3. A third-party company or third-party school shall notify the Department within 10 days after a change in any address or location at which the company or school conducts business or conducts skills tests.

4. A third-party company or third-party school may renew its annual registration on a form furnished by the Department. If the third-party company or third-party school fails to renew the registration within 30 days after the date of expiration, its registration as a third-party company or third-party school expires and it must reapply for registration as a third-party company or third-party school in the manner set forth in NAC 483.12231.

5. A third-party company or third-party school shall pay the annual fee prescribed in subsection 2 of NRS 483.910 to renew its registration.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1229 Vehicles used to administer skills tests: Annual inspection; requirements. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. An annual inspection of vehicles that are used to administer skills tests to drivers and are operated on a highway must be performed by a registered garage, a licensed body shop or an inspector meeting the qualifications of 49 C.F.R. § 396.19, and the inspection must be reported to the Department on a form provided by the Department.

2. If a third-party company or third-party school purchases or leases a vehicle for administering skills tests to drivers, the company or school shall ensure that the vehicle is inspected by a registered garage, a licensed body shop or an inspector meeting the qualifications of 49 C.F.R. § 396.19 not later than 30 days after the purchase or lease of the vehicle and before providing any training or administering any skills test in the vehicle.

3. Each vehicle which is a commercial motor vehicle and is used by a third-party company or third-party school for administering skills tests to drivers must meet all the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 396.

4. As used in this section:

(a) “Licensed body shop” means a body shop licensed by the Department pursuant to NRS 487.630.

(b) “Registered garage” means a garage registered with the Department pursuant to NRS 487.560.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.123 Monitoring, inspections and reports by Department; correction of deficiencies; actions regarding licensing of third-party company or third-party school. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. The Department will, at least once every 2 years, monitor the performance of a third-party company or third-party school that is registered pursuant to NAC 483.12231. The monitoring required by this subsection must include, without limitation, one announced and one unannounced on-site examination of:

(a) The instruction given;

(b) Teaching skills demonstrated;

(d) Testing performed by any third-party certifier who is employed by the third-party company or third-party school;

(e) A comparison of the results achieved on skills tests with the scoring sheets for skills tests that are maintained in the files of the third-party company or third-party school; and

(f) Records of the inspection of vehicles.

2. An examiner from the Department may conduct random reexaminations of any student or employee to whom a third-party certifier who is employed by the third-party company or third-party school has administered a skills test.

3. The Department will, at least once every 2 years, conduct an inspection of each vehicle listed pursuant to NAC 483.12231. The vehicles must be accessible to the Department, operational and located at the principal place of business of, or one central location used by, the third-party company or third-party school.

4. Within 30 days after an inspection, the Department will provide a written report to the third-party company or third-party school which:

(a) Indicates compliance; or

(b) Describes each deficiency and notifies the third-party company or third-party school that each such deficiency must be corrected within 30 days after the date on which the notice is received. If each deficiency is not corrected in a timely manner, the Department may, pursuant to NAC 483.1236 or subsection 8 of NAC 483.12233, suspend or revoke the registration issued to the third-party company or third-party school or take appropriate action against the third-party school pursuant to NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive, or both.

5. If, pursuant to NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive:

(a) Any action is taken against a third-party school in its capacity as a school for training drivers, the Department may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew, as appropriate, its registration as a third-party school.

(b) The license issued to the operator of the school for training drivers is:

(1) Suspended, or if the Department refuses to renew the license issued to the school for training drivers, the Department will, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, suspend the registration of the third-party school and each third-party certifier employed by the school until the license of the school has been restored. If the license issued to the operator of the school is not restored, the Department will revoke the registration of the third-party school and each third-party certifier. This paragraph does not prevent the Department from taking separate disciplinary action against a third-party certifier if the circumstances that resulted in the suspension of, or the refusal to renew, the license of the school for training drivers involved an act or omission by the third-party certifier.

(2) Revoked, the Department will revoke the registration of the third-party school and each third-party certifier employed by the school.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1232 Instruction and certification of driving ability of students or employees; duties of third-party certifier. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. A third-party certifier:

(a) Shall not instruct a student or employee in the driving or operation of a vehicle for which a Class A, Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license is required by allowing the vehicle to be driven on a public highway, unless the student or employee has obtained a commercial learner’s permit, as defined in NAC 483.79915, for the type and class of vehicle he or she is learning to drive; and

(b) Shall ensure that the student or employee adheres to the requirements pertaining to that commercial learner’s permit.

2. Before certifying the ability of a student or employee to drive a vehicle for which a Class A, Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license is required, the third-party certifier must determine that the student is able to operate safely and control fully that vehicle.

3. While administering any part of the skills test, a third-party certifier shall, at all times during the test, remain alert and be in a physical and mental state that renders him or her capable of taking physical control of the vehicle if necessary.

4. The third-party certifier shall state on a form approved by the Department the means by which he or she determined the qualifications of the student or employee to operate the vehicles for which a Class A, Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license is required.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1234 Guarantee of issuance of license to student prohibited. (NRS 483.908, 483.912) A third-party certifier or a third-party school shall not make a guarantee in any form to a student that the student will be issued a commercial driver’s license because the third-party certifier is administering any part of the skills test to a student.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.1236 Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew registration of third-party certifier: Authority of Department; reapplication after revocation; hearing. (NRS 483.908, 483.912)

1. The Department may revoke the registration of a third-party certifier who is registered pursuant to NAC 483.1224 if:

(a) The third-party certifier has been convicted of:

(1) Driving under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance within the past 7 years;

(2) A gross misdemeanor or felony relating to the management of money or a business;

(3) Fraud;

(4) Embezzlement; or

(5) Possessing more than one valid driver’s license issued to the third-party certifier under a full legal name other than his or her own, or issued to him or her by more than one state, or both;

(b) The Department determines that the third-party certifier falsified an application or any other information to obtain or maintain registration as a third-party certifier;

(c) The third-party school that employs the third-party certifier fails to maintain an active license or ceases to maintain an established place of business in this State as required by NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive;

(d) Pursuant to NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive, any action is taken against the instructor’s license issued to the third-party certifier by the Department; or

(e) The third-party certifier administers any part of the skills test to a natural person to whom the third-party certifier has provided instruction for the skills test.

2. The Department, for good cause shown, may suspend or revoke the registration of a third-party certifier for any other reason if such disqualification is in the best interest of the public and approved by the Director or a designee of the Director.

3. The Department may suspend the registration of a third-party certifier if the third-party certifier or the third-party company or third-party school that employs the third-party certifier, or an agent, officer or employee of the certifier, company or school, fails to cooperate fully with an authorized representative of the Department during an inspection of the third-party certifier or third-party company or third-party school that employs the third-party certifier.

4. The Director may temporarily suspend for not more than 30 days or refuse to renew the registration of a third-party certifier if the Director finds that such a temporary suspension or refusal to renew is in the public interest. The Department may conduct a hearing and issue a final decision on the matter within 30 days after the date on which the notice of temporary suspension or refusal to renew a registration is sent to the third-party certifier.

5. Any third-party certifier whose registration is revoked pursuant to this section:

(a) May not reapply for registration until 2 years after the date of revocation; and

(b) Must attend a training program approved by the Department for the certification of a driver at the time he or she reapplies for registration as a third-party certifier.

6. A third-party certifier may, within 30 days after the temporary suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, his or her registration pursuant to this section, request a hearing on the question of whether the third-party certifier committed one or more acts constituting grounds for the suspension, revocation or refusal to renew the registration. The hearing must be conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 233B of NRS, and judicial review must be available as provided therein.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-03, eff. 2-18-2004; A by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R049-15, 4-4-2016)

Noncommercial Driver’s Licenses: Certification by Third-Parties

NAC 483.126 Definitions. (NRS 483.200) As used in NAC 483.126 to 483.1286, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 483.1262 to 483.1272, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1262 “Class C noncommercial driver’s license” defined. (NRS 483.200) “Class C noncommercial driver’s license” means a driver’s license described in subsection 3 of NAC 483.110.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1264 “Class C noncommercial motor vehicle” defined. (NRS 483.200) “Class C noncommercial motor vehicle” means any motor vehicle of a class or type authorized to be driven by the holder of a Class C noncommercial driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1266 “Drive examination” defined. (NRS 483.200) “Drive examination” means the portion of the examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330 which consists of an actual demonstration of the applicant’s ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a Class C noncommercial motor vehicle.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1268 “School for training drivers” defined. (NRS 483.200) “School for training drivers” means a school for the training of drivers which is licensed to operate in this State and provides instruction in the operation of Class C noncommercial motor vehicles.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.127 “Student” defined. (NRS 483.200) “Student” means a person who is enrolled at a school for training drivers.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1272 “Third-party certifier” defined. (NRS 483.200) “Third-party certifier” means a person registered with the Department pursuant to NAC 483.1278.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1274 Applicability of provisions. (NRS 483.200) The provisions of NAC 483.126 to 483.1286, inclusive, apply only with respect to:

1. Class C noncommercial driver’s licenses and Class C noncommercial motor vehicles; and

2. An instructor at a school for training drivers who is or wishes to be registered as a third-party certifier and to a school for training drivers which has such an instructor on its staff.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1276 Drive examination conducted by third-party certifier: Authority to conduct; submission of certification of successful completion. (NRS 483.200)

1. If the Department requires an applicant for a Class C noncommercial driver’s license to submit to a drive examination, the drive examination may be conducted by a third-party certifier who is:

(a) Employed by the school for training drivers at which the applicant whose driving ability is being certified is a student; and

(b) Has been issued a certificate of registration as a third-party certifier by the Department pursuant to NAC 483.1278.

2. An applicant for a Class C noncommercial driver’s license who successfully completes a drive examination conducted by a third-party certifier in lieu of a drive examination conducted by the Department must submit to the Department with his or her application for the driver’s license a certification of the successful completion of the drive examination on a form prescribed by the Department and signed by the third-party certifier who conducted the drive examination. An applicant who fails to submit the certification pursuant to this section may be required to submit to a drive examination conducted by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1278 Registration of third-party certifier: Eligibility; application; inspection of place of business by Department; issuance of certificate of registration by Department; assignment of number; denial of application; reapplication. (NRS 483.200)

1. To be eligible for a certificate of registration as a third-party certifier, a person must:

(a) Be licensed as an instructor of a school for training drivers pursuant to NRS 483.730;

(b) Be actively employed by a school for training drivers which holds a valid license issued by the Department and which is in compliance with the requirements of NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive; and

2. An application for registration as a third-party certifier must be made on a form prescribed by the Department and must include, without limitation:

(a) The name and address of the school for training drivers at which the applicant is employed;

(b) The name, title and driver’s license number of the applicant;

(c) If any drive examinations will be conducted by the applicant in a vehicle provided by the school for training drivers or the applicant, a list of all such vehicles, including, without limitation, the make, model and vehicle identification number of each such vehicle; and

(d) Proof that the applicant satisfies the requirements for eligibility set forth in subsection 1.

3. In evaluating an application submitted pursuant to this section, the Department may consider any additional information that the Department deems relevant to eligibility.

4. In evaluating an application submitted pursuant to this section, the Department may conduct an inspection of the place of business of the applicant. If the Department conducts such an inspection, the Department shall:

(a) Conduct a visual inspection of the vehicles to be used for conducting drive examinations, if any such vehicles will be provided by the school for training drivers or the applicant;

(b) Review the routes to be used by the applicant for drive examinations;

(c) Examine the manner in which the school conducts drive examinations if there are any third-party certifiers already operating at the school for training drivers; and

(d) Review the qualifications of any person who conducts drive examinations at the school for training drivers,

Ê except that the Department may waive any or all of the requirements listed in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, if the applicant is affiliated with a school for training drivers that has on its staff one or more other employees who hold a valid certificate of registration issued pursuant to this section.

5. The Department will issue a certificate of registration to a person whose application pursuant to this section is approved by the Department. The certificate of registration is valid for 4 years from the date of issuance.

6. The Department will assign a unique number to each person who is registered as a third-party certifier pursuant to this section. The number must not be transferred to or used by any other person.

7. If the Department denies an application for registration as a third-party certifier submitted pursuant to this section, the Department will notify the applicant of the denial and the reasons for the denial. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 483.128, the applicant may reapply at any time on a new application form but must state in the new application the measures that the applicant has taken to correct each deficiency set forth in the notice received from the Department which caused the denial of the original application.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.128 Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license of school for training drivers or registration of third-party certifier: Grounds; notice; hearing; judicial review; reapplication. (NRS 483.200)

1. The Director or his or her designee, or the Department with the approval of the Director or his or her designee, may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license of a school for training drivers or the registration of any third-party certifier, or both, on any of the following grounds:

(a) The failure or refusal of the school for training drivers or third-party certifier to cooperate fully with an authorized representative of the Department during an inspection of the records maintained by the school for training drivers or third-party certifier and relating to the work or qualifications of the third-party certifier or a student whose driving ability has been certified by the third-party certifier;

(b) The conduct of the school for training drivers or third-party certifier in permitting an unauthorized person to administer any part of a drive examination;

(d) The failure or refusal of the school for training drivers or third-party certifier to comply with any State or federal standard for the program for testing persons to receive a Class C noncommercial driver’s license; or

(e) The existence of other circumstances warranting disciplinary action in the best interest of the public.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, before taking any disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 1, the Director, his or her designee or the Department, as applicable, will give written notice of the intended action to the school for training drivers or third-party certifier who is the subject of the intended action. Whenever the Director, his or her designee or the Department, as applicable, determines that grounds exist for revoking the license of a school for training drivers or registration of a third-party certifier and that immediate suspension of the license or registration, as applicable, is necessary for the protection of the public, the Director, his or her designee or the Department, as applicable, will give written notice of the suspension and the intended revocation to the school for training drivers or third-party certifier, as applicable.

3. Within 30 days after the date of the notice given pursuant to subsection 2, the school for training drivers or third-party certifier who is the subject of the intended disciplinary action may submit a written request for a hearing on the question of whether grounds exist for the intended disciplinary action. If no timely request for a hearing is made as provided in this subsection, the Director, his or her designee or the Department, as applicable, may issue a final decision, with or without a hearing. If a timely request for a hearing is made as provided in this subsection, the Director, his or her designee or the Department, as applicable, will conduct the hearing within 30 days after receipt of the request and issue a final decision thereafter. Any hearing conducted pursuant to this subsection must be conducted in accordance with chapter 233B of NRS.

4. A final decision issued pursuant to subsection 3 must be in writing and set forth the grounds for any disciplinary action taken. Any such decision is subject to judicial review as provided in chapter 233B of NRS.

5. Unless the revocation is overturned by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to chapter 233B of NRS, any school for training drivers or third-party certifier whose license or registration is revoked pursuant to this section may not reapply for a license or registration at any time within 2 years after the date of revocation.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1282 Third-party certifier: Agreement with Department. (NRS 483.200) Each third-party certifier shall enter into an agreement with the Department that includes, without limitation:

1. A provision allowing the Department to:

(a) Have employees of the Department, together with and at the same time as the third-party certifier, score skills tests to compare results of passage and failure; and

(b) Retest a sample of drivers who were examined by the third-party certifier.

2. A provision reserving to the Department the right to take prompt and appropriate remedial action against the third-party certifier if he or she fails to comply with any state or federal standard for the program to test drivers for a Class C noncommercial driver’s license.

3. A requirement that the third-party certifier has completed successfully a formal training course for persons who administer drive examinations as prescribed by the Department.

4. A requirement that the third-party certifier conduct drive examinations on road test routes that have been designated and approved by the Department for that purpose.

5. A requirement that the third-party certifier maintain copies of the following records on site at the school for training drivers with which the third-party certifier is affiliated:

(a) The certificate of registration issued by the Department pursuant to NAC 483.1278.

(b) The most recent version of the agreement entered into pursuant to this section.

(c) The scoring sheet for each drive examination that has been administered by the third-party certifier for the current year and the immediately preceding 2 calendar years.

(d) Maps of any routes for drive examinations approved by the Department for use by the third-party certifier.

6. A requirement that all vehicles and equipment used by the third-party certifier to administer a drive examination are maintained adequately and are safe to operate.

7. A requirement that the third-party certifier verify, when administering a drive examination to a person who is less than 18 years of age, that the person has held a Class C noncommercial instruction permit for not less than 6 months from the date of issuance of the instruction permit.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1284 Third-party certifier: Notification of Department concerning driver’s license status; renewal of registration; required refresher training course. (NRS 483.200)

1. If a third-party certifier does not maintain a valid Class C noncommercial driver’s license, he or she shall immediately notify the Department of that fact.

2. A third-party certifier shall renew his or her registration as a third-party certifier every 4 years on a form prescribed by the Department. If the third-party certifier fails to renew the registration within 90 days after the date of expiration, the registration as a third-party certifier expires and he or she must reapply for registration as a third-party certifier in the manner set forth in NAC 483.1278.

3. A third-party certifier shall complete a refresher training course provided by the Department once every 4 years. The refresher training course must include:

(a) Any state-specific information that is related to administering drive examinations;

(b) Any new state or federal regulations applicable to driver’s licenses or drive examinations; and

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.1286 Guarantee of issuance of license to student prohibited. (NRS 483.200) A third-party certifier shall not make a guarantee in any form to a student that the student will be issued a driver’s license because the third-party certifier is administering any part of the drive examination to a student.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

RESTRICTED LICENSES

Licenses Issued During Period of Suspension or Revocation of Drivers’ Licenses

NAC 483.200 Application; additional documentation required under certain circumstances. (NRS 483.220, 483.490)

1. An application for a restricted license issued pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 of NRS 483.490 must be completed on a form provided by the Department and submitted to the Division of Field Services of the Department for the area in which the applicant resides.

2. If the applicant is employed, the application must be completed by the applicant and his or her employer.

3. If the applicant is self-employed, the applicant must provide the Department with a copy of his or her business license or other documents which are satisfactory to the Department verifying that the applicant is self-employed.

4. If the applicant is unemployed, he or she must provide the Department with:

(a) Documentation which may include, but is not limited to, a notarized letter from any person familiar with the applicant’s need for such a restricted license. The letter must include:

(1) If applicable, a description of the applicant’s medical problems; and

(2) Verification of the inability of the applicant to obtain another method of transportation;

(b) A list of the specific days the applicant needs to drive to obtain medical care, medicine or food; and

(c) Any additional information requested by the Department concerning the applicant’s fitness and eligibility to drive safely on the highways.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Restricted License Reg. § 11, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 1-19-84; 9-13-85; 3-3-94; 8-29-96; R154-01, 2-12-2002)

NAC 483.210 Factors for determining whether to issue license. (NRS 483.220, 483.490) Upon receipt of a completed application, the Department will consider the following factors in determining whether or not to issue a restricted license:

1. The applicant’s complete driving history.

2. The applicant’s need for the license and the hardship to the applicant if his or her application is denied.

3. The applicant’s need to drive on the job or to and from work.

4. The distance from the applicant’s address of principal residence to his or her place of employment.

5. The availability of public transportation or an alternate means of transportation to the applicant.

6. If the Department is notified by a court that the applicant is authorized to undergo a program of treatment for an alcohol or other substance use disorder pursuant to NRS 484C.330, the applicant’s need to drive to and from the treatment facility.

7. Any other information which is pertinent to evaluating the application.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Restricted License Reg. § III, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 1-19-84; 8-29-96; R154-01, 2-12-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.220 Restrictions on issuance of license. (NRS 483.220, 483.490) A resident of Nevada who has had his or her driver’s license suspended or revoked will not be issued a restricted license pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 of NRS 483.490 if:

1. The resident lives within 2 miles of his or her place of employment unless the resident meets all other requirements for granting the license and presents satisfactory evidence that he or she is physically unable to walk the distance.

2. The resident has been convicted of:

(a) Six or more traffic violations which have been assigned four or more demerit points each within a period of 5 years; or

(b) Any of the following offenses during the previous 12 months:

(1) A felony committed with the use of a motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, voluntary manslaughter or causing the death of or substantial bodily harm to a person in violation of subsection 2 of NRS 484B.653.

(2) Willfully failing or refusing to bring a vehicle to a stop, or otherwise fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer in violation of NRS 484B.550.

(3) Failing to stop at the scene of a crash in violation of NRS 484E.010 or 484E.020.

(4) Failing to render assistance in the event of a crash which resulted in the death of or injury to another person in violation of NRS 484E.030.

(5) Violating a condition of a restricted license.

3. In the past 5 years, the resident has been convicted of one of the following combinations of offenses:

(a) For drivers who have been convicted of a second or subsequent offense of driving or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants or drugs, or who have refused to submit to an evidentiary test as requested by a police officer pursuant to NRS 484C.160, a combination of any two or more offenses set forth in this paragraph or paragraph (b); or

(b) For all other drivers, a combination of three or more of the following offenses:

(1) Driving a motor vehicle while his or her license, permit or privilege to drive was revoked or suspended.

(2) Leaving the scene of a crash which resulted in injury or death.

(3) Reckless driving.

4. The resident’s license has been suspended pursuant to NRS 483.465 or chapter 485 of NRS.

5. The resident gives false information when applying for a restricted license.

6. The resident’s driving privilege is currently suspended, revoked or cancelled in another state.

7. The resident is 18 years of age or older and his or her driver’s license has been suspended pursuant to a court order for placing graffiti on or otherwise defacing the public or private property, real or personal, of another person in violation of NRS 206.330.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Restricted License Reg. § V, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 1-19-84; 4-16-85; 9-13-85; 3-3-94; 8-29-96; R133-97, 11-14-97; R012-05, 11-17-2005; R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.225 Cancellation of license. (NRS 483.220, 483.490)

1. The Department will cancel a restricted license issued pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 of NRS 483.490 if:

(a) The holder’s driver’s license has been suspended for the accumulation of demerit points in violation of NRS 483.475, and the Department becomes aware that the holder of the restricted license:

(1) Did not complete an approved course in traffic safety within 6 months immediately preceding the suspension of his or her driver’s license or has not completed an approved course in traffic safety since the suspension of the driver’s license; and

(2) Will not complete an approved course in traffic safety within the period required pursuant to subsection 2 of NAC 483.240;

(b) The holder is convicted of a moving violation which has been assigned four or more demerit points during the period of the license or has had his or her privilege to drive suspended, revoked or cancelled for another reason;

(d) The holder becomes ineligible for a license pursuant to NAC 483.220; or

(e) The holder terminates his or her current employment.

2. If the restricted license of a person is cancelled pursuant to this section, the Department will not issue another restricted license to that person during the period of the suspension or revocation for which the original restricted license was issued.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh., eff. 4-16-85; A 9-13-85; 3-3-94; 8-29-96; R154-01, 2-12-2002)

NAC 483.240 Prerequisites to issuance of license; contents; transfer prohibited. (NRS 483.220, 483.490)

1. Before the Department will issue a restricted license to an applicant, the applicant must:

(a) Comply with the requirements for reinstatement of his or her driver’s license set forth in NAC 483.478, except that a person who is exempt from the requirements for a commercial driver’s license pursuant to federal regulations and who is applying for a restricted Class A or Class B driver’s license may submit an affidavit of driving ability in lieu of passing a driving skills test.

(b) Sign an affidavit acknowledging that the restricted license will be cancelled by the Department if:

(1) The applicant is convicted of a traffic violation which has been assigned four or more demerit points;

(2) The applicant’s privilege to drive is suspended, revoked or cancelled for any reason other than the reason for which his or her license was suspended, revoked or cancelled when he or she applied for the restricted license;

(3) The applicant fails to maintain proof of financial responsibility as required by chapter 485 of NRS; or

(4) The applicant fails to notify the Department in writing of any change of his or her address of principal residence or employment, or any other information included in his or her application for the restricted license within 10 days after the change occurs. The notification required by this subparagraph must be submitted to the Division of Field Services of the Department to which the applicant submitted his or her application.

2. Before the Department will issue a restricted license to an applicant whose license has been suspended pursuant to NRS 483.475, the applicant must, in addition to complying with the requirements set forth in subsection 1, submit to the Department:

(a) Proof that the applicant has completed an approved course in traffic safety within the 6 months immediately preceding the submission of the application; or

(b) A notice of the applicant’s enrollment in an approved course in traffic safety which includes the dates on which the course will begin and end. The date on which the approved course will end must be not later than the date on which the suspension of the applicant’s driver’s license will end.

3. Before the Department will issue a restricted license to an applicant whose driver’s license has been revoked, the applicant must, in addition to complying with the requirements set forth in subsection 1, furnish to the Department proof of financial responsibility in the manner prescribed in subsection 1 of NRS 485.307.

4. All restricted licenses will contain the information set forth in NAC 483.040 and:

(a) Detailed driving restrictions on the license, which will include:

(1) The conditions under which the licensee may drive.

(2) The type of driving privilege authorized.

(3) The days and hours the licensee is permitted to drive.

(b) Other applicable instructions.

5. A restricted license is not transferrable and may be used only for the purpose stated on the license.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Restricted License Reg. § VI, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 1-19-84; 4-16-85; 9-13-91; 3-3-94; 8-29-96; R154-01, 2-12-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.245 Satisfaction of conditions for reinstatement of revoked or suspended driver’s license. (NRS 483.220, 483.490) Except as otherwise provided in title 5 of NRS, if the Department has revoked or suspended a driver’s license pursuant to title 5 or chapter 483, 484A to 484E, inclusive, or 485 of NRS, before the issuance of a restricted license, the applicant must, in addition to satisfying other conditions for the issuance of a restricted license required by law, satisfy the conditions for reinstatement of a driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 3-3-94; A 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R218-03, 2-18-2004)

NAC 483.250 Denial of license. (NRS 483.220, 483.490) The Department will notify the applicant by certified mail of a denial of the application and of the reasons for the denial. The applicant may appeal the decision to the Department hearing officer within 30 days after receipt of the notice of denial.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Restricted License Reg. § VII, eff. 4-29-82]

NAC 483.252 Restrictions on use of license. (NRS 483.220, 483.490)

1. The holder of a restricted license issued pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 of NRS 483.490 shall not operate a motor vehicle except on the days and during the hours stated on the license.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Department will not authorize the holder of a restricted license to operate a motor vehicle more than 6 days per week or more than 10 hours per day.

3. The Department may authorize the holder of a restricted license issued pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 483.490 to drive a motor vehicle 7 days per week if the Department determines that the authorization is necessary for the holder of the license to exercise his or her right to visit a child.

4. An applicant for a restricted license which authorizes him or her to drive a motor vehicle 7 days per week must, in addition to the requirements set forth in NAC 483.245, submit to the Department the court order which authorizes the applicant to visit a child.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96)

NAC 483.254 Persons ineligible to receive license. (NRS 483.220, 483.490) The Department will not issue a restricted license to a person who:

1. Is under 18 years of age and has been prohibited from applying for a driver’s license pursuant to a court order issued pursuant to:

(a) Title 5 of NRS for placing graffiti on or otherwise defacing the public or private property, real or personal, of another person, in violation of NRS 206.125 or 206.330; or

(b) Title 5 of NRS for handling or possessing a firearm or having a firearm under his or her control in violation of NRS 202.300; or

2. Is 18 years of age or older and has been prohibited from applying for a driver’s license pursuant to a court order for placing graffiti on or otherwise defacing the public or private property, real or personal, of another person in violation of NRS 206.330.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R218-03, 2-18-2004)

Licenses Issued to Persons With Medical Hardship in Family or for Transportation to School

NAC 483.265 Application: Form; submission; contents. (NRS 483.220, 483.267, 483.270)

1. An application for a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270 must be completed on a form provided by the Department and submitted to the Division of Field Services of the Department for the area in which the applicant resides.

2. An application must include:

(a) The full legal name, date of birth and social security number of the applicant;

(b) The applicant’s mailing address and address of principal residence, if that address is different from the mailing address;

(d) The full legal names, addresses of principal residence and telephone numbers of the employers of the parents or legal guardians of the applicant;

(e) A description of the reasons for which the applicant needs to operate a motor vehicle;

(f) A list of the days on which and the hours during which the applicant needs to operate a motor vehicle;

(g) A description of the route along which the applicant will drive if issued a restricted license; and

(h) Any other information requested by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R154-01, 2-12-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.266 Application for license for person with medical hardship in family. (NRS 483.220, 483.267) In addition to the information required pursuant to NAC 483.265, an application for a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 must include:

1. The full legal name and social security number of the member of the applicant’s household who has a medical condition which renders that member unable to operate a motor vehicle.

2. The following information relating to the medical condition of that member of the applicant’s household:

(a) A description of the medical condition;

(b) A statement verifying that the medical condition renders that member of the applicant’s household unable to operate a motor vehicle;

(d) If the medical condition is temporary, an estimate of the time necessary for recovery from the condition.

Ê The information required by this subsection must be signed and dated by the physician who treated that member of the applicant’s household not more than 30 days before the date on which the Department receives the application.

3. The name, address and telephone number of the physician who treated the member of the applicant’s household who has a medical condition which renders that member unable to operate a motor vehicle.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.267 Application for license for transportation to school. (NRS 483.220, 483.270)

1. In addition to the information required pursuant to NAC 483.265, an application for a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.270 must include:

(a) The name, address and telephone number of the school the applicant attends;

(b) The number of miles from the applicant’s address of principal residence to the school the applicant attends; and

(c) A written statement signed by the registrar or any other member of the administrative staff of the school the applicant attends which sets forth:

(1) Whether the applicant is authorized to attend a school other than the school to which he or she was assigned by the school district;

(2) Whether the school district provides transportation between the applicant’s address of principal residence and the school he or she attends;

(3) The dates on which the semesters for which the license will be used begin and end; and

(4) The hours during which the applicant will be in school each day.

2. If the applicant’s address of principal residence is not more than 2 miles from the school which the applicant attends or the nearest location where transportation is provided by the school or school district, the applicant must submit with his or her application a letter from the physician who treated the applicant which includes:

(a) A statement that the applicant’s medical condition prevents the applicant from walking the distance between his or her address of principal residence and the school or the location nearest his or her address of principal residence where transportation is provided by the school or school district;

(b) A statement that the applicant’s medical condition will not adversely affect his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle safely; and

(c) If the applicant is taking medication for the medical condition, a statement that the medication will not adversely affect the applicant’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.269 Factors for determining whether to issue license. (NRS 483.220, 483.267, 483.270)

1. Upon receipt of a completed application, the Department will consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a restricted license pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270:

(a) The applicant’s need for the license and the hardship the applicant will experience if the application is denied;

(b) The availability of any licensed drivers who are members of the applicant’s household who are able to transport the person who has a medical condition which renders him or her unable to operate a motor vehicle or drive the applicant to and from school;

(c) The availability of public transportation or any other means of transportation for the applicant or the person who has a medical condition which renders him or her unable to operate a motor vehicle; and

(d) Any other information which the Department may require to evaluate the application.

2. In addition to the factors set forth in subsection 1, the Department will consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a restricted license pursuant to NRS 483.270:

(a) The distance from the applicant’s address of principal residence to the school or the location where transportation is provided by the school or school district and, if the distance is not more than 2 miles, the applicant’s ability to walk that distance;

(b) Whether the applicant attends the school to complete special studies or a program in alternative education which is not offered at the school to which the applicant was assigned; and

(1) Whether transportation is provided by the school; and

(2) Whether it is impossible or impracticable to furnish private transportation to and from school.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96; A by R133-97, 11-14-97; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.270 Denial of license: Grounds. (NRS 483.220, 483.267, 483.270) The Department will deny an application for a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270 if:

1. The applicant is prohibited from applying for a driver’s license by a court order issued pursuant to:

(a) Title 5 of NRS for placing graffiti on or otherwise defacing the public or private property, real or personal, of another person, in violation of NRS 206.125 or 206.330; or

(b) Title 5 of NRS for handling or possessing a firearm or having a firearm under his or her control in violation of NRS 202.300; or

2. A member of the applicant’s household is a licensed driver who is able to provide transportation for the applicant or the member of the household who has a medical condition that renders that member unable to operate a motor vehicle.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R218-03, 2-18-2004)

NAC 483.271 Denial of license: Additional grounds for license for transportation to school. (NRS 483.220, 483.270) The Department will deny an application for a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.270 if:

1. The applicant lives not more than 2 miles from the school or the nearest location where transportation is provided by the school district.

2. The applicant is authorized to attend a school other than the school to which he or she was assigned by the school district.

3. Public transportation or any other means of transportation is available to the applicant.

4. The restricted license is requested for the purpose of attending:

(a) Extracurricular activities which occur before or after regular school hours; or

(b) Summer school, unless all of the pupils in the school are required to attend school during the summer or it is necessary for the applicant to attend high school during the summer in order to graduate during that summer.

5. The applicant is attending a public school in this State in:

(a) A county whose population is 35,000 or more; or

(b) A city or town whose population is 25,000 or more.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96; A by R133-97, 11-14-97, eff. 10-1-98)

NAC 483.272 Denial of license: Notification by certified mail; appeal. (NRS 483.220, 483.267, 483.270) The Department will notify the applicant by certified mail of a denial of an application for a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270 and of the reason for the denial. The applicant may appeal the decision to the Department hearing officer within 30 days after receipt of the notice of denial.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96)

NAC 483.273 Contents of license; expiration. (NRS 483.220, 483.267, 483.270, 483.291)

1. A restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270 will contain the information set forth in NAC 483.040 and:

(a) Driving restrictions on the license, which will include:

(1) The conditions under which the licensee may drive;

(2) The type of driving privilege authorized;

(3) The days and hours the licensee is permitted to drive; and

(4) The route along which the licensee is permitted to drive; and

(b) Any other applicable instructions.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.291, unless the Department establishes an earlier date of expiration, a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270 expires on the licensee’s 18th birthday.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)

NAC 483.274 Restrictions on use of license. (NRS 483.220, 483.267, 483.270)

1. The holder of a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270 shall not operate a motor vehicle except:

(a) On the days and during the hours stated on the license;

(b) Along the route designated on the license; and

2. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d) of subsection 3 of NRS 483.270, the holder of a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.270 shall not transport passengers in a motor vehicle operated by him or her.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96)

NAC 483.275 Renewal of license prohibited; requirements for extension of license; examinations not required under certain circumstances. (NRS 483.220, 483.267, 483.270, 483.330)

1. The Department will not renew a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270.

2. The Department may extend the expiration date for a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 if:

(a) The license was issued to the licensee because a member of his or her household had a temporary medical condition which rendered that member unable to operate a motor vehicle; and

(b) Because of that medical condition, the member of the licensee’s household is unable to operate a motor vehicle when the restricted license expires.

3. The Department may waive any of the examinations required pursuant to NRS 483.330 if the applicant was the holder of a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.270 which expired not more than 6 months before the Department received the application for a new restricted license.

4. The Department will not require an applicant for an unrestricted driver’s license to pass a written, vision or driving examination administered pursuant to NRS 483.330 if:

(a) The applicant complies with all other requirements for the issuance of a driver’s license; and

(b) The applicant was issued a restricted license pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270 which expired not more than 6 months before the Department received his or her application for a driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R065-12, 11-1-2012)

NAC 483.276 Cancellation of license. (NRS 483.220, 483.267, 483.270) The Department will cancel a restricted license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 or 483.270 if:

1. The holder of the license:

(a) Is convicted of a moving violation or has his or her privilege to drive suspended, revoked or cancelled for any reason;

(b) Does not comply with the conditions of the license;

(d) Fails to maintain proof of financial responsibility as required by chapter 485 of NRS;

2. The Department becomes aware that the reason for which the restricted license was issued no longer exists; or

3. The parent or legal guardian of the holder of the license requests that the license be cancelled pursuant to NRS 483.310.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 8-29-96)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSES

General Provisions

NAC 483.280 Definitions. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360) As used in NAC 483.280 to 483.415, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 483.285 to 483.298, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95)

NAC 483.285 “Carrier lens” defined. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360) “Carrier lens” means the corrective lens to which a telescopic device is attached.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95)

NAC 483.290 “Field of vision” defined. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360) “Field of vision” means a measurement of the area visible to a person without moving the eyes.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95)

NAC 483.295 “Telescopic device” defined. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360) “Telescopic device” means a lens, spectacle, telescope or other magnifier which, when attached to a carrier lens, improves the ability of the person looking through the device to see objects at a distance.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95)

NAC 483.298 “Wink mirror” defined. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360) “Wink mirror” means a mirror or a series of mirrors that extends across the top of the interior of the windshield of a motor vehicle.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

NAC 483.300 Sources of information regarding disabilities. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360)

1. The Department has good cause to believe written information which is received from:

(a) Federal, state or local police authorities;

(b) Licensed physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and optometrists;

(d) The State Industrial Insurance System;

(e) State and private health institutions or health practitioners;

(f) Federal or state courts; or

(g) Authorized representatives of the Department, or any other information given under oath.

2. Upon receipt of such information, the Department will act upon it as if it were true, unless and until sufficient proof is presented to indicate the original information was untruthful.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § II, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A by R015-97, 11-14-97)

NAC 483.310 Examination of applicant or licensee. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360)

1. If a representative of the Department has good cause to believe that an applicant is afflicted with or suffering from any physical or mental disability or disease which may prevent the applicant from operating a motor vehicle safely or which makes such operation hazardous to public safety, the Department may require physical or mental examinations and reports by a licensed physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, certified drug and alcohol counselor or any other competent authority acceptable to the Department. The cost of the examination must be borne by the person whose fitness to operate a motor vehicle safely is in question. The applicant must submit a medical report to the Department that is completed and signed by the applicant’s physician. The medical report must indicate whether the condition of the applicant and any medication prescribed for the applicant would affect his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. The report must be submitted within 30 days after the date of the physical or mental examination.

2. The Department will include, as part of the application for a driver’s license, renewal or permit, questions as to the existence of physical or mental conditions which may impair the ability of the applicant to operate a motor vehicle safely or which make such operation hazardous to the public safety. These questions must be answered by each applicant for a driver’s license or permit and by each licensee seeking renewal of his or her driver’s license.

3. If the answer to any such question indicates the existence of any physical or mental disability which the Department determines may prevent the applicant from safely operating a motor vehicle, the Department may require an examination of the applicant by a licensed physician or psychiatrist, psychologist, certified drug and alcohol counselor or any other competent authority acceptable to the Department as a prerequisite to the issuance of a license or permit. The examination must be completed on a form furnished by or acceptable to the Department. The cost of the examination must be borne by the person whose fitness to operate a motor vehicle safely is in question. The medical reports are advisory and are not binding on the Department.

4. The Department will not issue a license to an applicant before evaluation of the medical report by the Department. If the medical report is received within 30 days after the date of the physical or mental examination, or 90 days after the visual examination, the Department will evaluate the applicant and will issue or deny the license or instruction permit, with or without restrictions.

5. The Department may use the results of any physical or mental examinations or reports only to determine the physical or mental competency of the person for the purpose of revoking, suspending, allowing a voluntary surrender and cancelling, denying or issuing a driver’s license or permit. This information is privileged and may be released only to the person examined, to the attorney of the person examined upon his or her written release, pursuant to a court order or to the Departmental hearing officer upon the person’s written request for a hearing.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § III, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A by R015-97, 11-14-97; R065-12, 11-1-2012)

NAC 483.320 Suspension, cancellation and voluntary surrender of license. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360)

1. The Department will suspend the driver’s license of any person who fails to submit to an examination within 15 days after it is requested.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a licensee fails twice within a 3-year period to comply with a restriction placed by the Department on his or her license, the Department will suspend the license for 3 months.

3. If a licensee fails to comply with any restriction requiring a yearly vision examination, medical examination or driving test, or any combination thereof, the Department will cancel his or her license.

4. If it is determined that a licensee is physically or mentally incompetent to operate a motor vehicle, the Department may afford the licensee the opportunity to surrender his or her driver’s license voluntarily. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, upon receipt of the license, the Department will cancel the driving privilege and issue an identification card without charging a fee pursuant to NRS 483.820 and NAC 483.900. The licensee may apply for a reinstatement of the driver’s license if the licensee presents medical evidence satisfactory to the Department that he or she is physically or mentally capable of operating a motor vehicle. If the licensee fails to surrender his or her license voluntarily to the Department within 15 days after the Department requests the surrender, the Department will suspend the licensee’s driving privilege. The Department will rescind the suspension of the driving privilege of the licensee, cancel his or her driver’s license and allow the licensee to apply for a new driver’s license pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, if the licensee submits to the Department proof that is satisfactory to the Department that the licensee was physically unable to surrender his or her driver’s license when requested.

5. Before the Department will issue an identification card pursuant to subsection 4, a person who voluntarily surrenders his or her driver authorization card to the Department must submit the documentation required pursuant to NAC 483.050.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § IV, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A by R015-97, 11-14-97; R080-02, 9-10-2002; R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)

NAC 483.330 Persons required to submit medical reports; no fee for imposition of medically-related restriction. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360) A person who has experienced any of the following physical or medical ailments or any related ailments, and who is applying for or renewing a driver’s license or who is requested by the Department to obtain a medical examination, must submit a written medical report describing the ailment and its effect on the person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely:

1. Any person who experienced a lapse of consciousness occurring within the last 3 years as a result of a condition which can cause a lapse of consciousness, including, without limitation, epilepsy, diabetes, frequently reoccurring fainting or dizzy spells caused by major medical problems and major head injuries or any other injuries or ailments resulting in lapses of consciousness.

2. Any person having a cardiovascular ailment or related ailment occurring within the last 3 years which may interfere with the ability of the person to operate a motor vehicle safely, including, without limitation, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse or congestive cardiac failure.

3. Any person who has a mental, nervous or functional disease or psychiatric disorder which is likely to interfere with the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

4. Any person who has an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular or vascular disease which may interfere with the ability to control and operate a motor vehicle safely.

5. Any person who has had three convictions of driving under the influence within the last 4 years.

6. Any person who does not have visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with corrective lenses.

7. Any person who the examiner has good cause to believe has a medical problem not specified herein which may interfere with the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

Ê The Department will not charge a fee to any person who is required to add a restriction to his or her license as a result of a medical condition.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § V, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A by R015-97, 11-14-97)

NAC 483.340 Vision screening standards. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360)

1. The following summary of vision standards consists of minimum levels of acceptable vision and the restrictions that will be imposed on a driver if he or she fails to meet those minimum levels:

(a) Vision with no progressive abnormalities or diseases of the eye:

(1) Better than and including 20/40 - full driving privileges.

(2) Worse than 20/40 through and including 20/70 - daylight driving only.

(3) Worse than 20/70 - not eligible to be licensed.

(b) Vision with progressive abnormalities or diseases of the eye:

(1) Better than and including 20/40 - full driving privileges.

(2) Worse than 20/40 through and including 20/60 - daylight driving only and yearly visual examination.

(3) Worse than 20/60 - not eligible to be licensed.

(1) Better than and including 20/40 - full driving privileges.

(2) Worse than 20/40 through and including 20/50 - daylight driving only and yearly visual examination.

(3) Worse than 20/50 - not eligible to be licensed.

2. A person who fails to meet the minimum levels of acceptable vision for a license may not be licensed to drive, and the Department shall not administer a driving test to that person. A person who fails to meet minimum standards may submit a medical report by a physician or optometrist licensed to practice in this State for consideration by the Department. The Department may request additional opinions or supporting information if a medical report is questionable or unclear. All medical reports are advisory and are not binding on the Department.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § VI, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A by R015-97, 11-14-97; R065-12, 11-1-2012)

NAC 483.350 Medically-related restrictions. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360, 483.908)

1. The restrictions and compulsory requirements described in subsection 2 may be imposed when licensing persons to drive. A driver’s license will not be issued and a driving test will not be conducted until the applicant complies with the provisions of this section.

2. Restriction and Description (and text placed on an affected license)		Criteria for Restriction

Restriction B - Corrective lenses. (Restriction B - Corrective Lenses)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who meets the minimum levels of acceptable vision set forth in NAC 483.340 only with the aid of corrective lenses.

Restriction C - Mechanical or adaptive device. (Restriction C - Mechanical/Adaptive Device)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is physically unable to operate a motor vehicle without the aid of a mechanical or other adaptive device.

Restriction D - Prosthetic aid. (Restriction D - Prosthetic Aid)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is required to wear a prosthetic device while operating a motor vehicle.

Restriction F - Outside mirrors. (Restriction F - Outside Mirrors)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is legally blind (20/200) in the right eye, whose hearing is impaired, who is required to wear a telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle or whose mobility of his or her head or neck is limited.

Restriction G - Daylight driving only. (Restriction G - Daylight Driving Only)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person, upon a recommendation from a physician, optometrist or ophthalmologist, with visual acuity of 20/50 or worse in both eyes, who is required to wear a telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle or who holds a motorcycle driver’s instruction permit.

Restriction JB - Driving test every 6 months. (Restriction JB - Drive Test Every 6 Months)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person whose physician requests more frequent driving tests.

Restriction JC - Vision examination every 6 months. (Restriction JC - Eye Test Every 6 Months)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is required to have a vision examination every 6 months.

Restriction JF - Must have wink mirrors. (Restriction JF - Must Have Wink Mirrors)		This restriction may be placed on the driver’s license of a person who is legally blind (20/200) in the right eye, whose hearing is impaired, who is required to wear a telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle or whose mobility of his or her head or neck is limited.

Restriction JK - Left foot accelerator. (Restriction JK - Left Foot Accelerator)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is physically unable to operate the right foot accelerator.

Restriction JT - Speed not to exceed 45 miles per hour. (Restriction JT - Speed 45 MPH Or Less)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is required to wear a telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle or upon the recommendation of a physician or the Department after the administration of a driving test to the applicant.

Restriction JV - Nevada medical waiver. (Restriction JV - NV Med Waiver)		This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a person who obtains a waiver pursuant to the provisions of NAC 483.803.

Restriction V - Federal medical waiver. (Restriction V - Med Variance Docs Reqd)		This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a person who has been issued a federal medical waiver.

Restriction 1 - Telescopic device. (Restriction 1 - Telescopic Device)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who meets the minimum levels of acceptable vision set forth in NAC 483.340 only with the aid of a telescopic device.

Restriction 2 - Hearing aid. (Restriction 2 - Hearing Aid)		This restriction may be placed on the driver’s license of a person who wears a hearing aid.

Restriction 4 - Grip on steering wheel or power steering. (Restriction 4 - Grip/Power Steering Wheel)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who has difficulty gripping or turning the steering wheel of the motor vehicle.

Restriction 5 - Directional signals. (Restriction 5 - Directional Signals)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is physically unable to perform signals with his or her arms or whose driver’s license is restricted to hand controls.

Restriction 6 - Yearly vision examination. (Restriction 6 - Yearly Vision Exam)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is required to wear a telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle or a person whose vision is 20/50 or worse in both eyes and who is determined by an eye specialist to have a progressive abnormality or disease of the eye or a person whose vision is 20/100 or worse in one eye and whose vision is worse than 20/40 in the other eye.

Restriction 7 - Yearly medical letter. (Restriction 7 - Yearly Medical Letter)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who has had seizures or episodes of altered consciousness within the last 3 years or another physical or mental condition that his or her physician determines necessitates a yearly medical examination.

Restriction 8 - Yearly driving test. (Restriction 8 - Yearly Drive Test)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person based on the person’s performance on his or her driving test or on the driver’s license of a person who is required to wear a telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle.

Restriction 9 - Seat cushion or automatic seat. (Restriction 9 - Seat Cushion/Auto Seat)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who the examiner determines is unable to see adequately out of the windows or reach the control pedals because of his or her size. This restriction is not limited to a seat cushion or automatic seat if another device is available.

3. The Department will place any other restriction that is not otherwise described in this section upon the driver’s license of a person if the physician of that person so recommends.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § VII, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-13-91; 11-7-95; R015-97, 11-14-97; R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

NAC 483.360 Restrictions not medically related. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360, 483.908)

1. The restrictions and compulsory requirements described in subsection 2 may be imposed when licensing persons to drive.

2. Restriction and Description (and text placed on an affected license)		Criteria for Restriction

Restriction A - Automatic transmission. (Restriction A - Auto Trans)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is physically unable to operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with a manual transmission.

Restriction E - Automatic transmission for noncommercial or commercial driver’s license. (Restriction E - Auto Trans CMV Wgt Only)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is physically unable to operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with a manual transmission, who completed the skills test for his or her commercial driver’s license in a commercial motor vehicle that is equipped with an automatic transmission or who completed the driving skills test for his or her Class A or Class B noncommercial driver’s license in a motor vehicle that is equipped with an automatic transmission.

Restriction JA - Must carry detail form. (Restriction JA - Must Carry Detail Form)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who requires a restriction that is not described in this section or NAC 483.350 or whose driver’s license requires more restrictions than can be shown on the license. The person must carry the detail form with his or her driver’s license at all times.

Restriction JD - Authorization to operate an emergency vehicle falling within Class A. (Restriction JD - Drive Fire Equip NCMV A)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license and is authorized to operate an emergency vehicle falling within Class A.

Restriction JE - Authorization to operate an emergency vehicle falling within Class B. (Restriction JE - Drive Fire Equip NCMV B)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class C commercial driver’s license and is authorized to operate an emergency vehicle falling within Class B.

Restriction JG - Motorcycle with sidecar. (Restriction JG - Motorcycle w-Sidecar)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who has demonstrated proficiency in operating a motorcycle equipped with a sidecar.

Restriction JH - Medical hardship. (Restriction JH - Trnsprt Handicapped Only)		This restriction is placed on a restricted driver’s license issued pursuant to NRS 483.267 permitting a person to transport a member of his or her household who has a medical condition that renders the member of the household unable to drive.

Restriction JI - Authorization to operate a recreational vehicle falling within Class A. (Restriction JI - Drive NCMV A Rec Veh)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class B or Class C commercial driver’s license and has demonstrated proficiency in operating a noncommercial recreational vehicle falling within Class A.

Restriction JJ - Authorization to operate a recreational vehicle falling within Class B. (Restriction JJ - Drive NCMV B Rec Veh)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class C commercial driver’s license and has demonstrated proficiency in operating a noncommercial recreational vehicle falling within Class B.

Restriction JL - Trimobile. (Restriction JL - Trimobile)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class C noncommercial driver’s license and who has demonstrated proficiency in operating a trimobile.

Restriction JM - Authorization to operate only motor vehicles falling within Class A that are tow cars. (Restriction JM - Class A Tow Car Only)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class A commercial driver’s license if he or she completes the skills test in a tow car.

Restriction JN - Instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit. (Restriction JN - Instruction or Learner’s Permit)		This restriction is placed on each instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit issued by the Department.

Restriction JO - Instruction permit for driver’s education only. (Restriction JO - Driver Educ Only)		This restriction is placed on an instruction permit granted pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 483.280 that is valid for a school year or a more restricted period and authorizes the permittee to drive a motor vehicle only on a designated highway or within a designated area and only when an approved instructor is occupying a seat beside the permittee.

Restriction JP - Authorization to tow a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds only when operating a noncommercial vehicle falling within Class C. (Restriction JP - Tow >10000 lb Class C Only)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class B commercial driver’s license that contains a J endorsement.

Restriction JR - Authorization to operate a three-wheeled motorcycle with a single power driven rear wheel. (Restriction JR - 3 Wheel MC w/1 Rear Pwr Wheel)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who has demonstrated proficiency in operating a three-wheeled motorcycle with a single power driven rear wheel.

Restriction JS - Low-speed vehicles only. (Restriction JS - Low-Speed Vehicles Only)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who completes the driving skills test in a low-speed vehicle and restricts the person to driving only on specially designated roadways at a speed of 35 miles per hour or less.

Restriction JU - Physical examination required. (Restriction JU - Phys Exam)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who is obtaining a commercial driver’s license.

Restriction JW - Direct visual supervision by a person 21 years of age or older. (Restriction JW - Dir Visual Sup 21+ Yrs)		This restriction is placed on a Class M driver’s instruction permit and requires the holder of the permit, while operating a motorcycle, to be under the direct visual supervision of a person who is licensed to operate a motorcycle and is at least 21 years of age.

Restriction JX - Not authorized to use air brakes in a noncommercial motor vehicle. (Restriction JX - No Air Brakes - NCDL)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who does not pass a knowledge test or a driving skills test in a noncommercial motor vehicle that is equipped with air brakes.

Restriction JY - Must carry a valid noncommercial or commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Nevada. (Restriction JY - Must Carry Valid NV NCDL/CDL)		This restriction is placed on a commercial learner’s permit to indicate that the permit is invalid unless accompanied by the underlying noncommercial or commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Nevada.

Restriction K - Intrastate operation of a commercial motor vehicle only. (Restriction K - CMV Intrastate Only)		This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a person who does not meet the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. §§ 391.41 to 391.49, inclusive, who is less than 21 years of age, who engages in excepted intrastate commerce as defined in NAC 483.7994 or who engages in nonexcepted intrastate commerce as defined in NAC 483.7997.

Restriction L - No air brakes, commercial motor vehicle weight only. (Restriction L - No Air Brakes, Commercial Motor Vehicle Weight Only)		This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit of a person who does not pass a knowledge test or a skills test in a commercial motor vehicle that is equipped with air brakes.

Restriction M - Authorization to transport passengers in motor vehicles falling within Class B or Class C only. (Restriction M - No Class A Psngr Veh)		This restriction is placed on a Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit, or both, to allow operation of a passenger vehicle falling within Class B or Class C.

Restriction N - Authorization to transport passengers in motor vehicles falling within Class C only. (Restriction N - No Class A/B Psngr Veh)		This restriction is placed on a commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit, or both, to allow operation of a passenger vehicle falling within Class C.

Restriction O - No tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth wheel. (Restriction O - No Tractor Trailer CMV Wgt Only)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class A commercial driver’s license and who completes the skills test in a combination vehicle for a Class A commercial driver’s license with the power unit and towed unit connected by a connection other than a fifth wheel, such as a pintle hook.

Restriction P - No passengers in a commercial motor vehicle. (Restriction P - No Psngr in CMV Bus)		This restriction is placed on a commercial learner’s permit with a P endorsement and indicates that the holder of the permit is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle carrying passengers other than federal or state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees and the holder of a commercial driver’s license accompanying the holder of the permit as prescribed by 49 C.F.R. § 383.25.

Restriction Q - Moped. (Restriction Q - Moped)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who performs the skills portion of the test on a moped. The driver may only operate a moped as defined in NRS 483.088.

Restriction R - No hazardous materials or passengers. (Restriction R - No Plac HazMat or Psngrs)		This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a person who is less than 21 years of age.

Restriction S - No passengers on a motorcycle. (Restriction S - No Psngrs)		This restriction is placed on a Class M driver’s instruction permit and prohibits the holder of the permit from carrying passengers on a motorcycle.

Restriction T - To and from school only. (Restriction T - To/From School Only)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person between 14 and 18 years of age who is granted a restricted driver’s license to drive to and from school.

Restriction U - Motorcycle not to exceed 90 cubic centimeters. (Restriction U - MC Not To Exceed 90cc)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a driver who performs the skill portion of the test on a motorcycle which has 90 cubic centimeters or less. The driver may only operate a motorcycle having 90 cubic centimeters or less.

Restriction W - Farm waiver. (Restriction W - Farm Waiver)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a farmer or an employee or family member of a farmer and allows the person to operate a farm vehicle to transport agricultural products, farm machinery or farm supplies to or from a farm within Nevada and within 150 miles of the person’s farm. The person shall not operate a motor vehicle in the operation of a common or contract motor carrier with a Class A or Class B noncommercial driver’s license.

Restriction X - Operation of tank vehicle only if empty. (Restriction X - No Cargo in CMV Tank Veh)		This restriction is placed on a commercial learner’s permit with an N endorsement and indicates that the holder of the permit may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited from operating any tank vehicle which previously contained hazardous materials that has not been purged of any residue.

Restriction Y - Ignition Interlock Device. (Restriction Y - Ignition Interlock)		This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person if the Department receives a copy of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction that requires that person to install a device in a motor vehicle which he or she owns or operates pursuant to the provisions of NRS 484C.460 or if the person is required to install such a device pursuant to the provisions of the laws of another state, the District of Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States or any other country.

Restriction Z - No full air brakes. (Restriction Z - No Full Air Brake Equip CMV)		This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a driver who performs the skills test in a motor vehicle equipped with air over hydraulic brakes.

Restriction 3 - No freeway driving. (Restriction 3 - No Fwy Driving)		This restriction is placed on a motorcycle instruction permit.

3. As used in this section:

(a) “Commercial motor vehicle” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484C.120.

(b) “Low-speed vehicle” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484B.637.

(d) “Tow car” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484A.280.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § VIII, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-13-91; 11-7-95; R015-97, 11-14-97; R002-98, 4-2-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R049-15, 4-4-2016; R090-17, 5-16-2018)

NAC 483.370 Denial of license: Physical or mental conditions. (NRS 481.051, 483.220) If one or more of the following physical or mental conditions exist and there is documented evidence through medical examinations or reports in addition to appropriate departmental evaluations and examinations which indicate the disorder would severely impair the person’s ability to operate safely a motor vehicle, the Department will not issue or renew the license, permit or privilege. The existence of one of these conditions does not automatically preclude the person from obtaining a license if the condition is not severe enough to impair driving ability:

1. Lapses of consciousness, severe dizziness, fainting spells, head injuries, seizures or any other injuries or ailments resulting in lapses of consciousness, including, without limitation, epilepsy or disorders related to or associated with diabetes. A person suffering from lapses of consciousness or any other disorder as specified above will not be issued a license until the person submits to the Department a letter signed by his or her physician which states that:

(a) The person has been free of seizures or has not suffered any fainting or dizzy spells or other such disorders for a period of 3 months; or

(b) The seizure or other ailment resulting in the lapse of consciousness was an isolated incident and is unlikely to reoccur.

Ê The letter must also state whether any medication prescribed for the person will interfere with the ability of the person to operate a motor vehicle safely and the date of the most recent seizure or lapse of consciousness.

2. Any cardiovascular ailment or related ailment such as myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis or any other disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse or congestive cardiac failure.

3. High blood pressure.

4. Any physical or mental condition which impairs the ability of the person to operate a motor vehicle safely and which:

(a) Affects perception;

(b) Affects consciousness, including, without limitation, epilepsy;

(d) Limits motion, including, without limitation, arthritis, paralysis or amputation.

5. Any respiratory dysfunction.

6. Any rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular or vascular diseases.

7. Inability to meet the minimum levels of acceptable vision established by the Department.

8. Visual acuity obtained with the use of bioptic and telescopic lenses.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § IX, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A by R015-97, 11-14-1997)

NAC 483.390 Hearings. (NRS 481.051, 483.220)

1. A licensee has 30 days after the effective date of a suspension, revocation or cancellation of a license or permit, the denial of an application or imposition of a restricted license to request a hearing before the departmental hearing officer. If the licensee does not request a hearing until after the 30-day period, the Department in its discretion, may grant the request.

2. Upon request, the applicant or licensee shall provide the hearing officer all available information which the hearing officer deems necessary to determine the fitness of the applicant or licensee to operate a motor vehicle safely, including the licensee’s or applicant’s statement of his or her case history and any treating physician’s statement as to the diagnosis, treatment and prospect of recovery from or control of the ailment.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § XI, eff. 4-29-82]

NAC 483.400 Reinstatement of license or issuance after denial; submission of information regarding hazard to public welfare. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.495)

1. If a person who, for medical or physical reasons or because his or her licensing would be hazardous to public safety, has been denied a license or permit, or has had his or her license suspended, revoked or cancelled subsequently applies for issuance or reinstatement of the license or permit, the person may be required to submit the following information:

(a) A current statement of his or her case history.

(b) A current statement concerning the ailment by any treating physician or psychiatrist, psychologist, certified drug and alcohol counselor or any other competent authority acceptable to the Department. The statement must include the diagnosis, treatment and prospect of recovery from or control of the ailment.

(d) Evidence of the Medical Advisory Board’s approval, when applicable.

(e) Any other information the Department deems relevant.

Ê The Director or the Director’s authorized representative may, in addition, require the applicant or licensee be given a driving test and other examinations which are deemed necessary to effectively evaluate the ability of the applicant or licensee to operate a motor vehicle safely.

2. The Department may require any or all of the information specified in subsection 1, together with any other information deemed relevant in any case in which the issue arises as to whether the driving of a motor vehicle by a person would be hazardous to the public welfare.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § XII, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A by R015-97, 11-14-97)

Telescopic Devices

NAC 483.405 License to operate motor vehicle while wearing device: Application; report from physician or optometrist. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360)

1. Each applicant for a license to operate a motor vehicle who requires the use of a telescopic device must submit to the Department an application approved by the Department and a report from a physician or optometrist which is dated not more than 90 days before the date the Department receives the application and report.

2. The application must include the applicant’s full legal name, date of birth and social security number, if the applicant has obtained one, and any information required by the Department relating to his or her driving record.

3. The report of the physician or optometrist must include:

(a) The best corrected vision of the applicant when looking through the telescopic device;

(b) The best corrected vision of the applicant when looking through the carrier lens;

(d) A statement describing the nature of the applicant’s visual deficiency, including whether the condition is progressive or stable; and

(e) Any other information which the Department deems appropriate.

4. The application and report may be delivered in person to any office of the Department or may be mailed to the regional manager of the Department for the region in which the applicant resides. The address of the:

(a) Northern Regional Manager is the Department of Motor Vehicles, 305 Galletti Way, Reno, Nevada 89512, Attention: Northern Regional Manager.

(b) Southern Regional Manager is the Department of Motor Vehicles, 8250 West Flamingo, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117, Attention: Southern Regional Manager.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.410 License to operate motor vehicle while wearing device: Requirements for eligibility. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360) To be eligible to receive a driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle while wearing a telescopic device:

1. The best corrected vision of the applicant must be:

(a) At least 20/40 when looking through the telescopic device; and

(b) At least 20/120 when looking through the carrier lens.

2. The field of vision of the applicant must be at least 130 degrees.

3. The condition which is the nature of the applicant’s visual deficiency must be stable.

4. The applicant must pass a comprehensive road test to determine whether he or she is able to operate a motor vehicle safely while using the telescopic device and the carrier lens.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95)

NAC 483.415 License to operate motor vehicle while wearing device: Restrictions. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.360) A driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle while wearing a telescopic device must be subject to:

1. Restrictions for corrective lenses, telescopic devices, outside mirrors, daylight driving only, speed not to exceed 45 miles per hour, yearly vision examinations and yearly driving tests as they are described in NAC 483.350 and 483.360; and

2. Any other restriction the Department deems necessary for the applicant to operate a motor vehicle safely.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by R015-97, 11-14-97; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

RENEWAL OF LICENSES USING ALTERNATE SERVICE TRANSACTIONS

NAC 483.423 Applicability of provisions. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908) The provisions of NAC 483.423 to 483.459, inclusive, apply to a person who is applying to renew his or her driver’s license using an alternate service transaction.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R135-97, eff. 11-14-97; A by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.425 Determination and notification of eligibility. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908)

1. The Department shall, not less than 30 days before the date on which the driver’s license of a licensee expires, determine whether the licensee is eligible to apply for the renewal of the driver’s license using an alternate service transaction pursuant to NAC 483.430.

2. If a licensee is eligible to apply for the renewal of the driver’s license using an alternate service transaction, the Department shall include with the expiration notice mailed to that licensee pursuant to NRS 483.382:

(a) A statement notifying the licensee that he or she may be eligible to apply for the renewal of his or her driver’s license using an alternate service transaction;

(b) A statement informing the licensee of the manner by which to obtain an application for the renewal of his or her driver’s license by mail; and

(c) The address of the Internet website of the Department at which the licensee may apply for the renewal of his or her driver’s license using an online transaction.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-29-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.430 Eligibility. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a holder of a driver’s license is eligible to apply for the renewal of the license using an alternate service transaction.

2. A holder of a driver’s license is not eligible to apply for the renewal of the license using an alternate service transaction if:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the holder previously renewed the license and the immediately preceding time that it was renewed the renewal was completed using an alternate service transaction;

(b) At the time the Department mails to the applicant the expiration notice required pursuant to NRS 483.382, an examination of the applicant’s driving record in this State, any other state, the District of Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States or any country indicates that his or her driver’s license or privilege to drive in that jurisdiction is suspended, revoked or cancelled or that his or her application for a driver’s license in that jurisdiction has been denied;

(c) The license is subject to any restriction requiring a yearly vision examination, medical examination, knowledge test or driving test, or any combination thereof, or flagged for a written test;

(d) The holder is 71 years of age or older, unless he or she submits:

(1) A statement from a licensed physician providing that it is the opinion of the physician that the person is physically able to operate a motor vehicle safely; and

(2) A report from a licensed ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician regarding the vision of the person, including, without limitation, the visual acuity of the person in each eye, with corrective lenses, if applicable;

(e) The holder has been convicted of three or more traffic violations within the 4 years immediately preceding the date of expiration of the license;

(f) The license is a restricted driver’s license issued pursuant to NRS 483.490;

(g) The license is subject to the provisions of NRS 483.283;

(h) The holder’s full legal name is listed in the records of the Department as a person who must renew his or her driver’s license in person because the Department believes that the information contained on the driver’s license may be incorrect or that the license may have been issued as a result of fraud or mistake;

(i) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the license has been expired for over 1 year;

(j) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the holder is required to take a driving test;

(k) The license is a limited-term driver’s license; or

(l) The holder wishes to change or correct any information on his or her driver’s license pursuant to NAC 483.055 to 483.070, inclusive, or 483.0789.

3. A statement or report submitted pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 2 must be:

(a) Completed on a form acceptable to the Department; and

(b) Dated not more than 90 days before the date of its submission to the Department.

4. A person whose driving privilege has been suspended, cancelled, revoked or denied may obtain his or her driver’s license using an alternate service transaction after the person’s driving privilege has been reinstated.

5. The Department may renew, using an alternate service transaction, the driver’s license of any applicant who is temporarily residing outside of this State and is employed by the Federal Government or is on active military duty, or is the dependent of such a person, and will place a notation in the record of the applicant indicating that when the applicant returns to this State, he or she must be tested if:

(a) The applicant has not requested to change or correct any information on the driver’s license pursuant to NAC 483.055 to 483.070, inclusive; and

(b) The applicant previously renewed the license and the immediately preceding time it was renewed the renewal was completed using an alternate service transaction.

6. As used in this section, “traffic violation” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 483.473.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-29-95; A by R014-97, R015-97 & R134-97, 11-14-97; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R105-04, 8-2-2004; R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2018; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.435 Application for renewal by mail; action by Department. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908)

1. Each application for the renewal of a driver’s license by mail must:

(a) Be made upon a form furnished by the Department;

(b) Be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Drivers’ Licenses Renewal By Mail, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, Nevada 89711-0450;

(d) Include the full legal name, date of birth, driver’s license number, mailing address and address of principal residence of the applicant; and

(e) Include such other information as the Department may require to complete the application.

2. At the time he or she applies for the renewal of his or her driver’s license by mail, an applicant may change his or her mailing address or address of principal residence as it appears on the driver’s license.

3. If the applicant for renewal of his or her driver’s license by mail is an employee of the Federal Government or on active military duty, or the dependent of such a person, the application for renewal must be accompanied by proof that the applicant is:

(a) On active military duty or a dependent of such a person; or

(b) Employed by the Federal Government or a dependent of such a person.

4. The Department will include on the application for the renewal of a driver’s license by mail the opportunity for the applicant to indicate on his or her renewed driver’s license that the applicant wishes to be a donor of all or part of his or her body pursuant to NRS 451.500 to 451.598, inclusive, or that the applicant refuses to make an anatomical gift of his or her body or part of his or her body.

5. The Department will provide, during the process of the renewal of a drivers’ license by mail, the opportunity for an applicant to opt-out of automatic voter registration or to correct information currently in the register of the registrar of voters.

6. The Department will attempt to verify the identity of each person who applies for the renewal of a driver’s license by mail through:

(a) Comparing the applicant’s signature on his or her application with the signature on the applicant’s current driver’s license; or

(b) Examining other documents, including, without limitation, the passport or military identification card of the applicant.

7. The Department will, within 15 business days after receiving the application for renewal of a driver’s license by mail:

(a) Issue and mail the renewed driver’s license to the applicant;

(b) Request additional information from the applicant; or

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-29-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R112-03, 10-30-2003; R105-04, 8-2-2004; R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.437 Application for renewal of driver’s license; requirements for online transaction; actions by Department; denial of application. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908)

1. Each application for the renewal of a driver’s license using an online transaction must:

(a) Be made upon a web-based form furnished by the Department;

(b) Be accompanied by the fees required pursuant to NRS 483.410 and NAC 483.900; and

2. If the applicant is an employee of the Federal Government or on active military duty, or the dependent of such a person, the application for renewal must be accompanied by a digital attestation by the applicant that he or she is:

(a) On active military duty or a dependent of such a person; or

(b) Employed by the Federal Government or a dependent of such a person.

3. The Department will include in the online application for the renewal of a driver’s license the opportunity for the applicant to indicate on his or her renewed driver’s license that the applicant wishes to be a donor of all or part of his or her body pursuant to NRS 451.500 to 451.598, inclusive, or that the applicant refuses to make an anatomical gift of his or her body or part of his or her body.

4. The Department will provide, during the process of the online renewal of a driver’s license, the opportunity for an applicant to opt out of automatic voter registration or to correct information currently in the registrar of voters’ register.

5. The Department may deny an online application for the renewal of a driver’s license for the purposes of requesting from the applicant additional information necessary to complete the application.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R150-20, eff. 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.440 Denial of application and renewal in person; exemption from certain examinations. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908)

1. The Department will deny an application for the renewal of a driver’s license using an alternate service transaction and require the applicant to renew the license in person at an office of the Department if:

(a) The applicant indicates on his or her application that he or she suffers from a physical or mental condition which may interfere with the applicant’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely;

(b) The applicant wishes to change or correct any information on the driver’s license pursuant to NAC 483.055 to 483.070, inclusive, or 483.0789;

(d) The applicant is not eligible to apply for the renewal of his or her driver’s license using an alternate service transaction pursuant to NAC 483.430;

(e) The applicant submits his or her application for the renewal of his or her driver’s license using an alternate service transaction 30 days or more after the expiration of the driver’s license; or

(f) The Department has not obtained the applicant’s digital image and signature required for the production of a renewed driver’s license.

2. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NAC 483.430, to renew his or her driver’s license using an alternate service transaction, a qualified applicant is not required to complete an examination of his or her vision, a written examination or a driving examination.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-29-95; A by R014-97, 11-14-97; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.445 Renewed driver’s license: Issuance. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908) The Department will issue a renewed driver’s license, by mail, to each qualified applicant upon the renewal of the driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-29-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R105-04, 8-2-2004; R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.451 Renewed driver’s license: Failure to receive from Department. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908)

1. If, not less than 30 days after the Department issues a renewed driver’s license using an alternate service transaction, the applicant notifies the Department that he or she has not received the renewed driver’s license and the Department determines that the mailing address of the applicant is the mailing address that the applicant listed on his or her application, the Department will mail a duplicate driver’s license to the applicant at no charge.

2. If the applicant notifies the Department pursuant to subsection 1 that he or she has not received the renewed driver’s license and the Department determines that the mailing address of the applicant listed on the application is not the current mailing address of the applicant, the applicant must apply to the Department for a change of address by completing the required application, submitting any necessary documentation to the Department and paying the fees required by NRS 483.410 and NAC 483.900.

NAC 483.455 Renewed driver’s license: Period of validity; loss, theft or destruction. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908)

1. A driver’s license which is renewed using an alternate service transaction is valid until the date on which the license is set to expire as determined pursuant to NAC 483.043 or 483.832, as applicable.

2. If a renewed driver’s license is lost, stolen or destroyed, the licensee must apply to the Department for a duplicate driver’s license. The duplicate driver’s license expires on the same date as the renewed driver’s license.

3. The Department will charge and collect the fee prescribed for a duplicate license in NRS 483.410 or 483.910, as applicable, and NAC 483.900 for a driver’s license issued pursuant to subsection 2.

NAC 483.4585 Renewal by mail: Late fee. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908) The Department will collect a late fee in addition to the required renewal fee to renew any driver’s license by mail that has been expired for 30 days or more, unless:

1. The application was postmarked before the license had been expired for 30 days;

2. The application was postmarked before the license had been expired for 30 days and the Department requested additional information from the applicant; or

3. The applicant is employed by the Federal Government or on active military duty, or the dependent of such a person.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R135-97, eff. 11-14-97; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.459 Renewal by mail: Requests by Department for additional information. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.383, 483.908)

1. An application for renewal of a driver’s license by mail will not be processed by the Department and a letter requesting additional information will be sent to the applicant within 15 days after receipt of the application if:

(a) Proof of residence is required;

(b) No fee or an insufficient fee was submitted with the application;

(c) Proof of the applicant’s military status or employment by the Federal Government, or status as a dependent of such a person, is required;

(d) Additional information is needed to locate the driving record of the applicant;

(e) There is a discrepancy between the social security number submitted by the applicant and the social security number on the applicant’s driving record;

(f) The applicant is licensed to drive in another state;

(g) The report required pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NAC 483.430 was not submitted to the Department or needs to be corrected; or

(h) The applicant’s driving privilege in another state has been suspended, cancelled, revoked or denied by that state.

2. The Department may request such additional information as it deems necessary to determine whether an applicant is physically or mentally capable of operating a motor vehicle safely.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R135-97, eff. 11-14-97; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

CANCELLATION, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION AND VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF LICENSES

NAC 483.461 “Withdrawn” defined. (NRS 483.220) As used in NAC 483.461 to 483.495, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “withdrawn” means a formal action taken by the Department to remove the driving privileges of a person.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R124-07, 1-30-2008)

NAC 483.4615 Interpretation of certain statutory terms. (NRS 481.051, 483.220) As used in NRS 483.480, the Department interprets:

1. “Arises out of the same offense” to mean an offense for which a license was previously revoked or suspended and subsequently reinstated or any offense that is the natural result of such an offense.

2. “Offense” to mean a violation of any state or local law.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

NAC 483.462 Submission to Department of certain records of conviction: Method of submission; contents of record. (NRS 483.220, 483.450) A record of conviction required by NRS 483.450 must be submitted to the Department in written or electronic format by the court in which the person is convicted. The record must contain, in a form prescribed by the Department, at least the following information unless it is not available:

1. The name and address of the court;

2. The number of the case;

3. The number of the citation;

4. The date and time the citation was issued or the arrest was made;

5. The full legal name and last known address of principal residence of the person convicted;

6. The driver’s license number of the person convicted;

7. The date of the conviction;

8. A description of the violation and a reference to the statute under which the person is convicted;

9. Whether or not the person was the holder of a commercial driver’s license at the time of the issuance of the citation;

10. Whether or not the person was operating a commercial motor vehicle or transporting hazardous materials at the time of the issuance of the citation; and

11. If the conviction is for a violation of a vehicle registration requirement, the license plate number or vehicle identification number of the vehicle that is registered to or owned by the person which is in violation of the vehicle registration requirement.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R124-07, eff. 1-30-2008; A by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.463 Notification of Department when certain drivers are released from imprisonment or placed on parole or residential confinement; resumption and setting aside of period of revocation. (NRS 209.517, 213.12185, 481.051, 483.220, 483.460)

1. The notice required by NRS 209.517 and 213.12185 must be submitted to the Department within 10 days after the driver’s release from imprisonment or the date on which the driver is placed on parole or residential confinement. The notice must be submitted in written or electronic format and must contain, in a form prescribed by the Department, at least the following information:

(a) The name and contact information of the agency submitting the notice;

(b) The full legal name and address of principal residence of the person convicted;

(d) The date of the driver’s completion of a sentence of imprisonment or the date on which the driver is placed on parole or residential confinement;

(e) The number of the case;

(f) The date the citation was issued or the arrest was made; and

(g) The name and address of the court in which the person was convicted.

2. The period of revocation during which a driver is not eligible for a license, permit or privilege to drive pursuant to NRS 483.460 resumes upon the receipt by the Department of the notice described in subsection 1.

3. Upon receipt of a notice informing the Department that a driver has had his or her parole revoked or a term of residential confinement rescinded, the Department will set aside the period of revocation during which the driver is not eligible for a license, permit or privilege to drive. The notice must contain the date of incarceration and comply with the requirements of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R124-07, 1-30-2008, eff. 3-1-2008; A by R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.465 Fee for reinstatement not required under certain circumstances; additional fees for renewal or adding endorsement at time of reinstatement. (NRS 483.220, 483.495)

1. The Department will not charge an additional fee for:

(a) The reinstatement of a driver’s license that was previously withdrawn and reinstated for the same offense;

(b) Any change made to a driver’s license at the time of reinstatement;

(d) The reinstatement of a driver’s license that was cancelled because of an error made by the Department.

2. If a person is simultaneously reinstating a suspended license and renewing the license, the Department will charge an additional fee for the renewal of the license and, if appropriate, a penalty for late renewal as provided in NRS 483.386.

3. The Department will charge an additional fee to add an endorsement not on a license before reinstatement.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95)

NAC 483.471 Reinstatement: Waiver of certain tests. (NRS 483.220, 483.495, 483.908)

1. The Department will waive the knowledge, driving skills and vision tests when reinstating a driver’s license if:

(a) The license was suspended for:

(1) Any violation of law governing financial responsibility;

(2) The failure to make a report of an accident;

(3) The violation of a written promise to appear in court pursuant to a citation;

(4) The violation of a license restriction, other than a restriction that requires an annual vision test, a driving skills test or the submission of a medical letter from a physician;

(5) The use, possession, sale or distribution by a minor of a controlled substance, or the purchase, consumption or possession by a minor of an alcoholic beverage;

(6) A first offense for driving at a time when the license was suspended; or

(7) Pursuant to NRS 483.443, the failure to:

(I) Comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to a proceeding to establish paternity or to establish or enforce an obligation for the support of a child; or

(II) Satisfy an arrearage in the payment for the support of one or more children.

(b) The license was cancelled for:

(1) Insufficient identification at the time of application;

(2) The issuance of a check to the Department with insufficient money or credit to pay the check;

(3) The withdrawal of the license of the driver in another state;

(4) The failure to pay all fees;

(5) The failure to pay a civil penalty relating to the operation of a motor vehicle; or

(6) Incorrect information appearing on the driver’s license, except for a missing or an incorrect license endorsement.

2. An applicant who successfully completes a knowledge test for a commercial driver’s license may not be required to complete a knowledge test for a noncommercial driver’s license.

3. The Department will waive the driving skills test when reinstating a driver’s license if:

(a) The license has been revoked for less than 1 year:

(1) For a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance;

(2) For failing to submit to a test of alcohol concentration or the presence of a controlled substance in the system of the driver; or

(3) Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 484C.220.

(b) The driver has successfully completed a driving skills test in a commercial vehicle. An additional driving skills test in a noncommercial vehicle will not be required.

(d) The driver is reinstating his or her license by mail for the purpose of obtaining a license in another state.

4. The Department will waive the vision test when reinstating a driver’s license if:

(a) The expiration date on the reinstated license will not change from the expiration date on the withdrawn license;

(b) The reinstatement is completed by mail to obtain a clearance letter or a license from another state; or

(c) The applicant provides a report from an ophthalmologist, optician or optometrist in lieu of a vision test administered by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R080-02, 9-10-2002)

NAC 483.475 Reinstatement: Administration of certain tests. (NRS 483.220, 483.495, 483.908)

1. The Department will administer an applicable driving skills test to an applicant for reinstatement of his or her driver’s license in, but not limited to, the following instances:

(a) The applicant has been convicted of six or more moving violations while operating a noncommercial motor vehicle during the 4-year period immediately preceding the date of reinstatement;

(b) The applicant has been convicted of four or more moving violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle during the 4-year period immediately preceding the date of reinstatement;

(c) The applicant has been involved in more than one accident in which he or she was at fault during the 1-year period immediately preceding the date of reinstatement;

(d) The applicant is applying for an upgrade in the type or classification of his or her license;

(e) The applicant is applying for an additional endorsement not on the license which was withdrawn that requires a driving skills test;

(f) The license has been expired for 1 year or more;

(g) The license has been withdrawn for 1 year or more; or

(h) The license was withdrawn because of the failure of the applicant to complete a driving skills test.

2. The Department will administer an applicable knowledge test, or a test more specific to a particular classification or endorsement, to an applicant for reinstatement of his or her driver’s license in, but not limited to, the following instances:

(a) The applicant has been convicted of three or more moving violations while operating a noncommercial motor vehicle during the 4-year period immediately preceding the date of reinstatement;

(b) The applicant has been convicted of two or more moving violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle during the 4-year period immediately preceding the date of reinstatement;

(d) The applicant is applying for an additional endorsement on his or her license which was withdrawn that requires a knowledge test;

(e) The license has been expired for 1 year or more;

(f) The license has been withdrawn for 1 year or more; or

(g) The license was withdrawn because of the failure of the applicant to complete a knowledge test.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by R064-00, 8-14-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R216-08, 12-17-2008)

NAC 483.478 Reinstatement: Requirements. (NRS 483.220, 483.495, 483.908)

1. Except as otherwise provided in title 5 of NRS, if the Department has revoked or suspended a driver’s license pursuant to title 5 or chapter 483, 484A to 484E, inclusive, or 485 of NRS, before the reinstatement of the license, the applicant must, in addition to complying with any other conditions required by law:

(a) Comply with the requirements for the reinstatement of a driver’s license set forth in NAC 483.471 and 483.475;

(b) Provide any additional information requested by the Department for the evaluation of the applicant’s fitness to operate a motor vehicle safely and any other information that the Department deems relevant; and

2. If the Department has withdrawn the privilege to operate both a commercial motor vehicle and a noncommercial motor vehicle, before the reinstatement of the privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle, in addition to complying with the conditions set forth in subsection 1, an applicant must comply with the requirements for the reinstatement of the privilege to operate a noncommercial motor vehicle before complying with the requirements for reinstatement of the privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

3. If the Department has withdrawn a commercial driver’s license, but an applicant reinstates only a noncommercial driver’s license, the commercial driver’s license remains withdrawn until the applicant satisfies the applicable requirements for reinstatement of his or her commercial driver’s license.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Restricted License Reg. § VIII, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 1-19-84; 3-3-94; 8-29-96; R064-00, 8-14-2000; R218-03, 2-18-2004)

NAC 483.480 Termination or rescission of action to withdraw license or award of credit against period of revocation. (NRS 483.220, 483.495)

1. The Department will terminate or rescind an action to withdraw a driver’s license or award credit against the period of revocation if the action resulted from:

(a) Incorrect information on the driver’s license and the information has been corrected by the Department;

(b) A conviction and the Department has received a notice from the court amending the conviction to an offense which is not cause for the withdrawal of the license;

(c) A statement from a law enforcement officer and the Department has received a corrected statement from the officer amending the information that caused the withdrawal action; or

(d) A statement from a law enforcement officer and the Department has received an amended conviction order from the court finding that the license was incorrectly revoked.

2. If the action to withdraw a driver’s license resulted from a statement of the court that the court seized a person’s driver’s license at the time of a conviction and ordered the person not to operate a motor vehicle, the person must receive credit against the period of revocation from the time of the conviction to the time of withdrawal of the driver’s license by the Department.

3. If an investigation conducted by the Division of Compliance Enforcement of the Department indicates that a conviction has been recorded on the driving record of a person who is the victim of identity theft, or the subject of an action to withdraw a driver’s license is a victim of identity theft, and is not the actual person identified on the report of conviction or by a law enforcement agency at the time of the report, the Department will remove the conviction and terminate or rescind the action to withdraw a driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R218-03, 2-18-2004; R216-08, 12-17-2008)

NAC 483.485 Voluntary surrender of license: Contents of form; license deemed surrendered under certain circumstances. (NRS 483.220, 483.505)

1. A person who voluntarily surrenders his or her driver’s license to the Department shall complete a form, approved by the Department, which contains:

(a) A statement that the license is being voluntarily surrendered to the Department;

(b) A statement setting forth the reasons why the license is being surrendered;

(d) The date the license is being surrendered.

2. A license shall be deemed voluntarily surrendered to the Department because of, but not limited to, the following reasons:

(a) The license is held by a minor and the person who signed the application of the minor for the license dies; or

(b) The communication to the Department of confidential medical reasons that render the driver either physically or mentally incapable of driving.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95)

NAC 483.490 Voluntary surrender of license: Cancellation of driving privileges; issuance of identification card. (NRS 483.220, 483.505)

1. Driving privileges must be cancelled when a license is voluntarily surrendered for the following reasons:

(a) Release from liability by a person pursuant to NRS 483.310; or

(b) Confidential medical reasons.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who voluntarily surrenders his or her license to the Department for confidential medical reasons may obtain an identification card at no charge.

3. Before obtaining an identification card pursuant to subsection 2, a person who voluntarily surrenders his or her driver authorization card to the Department must submit the documentation required pursuant to NAC 483.050.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)

NAC 483.495 Requirements for obtaining new license after cancellation of minor’s license or voluntary surrender of license; reissuance of voluntarily surrendered license. (NRS 483.220, 483.495, 483.505)

1. A minor whose license is cancelled pursuant to NRS 483.310 may obtain a new license upon:

(a) The submission of an application signed and verified by a responsible person pursuant to NRS 483.300; or

(b) Attaining the age of 18 years.

2. A person who surrendered his or her license for confidential medical reasons and who is seeking to obtain a new license may be required by the Department to:

(a) Pass a knowledge, vision or driving skills test; and

(b) Submit information necessary to determine the person’s physical and mental ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ê A person who voluntarily surrenders his or her license at the request of the Department because of medical reasons will not be required to pay reinstatement fees.

3. A license that has been voluntarily surrendered to the Department and which is not otherwise subject to cancellation by the Department may be reissued upon:

(a) The filing of a new application; and

(b) The payment of the appropriate fees.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95)

DEMERIT POINTS

NAC 483.500 Use of demerit points. (NRS 483.220, 483.473)

1. The Department will not assign demerit points to a person for violation of a traffic law for which suspension or revocation of license is required by statute.

2. The Department will accumulate demerits for the 12-month period preceding a person’s latest conviction. When 12 months have elapsed from the date of a conviction, the demerits for that violation must be deleted from the total demerits accumulated by that person. The date of conviction rather than the date of the offense is the date on which accumulated demerits will be assessed.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Demerit Points Reg. § II, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, 12-15-94)

NAC 483.510 Number of points assessed. (NRS 483.220, 483.473) Demerit points will be assessed upon conviction of traffic violations as follows:

1. Accidents:
(a) Failing to stop and render aid at the scene of an accident	6 demerits
(b) Failing to disclose identity to a peace officer after a fatal accident or an accident causing personal injury	6 demerits
(c) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage before a peace officer arrives	6 demerits
2. Backing and pulling away:
(a) Starting improperly from a parked position	2 demerits
(b) Unsafe backing	2 demerits
3. Following too closely or failing to leave sufficient distance between vehicles	4 demerits
4. Inattention to driving:
(a) Driving without due care, including, without limitation, failing to decrease speed when necessary	4 demerits
(b) Careless driving	6 demerits
(c) Imprudent driving, including, without limitation, failing to maintain full attention	4 demerits
(d) Coasting when prohibited	4 demerits
5. Miscellaneous:
(a) Driving onto or from a controlled-access highway where prohibited	2 demerits
(b) Crossing over a fire hose	2 demerits
(c) Minor moving traffic violations other than those listed in this section	2 demerits
(d) Impeding or blocking traffic	2 demerits
(e) Failing to drive in the slow lane when required [	2 demerits
(f) Unsafe operation, including failing to use headlights when required 2 demerits	2 demerits
(g) Driving on a sidewalk, ditch or shoulder	1 demerit
(h) Following within 500 feet of an emergency vehicle	1 demerit
(i) Driving through a funeral or other procession	1 demerit
6. Motorcycle violations:
(a) Carrying too many passengers	1 demerit
(b) Failing to keep one hand on the handlebars	2 demerits
(c) Failing to wear protective headgear	2 demerits
(d) Failing to wear glasses, goggles or face shields when the motorcycle is not equipped with a windscreen	2 demerits
(e) Riding between vehicles which occupy adjacent lanes or operating more than two motorcycles abreast in a single lane	2 demerits
7. Overtaking and passing:
(a) Cutting in before it is safe in overtaking a vehicle	4 demerits
(b) Passing where prohibited or without sufficient clearance (except in a no-passing zone)	4 demerits
(c) Unsafe passing on the right	4 demerits
(d) Changing lanes improperly	4 demerits
8. Passing a stopped school bus when it is displaying a flashing red light signal	4 demerits
9. Reckless driving	8 demerits
10. Right-of-way:
(a) Failing to yield at an open intersection	4 demerits
(b) Failing to yield at a stop sign or at a controlled intersection	4 demerits
(c) Failing to yield when entering a highway	4 demerits
(d) Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle	4 demerits
(e) Failing to yield to or to exercise due care to avoid a collision with a pedestrian	4 demerits
(f) Failing to yield to or to exercise due care to avoid a collision with a person riding a bicycle	4 demerits
(g) Failing to yield when turning	4 demerits
(h) Failing to yield at a private driveway	4 demerits
11. Signaling:
(a) Failing to give the appropriate signal when required	1 demerit
(b) Failing to sound the horn when required	1 demerit
12. Speeding:
(a) Speeding at least 41 miles per hour over the posted speed limit	5 demerits
(b) Speeding at least 31, but not more than 40, miles per hour over the posted speed limit	4 demerits
(c) Speeding at least 21, but not more than 30, miles per hour over the posted speed limit	3 demerits
(d) Speeding at least 11, but not more than 20, miles per hour over the posted speed limit	2 demerits
(e) Speeding at least 1, but not more than 10, miles per hour over the posted speed limit, unless the person is speeding as set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 484B.617	1 demerit
(f) Speeding with no actual speed or other relevant information indicated	2 demerits
13. Traffic signs, signals and road markings that regulate, warn or guide traffic:
(a) Disobeying a police officer or a flag person	4 demerits
(b) Disregarding an official traffic control device, including, without limitation, signs, signals and markings	4 demerits
(c) Disregarding an official traffic control device which exhibits colored lights	4 demerits
(d) Disregarding or failing to stop at a railroad signal or marked crossing gate	4 demerits
(e) Driving through a safety zone	4 demerits
(f) Passing in a no-passing zone or over a double yellow line	4 demerits
(g) Disregarding a road block sign or control	4 demerits
(h) Disregarding the control signal of a school crossing guard 4 demerits	4 demerits
14. Turning movements:
(a) Unsafe turn using an improper position and method	4 demerits
(b) Improper or prohibited U-turn, or U-turn on a curve or a hill	3 demerits
15. Wrong side or wrong way:
(a) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street	4 demerits
(b) Driving in the center lane when unnecessary	4 demerits
(c) Failing to drive on the right side when required	4 demerits
(d) Driving on the wrong side of a highway	4 demerits
(e) Failing to keep in the proper lane on a mountain highway	4 demerits
(f) Driving the wrong way around a rotary traffic island	4 demerits
16. Impaired driving:
(a) Driving with impaired ability because of alcohol or drugs	7 demerits
(b) Drinking an alcoholic beverage while driving	5 demerits

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Demerit Points Reg. § IV, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-5-84; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; 12-15-94; R136-97, 11-14-97; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R017-06, 5-4-2006)

NAC 483.530 Release of information. (NRS 483.220)

1. Upon request, the Department will furnish any general information contained in its files, with the exception of medical information. Insurance companies and the general public may obtain information concerning convictions for a 3-year period after the date of conviction and accident reports for a 3-year period after the date of the accident.

2. Law enforcement agencies and courts within the United States, as well as an attorney representing a client in any matter involving his or her conviction, may receive information concerning convictions for a 7-year period after the date of conviction.

3. A school district may receive information concerning accident reports and convictions for a 9-year period after the date of conviction of or date of the accident involving an employee or potential employee who is or will be transporting pupils.

4. A person may receive any information contained in his or her file.

5. The Department will only release information under the conditions specified in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq., as that Act reads on October 29, 1981.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Demerit Points Reg. § V, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-5-84)

INTERJURISDICTIONAL EXCHANGE OF DRIVING RECORDS

NAC 483.550 Definitions. (NRS 481.051) For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of 23 C.F.R. Part 1327.5, section 205 of the National Driver Register Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-364), as those provisions existed on October 25, 1982, and NAC 483.565:

1. “Denial” means the denial by the Department of the issuance of an original driver’s license or instruction permit to an applicant who is not qualified to receive a license or permit pursuant to the provisions of NAC 483.550 to NAC 483.565, inclusive.

2. “Original driver’s license or instruction permit” means:

(a) The first issuance of a driver’s license or instruction permit to an applicant in this State; or

(b) The issuance of a driver’s license or instruction permit in this State to an applicant who held a driver’s license or instruction permit in this State, but surrendered the driver’s license or instruction permit in another state.

3. “Refusal” means the refusal of the Department to issue a driver’s license or instruction permit, other than an original driver’s license or instruction permit, to a person who is not qualified to receive such a driver’s license or permit pursuant to the provisions of NAC 483.550 to 483.565, inclusive.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R013-97, eff. 11-14-97)

NAC 483.555 Adoption by reference of certain provisions of Code of Federal Regulations. (NRS 481.051)

1. The Department hereby adopts by reference the provisions of 23 C.F.R. Part 1327.5 and Appendix A to Part 1327, “Abridged Listing of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Violations Exchange Code, Used by the NDR for Recording Driver License Denials, Withdrawals, and Convictions of Motor Vehicle-Related Offenses,” as those provisions existed on April 1, 2007, and any subsequent amendments to those provisions. A copy of the provisions of 23 C.F.R. Part 1327.5 and Appendix A to Part 1327 may be obtained by mail from the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000, or by telephone at (866) 512-1800, for the price of $45.

2. As used in 23 C.F.R. Part 1327.5 (a), “for cause” means an adverse action taken by a state against a person which is based on a violation set forth in Appendix A to Part 1327.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R013-97, eff. 11-14-97; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R216-08, 12-17-2008)

NAC 483.560 Adoption by reference of certain provisions of National Driver Register Act of 1982. (NRS 481.051) The Department hereby adopts by reference the provisions of section 205 of the National Driver Register Act of 1982, Public Law 97-364, as those provisions existed on October 25, 1982. A copy of those provisions may be obtained by mail from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000, or by telephone at (866) 512-1800, for the price of $52.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R013-97, eff. 11-14-97)

NAC 483.565 Denial or refusal to issue license under certain circumstances. (NRS 481.051) The Department will deny or refuse to issue a license to any person who, upon an examination of the person’s driving record in this State, any other state, the District of Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States or any country, indicates that his or her driver’s license or privilege to drive in that jurisdiction is suspended, revoked or cancelled or his or her application for a driver’s license in that jurisdiction has been denied.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R013-97, eff. 11-14-97)

LICENSES FOR SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS

NAC 483.700 Return of licenses. (NRS 481.051, 483.340) The holder of a license issued pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 483.340 must return the license to the Department immediately upon:

1. Completion of the investigation for which it was issued; or

2. Termination of the holder’s participation in the investigation.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh., eff. 9-5-84)

SCHOOLS FOR DRIVERS

General Provisions

NAC 483.708 Definitions. (NRS 481.051) As used in NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 483.712 to 483.740, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A 9-6-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R009-08, 6-17-2008; R178-20, 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.712 “Behind-the-wheel training” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Behind-the-wheel training” means the portion of a course of training provided by a school for training drivers which is taught through the operation of a motor vehicle under real conditions and which is characterized by a student driving on a driving range, on the street, or both, while under the direction of a licensed instructor.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R150-98, eff. 9-25-98)

NAC 483.7125 “Branch location” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Branch location” means an established place of business, other than a principal place of business, that has been authorized by the Department to conduct a school for drivers.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.713 “Central Repository” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Central Repository” means the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R150-98, eff. 9-25-98)

NAC 483.714 “Classroom instruction” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Classroom instruction” means the portion of a course of training provided by a school for drivers that is taught in a classroom environment by a licensed instructor, other than the provision of classroom instruction to a person who is under 18 years of age. The term includes instruction provided by a school for training drivers in an interactive course that uses communications technology pursuant to NRS 483.725.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R150-98, eff. 9-25-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.7143 “Classroom instruction to a person who is under 18 years of age” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Classroom instruction to a person who is under 18 years of age” means instruction that is provided by a school for training drivers to enable a person who is under 18 years of age to obtain a license to drive pursuant to NRS 483.250.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.7146 “Communications technology” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Communications technology” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 483.725.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.715 “Course” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Course” means a program of instruction offered by a school for drivers which includes instruction in a classroom or motor vehicle, or both.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.720 “Established place of business” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Established place of business” means a place where a school for drivers is authorized by the Department to conduct the business of the school. The term includes a principal place of business and a branch location.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.725 “Instructor” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Instructor” means a person who is licensed by the Department to teach a course in a school for drivers.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by R150-98, 9-25-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.727 “Instructor trainee” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Instructor trainee” means a person licensed by the Department to teach a course in a school for drivers so long as a licensed instructor is present in the classroom.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.730 “Operator” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Operator” means a person, including an owner of a school for drivers or a person designated by the owner, who is licensed by the Department to direct and manage the operations of a school for drivers.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.733 “School for drivers” defined. (NRS 481.051) “School for drivers” includes:

1. A school for training drivers;

2. A school or other entity that offers a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders; and

3. A school that offers a course on traffic safety, including, without limitation, defensive driving.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.735 “School for training drivers” defined. (NRS 481.051) “School for training drivers” means a business conducted by a natural person, association, partnership, corporation or other business entity, for the education of students, in a classroom or by means of communications technology, or in a motor vehicle, in preparation for the examination for a driver’s license or learner’s permit required by the Department to operate a motor vehicle.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.740 “Student” defined. (NRS 481.051) “Student” means a person enrolled in a school for drivers which is licensed by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

Licensing of Operators and Instructors

NAC 483.745 Required licensing; transferability of license. (NRS 481.051, 483.700)

1. A person shall not operate a school for drivers in this State unless he or she is licensed by the Department.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 483.777, a person shall not act as an instructor or an instructor trainee in a school for drivers unless the person holds a valid license to do so issued by the Department.

3. Any license issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, is personal to the licensee and is not transferable to any person.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh., eff. 9-5-84; A 12-27-93; 9-6-96; R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.590)

NAC 483.747 Application and fee for license; request for duplicate license. (NRS 481.051)

1. An application for any license issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, must:

(a) Be completed on a form provided by the Department;

(b) Be signed by the applicant;

(1) In person, at any field service office that provides full service; or

(2) By mail, to the Department of Motor Vehicles, OL/BL Alternate Delivery, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, Nevada 89711; and

(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 and NAC 483.753, be accompanied by the fee required pursuant to NRS 483.780.

2. A request for a duplicate license must be submitted to the Department in the same manner as an application for a license. No fee is required to obtain a duplicate license.

3. The Department will not impose a fee for an application to operate a branch location of a school for which the applicant already has a license.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Traffic Safety School Reg. § III, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-5-84; 7-29-86; 12-27-93; 9-6-96; R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.600)

NAC 483.748 Application for license as operator: Federal identification number and electronic mail address. (NRS 481.051) An application for a license or the renewal of a license to operate a school for drivers must include the federal identification number and an electronic mail address of the applicant’s business.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R009-08, eff. 6-17-2008)

NAC 483.750 Licensure as operator: Prerequisites; operation of branch location or multiple schools; surrender of license upon ceasing operation or closing branch location. (NRS 481.051, 483.710)

1. In addition to any applicable statutory requirements, an applicant for a license to operate a school for drivers must:

(a) Submit to the Department:

(1) The full legal name and address of principal residence of each person who has an ownership interest in the school or who is an officer of the school; and

(2) The proposed days and hours of operation of the school;

(b) Be a licensed instructor for a course, or employ or contract for the services of at least one person who is a licensed instructor;

(c) Within the 2 years immediately preceding the date an applicant submits his or her application to operate a school, not have a conviction of:

(1) Two or more traffic offenses; or

(2) A gross misdemeanor;

(d) Within the 5 years immediately preceding the date an applicant submits his or her application to operate a school, not have been convicted of a felony;

(e) Never have been convicted of:

(1) An offense involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude;

(2) A sexual offense as defined in NRS 179D.097; or

(3) A crime that the Department determines is related to the operation of a school for drivers; and

(f) Not be a law enforcement officer whose primary duty assignment includes the enforcement of traffic laws in the jurisdiction in which the school is located.

2. If the applicant is applying for a license to operate a school for training drivers that will provide behind-the-wheel training, the applicant must furnish the Department with:

(a) A list of each vehicle used by the school for training drivers, including the year, make, model and vehicle identification number of each vehicle;

(b) A copy of the certificate of insurance that clearly identifies the vehicle insured for each vehicle used by the school for training drivers;

(d) The proposed plan of behind-the-wheel training that the school will offer, including copies of detailed training outlines;

(e) Proof of the experience required by subsection 5 of NRS 483.710; and

(f) Any other information concerning the applicant’s honesty and integrity which the Department considers necessary.

3. An operator shall include in the application the address of each place where the operator conducts business and the name under which he or she does business at each address. If an operator does business at more than one address, the operator shall designate one address as his or her principal place of business and one name as the principal name of the business. The operator shall designate as branch locations all his or her other business addresses not otherwise designated as a principal place of business pursuant to this subsection. A branch location must be operated under the same name as the principal place of business.

4. An applicant who makes application to the Department to operate more than one school, in addition to meeting the requirements of subsections 2 and 3, must meet the requirements of NRS 483.710 and:

(a) Submit a separate application and fee for each school the applicant will be operating under a different name; and

(b) Prohibit an instructor employed by the school from instructing at a school or branch location for which he or she is not licensed.

5. If a school ceases operation as a school for training drivers, it shall immediately surrender to the Department the license issued by the Department.

6. If a school closes a branch location, it shall surrender to the Department the license for that location within 10 calendar days after the date of closure.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 9-13-85; A 11-9-95; R150-98, 9-25-98; R065-00, 8-21-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.751 Licensure as operator: Filing of surety bond for branch location. (NRS 481.051, 483.710) The Department will interpret the provisions of NRS 483.710 concerning the filing of a surety bond as not requiring a licensed operator of a school for training drivers who has filed such a surety bond to file an additional surety bond if:

1. The operator files an application to operate a branch location of the school; and

2. The branch location will have the identical ownership and be operated under the same name as the school.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.752 Licensure as instructor: Prerequisites; interview of applicant; transfer of license; instruction at multiple schools; termination of relationship with school. (NRS 481.051, 483.720, 483.7205, 483.721)

1. Each applicant for licensure as an instructor must, in addition to all applicable statutory requirements, provide to the Department:

(a) Proof acceptable to the Department that the applicant possesses a valid driver’s license issued by this State;

(b) Proof acceptable to the Department that the applicant:

(1) Has received a high school diploma or its equivalent; or

(2) If the application is for licensure as an instructor for a school for training drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles, has accumulated, in the 7 years immediately preceding his or her application, not less than 5 years’ experience in the operation of commercial vehicles;

(1) Full legal name;

(2) Date of birth;

(3) Social security number and driver’s license number; and

(4) Address of principal residence;

(d) The official name of the school at which the applicant will be an instructor;

(e) A resume that summarizes the applicant’s education, experience, certification as an instructor and fitness for the position;

(f) Any certificates which substantiate that the applicant meets the qualifications for licensure as an instructor; and

(g) Any other information concerning the applicant which the Department may consider necessary to determine whether the applicant is qualified for licensure.

2. If the application is for a license as an instructor for a school for training drivers, the applicant, in addition to all applicable statutory requirements and the requirements of subsection 1, must:

(a) Submit to the Department to satisfy the requirements of NRS 483.7205:

(1) Two cards upon which the applicant’s fingerprints, taken by an agent of the Department who has been authorized by the Department to take fingerprints or by a law enforcement agency, are displayed;

(2) Written permission that authorizes the Department to forward those cards to the Central Repository for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and

(3) A fee for processing the fingerprints of the applicant that is equal to the total amount charged by the Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for processing the fingerprints of the applicant.

(b) Obtain a score of at least 80 percent on a practical demonstration of driving ability over a prescribed course established by the Department in the type of vehicle in which the applicant will be providing instruction.

(1) Not have, in any jurisdiction:

(I) More than two convictions for a moving traffic violation within the 24 months immediately preceding the date on which the applicant submitted his or her application;

(II) Any convictions involving alcohol or controlled substances within the 3 years immediately preceding the date on which the applicant submitted his or her application; or

(III) Had the applicant’s driver’s license or driving privilege suspended or revoked within the 3 years immediately preceding the date on which the applicant submitted his or her application;

(2) Be authorized to operate a vehicle of the classification necessary for the type of vehicle in which the applicant will be giving instruction; and

(3) Submit evidence that the applicant has possessed, for at least 5 years, a driver’s license of the classification necessary for the type of vehicle in which he or she will be giving instruction.

3. An applicant who seeks approval to provide classroom instruction to a person who is under 18 years of age must, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, submit school transcripts or other documentation as proof of completion of at least 40 hours of instruction at the college level, or the equivalent thereof, as evidenced by the accumulation of four credits for continuing education or other training acceptable to the Department that pertains to the development of skills related to driving or providing instruction. An instructor in a school for training commercial vehicle operators and an instructor who is not approved to provide classroom instruction to a person who is under 18 years of age may submit proof of other education and experience that is acceptable to the Department.

4. If the application is for a license as an instructor for a school for traffic safety or a school or other entity that offers a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders, the applicant, in addition to any applicable statutory requirements and the requirements of subsection 1, must:

(a) Have education or experience in a field related directly to the subject matter to be taught, such as:

(1) Traffic safety;

(2) Law enforcement;

(3) Drivers’ education or improvement; or

(4) Some other closely related field approved by the Department.

(b) Present proof to the Department that the applicant has successfully completed a course of instruction in the subject matter to be taught.

(c) Not be a law enforcement officer whose primary duty assignment includes the enforcement of traffic laws in the jurisdiction in which the school is located.

(d) If the application is for a license as an instructor to teach at a school or other entity that offers a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders, have a minimum of 2 years of education or experience in a field related directly to the problems of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances, such as rehabilitative counseling for persons with alcohol or other substance use disorders, or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the Department.

5. A representative of the Department may interview an applicant for any license as an instructor to evaluate his or her knowledge, skills and abilities, and fitness for receiving a license.

6. An instructor may transfer his or her license to another school after notifying the Department.

7. An instructor must obtain a separate license for each school at which he or she acts as an instructor. An instructor must file a separate application and pay a separate fee for each such license.

8. If an instructor terminates his or her employment or contractual relationship with a school for drivers, the instructor shall surrender his or her license to instruct at that school to the operator of the school. The operator shall forward the surrendered license to the Department not later than 10 days after the termination of the employment or relationship. The Department will issue an updated license to authorize the instructor to teach at a different school for the remaining term of the surrendered license if the instructor submits to the Department:

(a) All documentation required by the Department; and

(b) A certificate of employment indicating the instructor has been reemployed by a licensed school.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A 9-6-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.616)

NAC 483.753 Licensure as instructor trainee: Prerequisites; fee; instruction of course; expiration and renewal of license. (NRS 481.051)

1. An applicant for a license as an instructor trainee must, in addition to the requirements of NAC 483.747, submit to the Department:

(a) A resume of the applicant’s education, experience and fitness for the position; and

(b) Any other information concerning the applicant which the Department considers necessary to determine whether the applicant is qualified for licensure.

2. The Department will not charge a fee for the issuance of a license as an instructor trainee.

3. An instructor trainee shall not instruct a course unless an instructor is present while the instructor trainee instructs that course.

4. A license as an instructor trainee issued by the Department is valid for 6 months and may be renewed not more than one time for an additional period of 6 months.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 9-6-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.618)

NAC 483.754 Action on application for license; temporary licensure of instructor for school for training drivers. (NRS 481.051)

1. A representative of the Department appointed by the Director will review each application for any license issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the representative will approve or reject the application or request additional information within 30 days after the date on which the Department receives the application or additional information.

3. If the application is for a license to operate a school for training drivers, the representative will, before the application is approved or denied:

(a) Inspect the premises of the school for training drivers to ensure that the school has satisfactorily complied with all applicable state and local health and safety codes;

(b) Review all applicable city and county business licenses of the school;

(c) If the application requests approval to offer instruction in a classroom, inspect the premises of the school for training drivers to ensure:

(1) The existence of satisfactory:

(I) Space for each student;

(II) Facilities for persons with disabilities;

(III) Desks or tables, and chairs;

(IV) Restroom facilities; and

(V) Accessibility of the classroom to the area for parking; and

(2) That the cleanliness of the equipment and facilities of the school for training drivers is satisfactory to the Department; and

(d) Evaluate the curriculum and qualifications of each instructor of the school.

4. If the application is for a license as an instructor for a school for training drivers and the Department has not yet received the report of criminal history of the applicant from the Federal Bureau of Investigation after the applicant has submitted the appropriate fingerprint cards, authorization for the report and the fee in accordance with NRS 483.7205 and paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NAC 483.752, the Department may, before the application is approved or denied, issue a temporary license as an instructor for a school for training drivers. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a temporary license issued pursuant to this subsection expires on the date on which the Department approves or denies the application or upon the expiration of 6 months after the temporary license is issued, whichever occurs first. If the Department does not receive the report of criminal history within 6 months after the temporary license is issued, the Department may extend the temporary license until the report is received and the Department approves or denies the application.

5. The Department may, before approving or rejecting an application, request another state or local governmental agency to review the application, curriculum or facility of the school.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Traffic Safety School Reg. § II, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 9-5-84; 7-29-86; 12-27-93; 9-6-96; R157-01, 8-27-2002; R145-04, 10-4-2004)

NAC 483.756 Grounds for denial of application. (NRS 481.051) The Department may deny an application for:

1. Any license issued by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, if the applicant:

(a) Held, at any time, a license issued by the Department that was refused renewal or was cancelled, suspended or revoked; or

(b) Has committed an act that would be grounds for the refusal to renew or the cancellation, suspension or revocation of a license.

2. A license to operate a school for drivers if the name under which the applicant proposes to do business:

(a) Violates the provisions of NAC 483.772; or

(b) May tend to mislead or confuse the public.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.757 School for training drivers: Examination of instructors and applicants for licensure as instructor; reexamination of qualifications of operator or instructor. (NRS 481.051, 483.720)

1. The Department may require an instructor at a school for training drivers to submit to a physical and mental examination as the Department finds necessary to determine the applicant’s fitness to instruct a course, if there is reason to believe that he or she does not have the ability to provide adequate instruction. If the instructor refuses or fails to submit to the physical and mental examination within 30 days after the date on which the instructor was notified of the requirement, the Department may temporarily suspend his or her license until the instructor submits to the examination. The period of suspension commences 30 days after the date on which the suspension order was mailed.

2. The Department will establish an examination for the licensure of an applicant as an instructor at a school for training drivers. The examination may consist of an actual demonstration or a written examination, or both. If the examination includes an actual demonstration, it will be sufficient in scope to determine if the applicant consistently complies with all traffic laws and consistently practices the safe operation of a motor vehicle. If the examination includes a written examination, it will cover the:

(a) Traffic laws and procedures for licensing in this State;

(b) Practices of safe driving;

(d) Applicant’s knowledge of teaching methods and techniques; and

(e) Laws and regulations that apply to an instructor.

3. An applicant for a license as an instructor for a school for training drivers who fails to pass the examination established pursuant to subsection 2 must wait at least 24 hours before the applicant may retake the examination.

4. The Department may require a person who has a license to operate a school for training drivers or as an instructor at a school for training drivers to submit to a reexamination of the person’s qualifications if the Department has reason to believe that the licensee does not have the qualifications required for licensure. If the licensee refuses to submit to a reexamination, the Department may suspend his or her license until he or she submits to a reexamination.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A 9-6-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.632)

NAC 483.758 Use of license as instructor of school for training drivers; instruction at multiple schools; issuance of duplicate license. (NRS 481.051)

1. A license issued to an instructor of a school for training drivers may be used in the school or any licensed branch location of the school for which the license was issued.

2. A licensed instructor who will be instructing at more than one school must apply to the Department and pay the required license fee for each school in which he or she will instruct.

3. The Department will issue a duplicate license if a licensee submits a properly signed request in writing. The Department will not impose a charge for a duplicate license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by R150-98, 9-25-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.763)

NAC 483.760 Display and contents of license as operator; display of license as instructor. (NRS 481.051)

1. A license to operate a school for drivers issued to the operator of the school must:

(a) Be displayed in a conspicuous place visible to the public within each principal place of business and each branch location; and

(b) Include:

(1) The full legal name of the licensee;

(2) The physical address of the principal place of business or branch location;

(3) The number of the license;

(4) The date of expiration of the license; and

(5) Each activity for which the school for drivers is approved by the Department to provide courses.

2. The holder of a license as an instructor for a school for drivers shall post the license in a conspicuous place on the premises of the school for which the license is issued.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t. of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 9-13-85; A 11-9-95; R150-98, 9-25-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.7605 Renewal of license as operator. (NRS 481.051, 483.730, 483.760)

1. To renew a license to operate a school for drivers, a licensee must submit to the Department:

(a) On a form provided by the Department, a completed application for renewal;

(b) The nonrefundable fee for licensure required by NRS 483.780;

(c) A list of the days and hours of operation of the school, including the hours during which the office of the school is open;

(d) If the licensee is a natural person, the statement prescribed in NRS 483.722;

(e) If the licensee is a school for training drivers that provides behind-the-wheel training, for each vehicle used by the school for training drivers:

(1) A current list of the year, make, model and vehicle identification number of the vehicle;

(2) A copy of the certificate of insurance that clearly identifies the vehicle insured; and

(3) A copy of the lease agreement for each vehicle which is leased by the school; and

(f) Any additional information that the Department determines is necessary to enable it to carry out the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive.

2. The Department will accept an application for renewal up to 30 days after the date on which a license expires. If an application is submitted more than 30 days after the date on which a license expires and the license was not suspended or revoked by the Department at the time of expiration, the license shall be deemed permanently lapsed and the licensee must submit an application for initial licensure.

3. A license that is suspended may not be renewed until it has been reinstated by the Department. If a period of suspension or revocation extends beyond the expiration of the license, the license may not be renewed and the licensee who wishes to resume business as a school for drivers must submit an application for initial licensure after the period of suspension or revocation has passed.

4. The Department will not renew a license if:

(a) No course has been presented at the school during the year immediately preceding the application for the renewal of the license; or

(b) The licensee fails to comply with the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, or NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by R150-98, 9-25-98; R065-00, 8-21-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.762 Renewal of license as instructor. (NRS 481.051, 483.730)

1. To renew a license as an instructor, a licensee must submit to the Department:

(a) On a form provided by the Department, a completed application for renewal;

(b) The fee for licensure required by NRS 483.780;

(d) Evidence satisfactory to the Department of the licensee’s continued professional education, training or experience.

2. A licensee shall, during each 5-year period after the initial issuance of his or her license, pass a written examination administered by the Department.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a licensee approved by the Department to provide classroom instruction to a person who is under 18 years of age must submit evidence with his or her application for renewal, in the form of a school transcript or other documentation which verifies:

(a) Completion of at least 40 hours of instruction at the college level, or the equivalent thereof, as evidenced by the accumulation of four credits for continuing education or other training acceptable to the Department which pertains to the development of skills related to driving or providing instruction, within the 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the application for renewal is submitted; or

(b) At least 40 hours of other instruction, training or seminars which pertain to the development of skills related to driving or providing instruction in driving, within the 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the application for renewal is submitted.

4. An instructor approved by the Department to provide behind-the-wheel training in a school for training drivers or classroom instruction to commercial vehicle operators must submit evidence with the instructor’s application for renewal, in the form of a school transcript or other documentation which verifies:

(a) Completion of at least 18 hours of education or training that relates to driving skills or to providing instruction; or

(b) At least 1 year of experience providing instruction that is deemed acceptable by the Department for the purposes of renewing the instructor’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by R150-98, 9-25-98; R065-00, 8-21-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.7625 Grounds for suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license. (NRS 481.051, 483.760) The Department may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license to operate a school or as an instructor if:

1. The applicant was previously issued a license by the Department that was suspended or revoked by the Department and was not reissued or reinstated;

2. The applicant has committed an act which would be a ground for the suspension or revocation of a license;

3. The applicant has knowingly made a false statement or concealed a material fact in applying for the license;

4. In the case of an application for a license to operate a school, the name proposed for the school violates the provisions concerning names set forth in NAC 483.772 or could be confusing or misleading to the general public;

5. The licensee fails to comply with the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, or NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive, including, without limitation, failure to:

(a) Apply for approval from the Department for changes in the curriculum, schedule of classes or physical or mailing address of the school as required by NAC 483.768; or

(b) Provide the Department with a current schedule of classes and instructors at least once a month;

6. The applicant has been convicted of:

(a) A felony;

(b) A gross misdemeanor;

(d) A sexual offense as defined in NRS 179D.097; or

(e) A crime that the Department determines is related to the license for which the applicant applies; or

7. The Director determines that suspending, revoking or refusing to renew the license of the applicant is in the best interest of the public.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by R150-98, 9-25-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.7631 Additional grounds for suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license; licensing of instructor who is convicted of traffic offense involving alcohol or controlled substance. (NRS 481.051, 483.710, 483.725, 483.760)

1. The Department may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew:

(a) Any license issued pursuant to NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, if, in addition to the grounds set forth in NRS 483.760:

(1) The licensee is convicted of a:

(I) Felony in this State or any other jurisdiction;

(II) Gross misdemeanor;

(III) Misdemeanor for violating any of the provisions of NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive;

(IV) Crime involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude;

(V) Sexual offense as defined in NRS 179D.097; or

(VI) Crime that the Department determines is related to the license in question.

(2) The licensee willfully fails to comply with any:

(I) Statute of this State governing motor vehicles, including, without limitation, NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto; or

(II) Directive issued by the Director.

(3) The licensee fails or refuses to pay or otherwise discharge any final judgment entered against the licensee arising out of any misrepresentation or fraud committed by the licensee in connection with the license.

(4) The Director determines that:

(I) The licensee knowingly made a false or misleading statement or concealed a material fact in connection with his or her application for the license;

(II) The licensee is unfit to hold the license;

(III) The licensee no longer satisfies the requirements for the issuance of the license; or

(IV) The suspension or revocation of the license, or the refusal to renew the license, is in the best interest of the public.

(b) A license to operate a school for drivers if the licensee:

(1) Makes any change in the curriculum, schedule of classes or physical or mailing address of the school without having first applied for and obtained the approval of the Department for the change as required by NAC 483.768;

(2) Fails to provide the Department with a current schedule of classes and instructors at least once a month;

(3) Fails to satisfy the Department that the licensee:

(I) Holds a license as an instructor; or

(II) Employs or contracts with a licensed instructor to operate the school;

(4) Permits a class to be taught by:

(I) An unlicensed person; or

(II) An instructor trainee without an instructor being present in the classroom; or

(5) Ceases to maintain an established place of business in this State, unless the licensee provides a course of training that consists in whole of classroom instruction that is taught interactively through the use of communications technology pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 483.725.

(c) A license to operate a school for training drivers if the licensee fails to maintain the surety bond required by NRS 483.710 or any other bond or license required by any political subdivision of this State.

(d) A license to operate a school for drivers if the licensee has on its staff an instructor or employee who is registered as a third-party certifier pursuant to NAC 483.1224 if:

(1) Such an instructor or employee executes an affidavit certifying the driving ability of a student enrolled at the school and:

(I) The instructor or employee did not administer the skills test to the student; or

(II) The instructor or employee also conducted the instruction to the student relating to the test given.

(2) A person other than such an instructor or employee executes an affidavit certifying the driving ability of a student enrolled at the school.

(3) The operator of the school refuses to allow an agent of the Department to inspect, during normal business hours, all books, records and files of the school that relate to such instructors at the school and to the students enrolled at the school whose driving abilities are being certified by those instructors or employees.

(e) A license as an instructor or the registration of an employee who is registered as a third-party certifier pursuant to NAC 483.1224, if the licensee or employee violates any provision of NAC 483.121 to 483.1236, inclusive.

(f) A license as an instructor or instructor trainee if the licensee is convicted of any traffic offense involving alcohol or a controlled substance.

2. If the Department revokes the license of an instructor upon the revocation of the driver’s license or driving privilege of the instructor following the instructor’s conviction of any traffic offense involving alcohol or a controlled substance, the Department will not:

(a) Issue to that person a new license as an instructor until 1 year after the date of the reinstatement of his or her driver’s license or driving privilege; or

(b) Approve that person to provide behind-the-wheel training until 3 years after the date of the reinstatement of his or her driver’s license or driving privilege.

3. For the purposes of this section, the failure of a licensee to comply with a directive of the Director shall be deemed to be willful if the licensee fails to comply with the directive within 10 days after the licensee’s receipt of the directive.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002; A by R107-03, 2-18-2004; R049-15, 4-4-2016; R178-20, 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.764 Hearing concerning cancellation, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew license. (NRS 481.051)

1. The holder of a license issued by the Department pursuant to NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, may, within 30 days after receipt of a notice of the cancellation, suspension or revocation of, or the refusal to renew, the license, petition the Department in writing for a hearing conducted by a hearing officer of the Department.

2. Upon filing the petition, a date for the hearing must be fixed no later than 30 days after the receipt of the request for hearing or as soon thereafter as practicable.

3. The hearing must be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 233B of NRS and chapter 481 of NAC.

4. Within 30 days after the hearing, the hearing officer of the Department shall make a final determination.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 9-13-85; A 11-9-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.7645 Surrender of suspended or revoked license; licensing of instructor whose driver’s license is suspended or revoked. (NRS 481.051, 483.760)

1. If the license of a person to operate a school for drivers or as an instructor has been suspended, the license must be surrendered to the Department.

2. If the driver’s license of a person who is licensed as an instructor and approved by the Department to provide behind-the-wheel training has been suspended or revoked for any cause, the Department may suspend or revoke the instructor’s license.

3. A person whose license is suspended or revoked pursuant to subsection 2 may not reapply for a license within 3 years after the date of the reinstatement of his or her driver’s license or driving privilege.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 9-13-85; A 11-9-95; R150-98, 9-25-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.7651 Administrative fines: Imposition and amount; date due; failure to pay. (NRS 481.051, 483.767)

1. The Department may impose an administrative fine of not less than $1,500 or more than $2,500 for any violation of NRS 483.700.

2. For any other violation of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, or any rule, regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto, the Department may impose:

(a) For a first offense, an administrative fine of not less than $100 or more than $500.

(b) For a second offense, an administrative fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000.

(d) For a fourth or subsequent offense, an administrative fine of not less than $1,500 or more than $2,500.

3. For the purposes of determining whether an offense is a second or subsequent offense, a cease and desist order issued by the Department shall be deemed to be a first offense.

4. A person against whom the Department has imposed an administrative fine shall pay the amount of the fine to the Department not later than the date specified in the notice of the violation, unless the person has requested a hearing pursuant to NRS 483.767.

5. If a person fails to pay an administrative fine when due, the Director may:

(a) Refuse to issue any license to the person pursuant to this chapter and chapter 483 of NRS; and

(b) Suspend or revoke any license issued to the person pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and chapter 483 of NRS.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R009-08, eff. 6-17-2008)

Administration and Operation

NAC 483.766 Place of business of school: Requirements; inspection; exception. (NRS 481.051, 483.710, 483.725)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, an established place of business for a school for drivers, in addition to complying with all applicable statutory requirements:

(a) Must be located within this State;

(b) Must not consist only of a temporary address, mail drop or post office box;

(d) Must provide for adequate:

(1) Ventilation;

(2) Heating and air-conditioning;

(3) Lighting;

(4) Space per student and space for testing purposes;

(5) Fire exits;

(6) Restrooms;

(7) Facilities for persons with disabilities;

(8) Desks, chairs and audiovisual aids; and

(9) Accessibility to public parking areas or spaces;

(e) Must comply with all applicable state and local zoning, health and safety codes; and

(f) Must not be housed within a:

(1) Facility that dispenses any alcoholic beverage;

(2) Hotel room;

(3) House trailer or mobile home unless, after inspection, a fire or health authority approves the use of the house trailer or mobile home as an established place of business;

(4) Private home, unless the private home is licensed for that use by a business-licensing agency of competent jurisdiction; or

(5) Rooming house.

2. If the established place of business is to be designated a principal place of business, it must be of sufficient size to store safely the books and records of the principal place of business and all branch locations operated under the same name.

3. A representative of the Department may inspect an established place of business at any reasonable time to determine compliance with the requirements of this section.

4. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if the course of training provided by the licensee consists in whole of classroom instruction that is taught interactively through the use of communications technology pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 483.725.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002; A by R178-20, 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.767 Duties and responsibilities of school; meetings of classes on alcohol and other substance use disorders. (NRS 481.051)

1. A school for drivers shall:

(a) Establish written statements of policy which an instructor may use to maintain order in a classroom;

(b) Establish a written policy that describes procedures for:

(1) Visitors who may accompany a student to a class; and

(2) Persons attending the class without a referral from a court or other entity;

(c) Prohibit an instructor from teaching at a school or a branch location of a school for which he or she is not licensed;

(d) Have available in person or by telephone, during its normal hours of operation, knowledgeable personnel to assist the public, or maintain and monitor a telephone answering service or answering machine; and

(e) Not conduct a class at a particular location if the number of persons present exceeds the occupancy rating for that location.

2. A school licensed to conduct a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders or a course on traffic safety must obtain a signed statement from a student acknowledging that he or she has been informed of the requirements set forth in NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive.

3. A class in a school licensed to conduct a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders must meet, excluding periods of rest:

(a) For a total of 8 or more hours, including the time for:

(1) Instruction in the subjects of the course; and

(2) Administration of the preliminary and final examinations;

(b) At least twice in successive weeks; and

Ê An hour must contain at least 50 minutes of instruction.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.633)

NAC 483.768 Notification and approval of certain changes concerning school; provision of certain information to Department; insurance for motor vehicle used for training drivers. (NRS 481.051, 483.740)

1. An operator of a school for drivers must apply, on a form provided by the Department, for approval of any proposed change in the curriculum, schedule of classes or physical or mailing address of the school, or any branch thereof, at least 30 days before the day on which the proposed change is to become effective.

2. If an operator of a school for drivers is applying for approval of a change in the curriculum, he or she must describe the reason for the change and estimate its effect on the students.

3. An operator of a school for drivers shall notify the Department in writing within 10 days after:

(a) Any change in the ownership or corporate structure of the school;

(b) Any change of the location of the school’s principal place of business or branch office;

(d) Any change of the residential address of the operator;

(e) If the school is approved to provide behind-the-wheel training, any change in the list of motor vehicles used by the school to provide such training; or

(f) If the school has any instructors on its staff who are registered as third-party certifiers pursuant to NAC 483.1224, any change in any course used to administer the skills test.

4. An operator of a school for drivers shall submit to the Department a written schedule of each course which is offered at the school at least 1 week before the course begins. The schedule must include the date, time and location of the course.

5. An operator of a school for drivers shall notify the Department of any cancellation of a course at least 24 hours before the cancelled course is scheduled to begin.

6. Before an operator of a school for training drivers that is approved to provide behind-the-wheel training may use a motor vehicle for training, he or she must:

(a) Submit a copy of the certificate of insurance for the vehicle; and

(b) Obtain the approval of the Department.

7. The Department may require each person licensed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, to provide any additional information that the Department considers necessary for it to carry out the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, and NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A 9-6-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R107-03, 2-18-2004; R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.769 Periodic inspection and evaluation of school; correction of deficiencies. (NRS 481.051, 483.760)

1. A representative of the Department will periodically inspect and evaluate each school for drivers to determine whether it is being operated in compliance with the provisions of NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, and NAC 483.708 to 483.795, inclusive. An inspection and evaluation will include the curriculum, faculty, instructional materials, student and other records, training devices and physical facility of the school.

2. The Department may suspend any license issued pursuant to NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, if the licensee or his or her agent, officer or employee fails to cooperate fully with a representative in performing an inspection.

3. The Department will provide a written report to the school within 30 days after an inspection. The report must:

(a) Indicate compliance; or

(b) Describe each deficiency and require the school to correct each deficiency.

4. The Department will give the operator of a school written notice of its intent to suspend or revoke the license of the school upon failure of the operator to correct the deficiencies.

5. The operator of the school may appeal in writing from the finding of the inspector to a hearing officer of the Department within 30 days after receiving the Department’s notice of its intent to suspend or revoke the license. The hearing must be held in compliance with the provisions of chapter 233B of NRS and chapter 481 of NAC.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.658)

NAC 483.770 Records; evaluation of training by student. (NRS 481.051)

1. The holder of a license to operate a school for drivers shall:

(a) Keep, at his or her principal place of business, all books and records, including student records, for all locations at which the holder does business;

(b) Maintain the books and records for not less than 3 years after the books and records are created, even if he or she ceases to operate any school;

(c) Permit any authorized representative of the Department to inspect and copy the books and records at any reasonable time; and

(d) If requested by the Department, produce, not later than 3 business days after being requested, any books and records or other information identified in the request at the time and place specified in the request.

2. A school for drivers shall require each student enrolled in the school to complete, on a form approved by the Department, an evaluation of the training provided by the school.

3. Each operator of a school for drivers shall keep a record for each student of the school which includes:

(a) The full legal name and address of principal residence of the student;

(b) The record of attendance of the student at each training session;

(d) The full legal name and license number of each instructor of each training session attended by the student;

(e) A description of the type of instruction given and the amount of time devoted to each type of instruction;

(f) The date on which each type of instruction was given;

(g) The total number of hours of instruction; and

(h) The evaluation form completed by the student or a notation on the record indicating the reason why the student did not complete the evaluation form.

4. As used in this section, “books and records” includes, without limitation, all electronic records created by a school for drivers providing an interactive course that uses communications technology.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 9-13-85; A 11-9-95; R150-98, 9-25-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.772 School for training drivers: Restrictions on advertising and solicitation of business. (NRS 481.051)

1. A school for training drivers shall not publish, display or circulate any advertising which is misleading or inaccurate or misrepresents any of the services rendered or furnished to the public. The Director may request that such advertising be withdrawn from circulation.

2. A school for training drivers shall not use in advertising or other publicity for the school:

(a) Any name other than the name in which the license for the school is issued.

(b) Any name that would tend to mislead the general public to believe that the school is affiliated with the Department or any of the divisions of the Department.

3. A school for training drivers shall not imply in advertising or other publicity for the school that:

(a) A student of the school will receive a driver’s license;

(b) The school has the capacity to influence the Department in the issuance of drivers’ licenses; or

4. A school for training drivers may indicate in advertising or other publicity for the school that the school is licensed by the Department, but must not indicate that the school is otherwise approved, sanctioned or endorsed by the Department.

5. An owner, operator, instructor, employee or agent of a school for training drivers shall not personally solicit any person or otherwise solicit business from the general public within any premises owned, rented or leased by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 9-13-85; A 11-9-95; R150-98, 9-25-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.765)

NAC 483.773 School for training drivers: Approval of activities by Department. (NRS 481.051, 483.2521, 483.2527, 483.727)

1. A school for training drivers may provide courses only in the following activities for which it has received approval from the Department:

(a) Classroom instruction;

(b) Classroom instruction to a person who is under 18 years of age;

(d) Classroom instruction given in an interactive course that uses communications technology;

(e) Classroom instruction given by correspondence;

(f) Defensive driving; or

(g) Any combination of paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive.

2. Before the Department will approve a school for training drivers to provide classroom instruction to a person who is under 18 years of age, the school must satisfy the Department that the school is in compliance with subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 483.2521.

3. An applicant for a license to operate a school for training drivers must request approval for at least one activity set forth in subsection 1 in his or her application for a license.

4. A school for training drivers that is approved for fewer than all the activities set forth in subsection 1 may request approval for one or more additional activities without filing an application for a new license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R150-98, 9-25-98, eff. 10-1-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R178-20, 4-11-2022)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.7894)

NAC 483.774 School for training drivers: Requirements for courses; restrictions on operation of motor vehicle by student. (NRS 481.051, 483.255, 483.725)

1. A course provided by a school for training drivers to enable a person who is under 18 years of age to obtain a license to drive pursuant to NRS 483.250 must consist of the equivalent of not less than 30 hours of instruction, excluding any time taken for meals, rest breaks and any ceremony for the issuance of a certificate upon completion of the course.

2. Each student may receive a maximum of 7.5 hours of instruction per day.

3. Each session of a course must be presented not later than 7 days after the previous session was held.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 483.725, the use of audiovisual aids, personal computers or simulators for course instruction must not exceed 6 hours of the total 30 hours that are allotted for instruction and training.

5. In addition to the requirements of NRS 483.725, each student enrolled in a course at a school for training drivers which includes instruction in the classroom, including instruction by correspondence or with the use of communications technology, must be provided with instruction in at least the following subjects:

(a) The proper attitudes for driving safely and the adverse effects of disturbed emotions;

(b) Use and maintenance of required safety equipment;

(d) Established speed laws;

(e) Proper use of lanes;

(f) Backing up safely;

(g) The proper procedure for driving in a controlled or an uncontrolled intersection;

(h) Passing;

(i) Differentiating between the techniques required for driving:

(1) In a city;

(2) On a freeway;

(3) On an open highway; and

(4) Under adverse conditions;

(j) The meaning of the different colors of a traffic light and the meaning of traffic signs, signals and pavement markings, including signs that designate parking as illegal;

(k) Major causes of accidents and the legal and moral responsibilities in case of an accident;

(l) Driving in a work zone for construction or maintenance;

(m) Licensing control measures, including the grounds for suspension or revocation of a driver’s license;

(n) Sharing the road with other motor vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians;

(o) The proper procedures for:

(1) The right-of-way in various situations;

(2) Hand signals;

(3) Passing a school bus, including passing when the driver of a school bus must stop;

(4) Starting a vehicle;

(5) Making turns;

(6) Parking;

(7) Moving in reverse; and

(8) Following another car at a proper distance; and

(p) The effects of alcohol and drugs on a person’s ability to drive.

6. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 5, each student enrolled in a course at a school for training drivers that includes classroom instruction, including instruction by correspondence or with the use of communications technology, must be provided with instruction in at least the following additional subjects:

(a) Required vehicle equipment;

(b) Vehicle registration;

(d) The organizations that supervise the maintenance of and enforce the traffic laws on each system;

(e) The requirements for insurance in this State;

(f) The types of insurance coverage available;

(g) The procedures for purchasing an automobile;

(h) The sources of credit to finance the purchase of an automobile;

(i) The importance of the maintenance of a vehicle for driving safely, including:

(1) Compilation of a list for the efficient and economical maintenance of a vehicle; and

(2) Identification of the purpose of each instrument, device and control in a vehicle;

(j) The effects of physical handicaps on the ability to drive;

(k) Sharing the road with others, including commercial vehicles, buses, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians;

(l) External forces affecting driving, including weather, conditions of the road and driving at night; and

(m) Rules of the road, including state laws and local motor vehicle laws and ordinances.

7. Behind-the-wheel training offered by a school for training drivers must include, but is not limited to:

(a) Familiarization with a motor vehicle;

(b) Basic use of the controls in a motor vehicle;

(d) Driving a motor vehicle in traffic with the instructor to develop abilities which are necessary to respond logically in a complex traffic situation.

8. A school for training drivers shall not permit a student to operate a motor vehicle on any public street or highway unless the student has in his or her immediate possession a valid instruction permit issued by the Department.

9. A school for training drivers shall not permit a student under the age of 18 years to operate a motor vehicle in a jurisdiction during any time when the student would be in violation of a curfew in the jurisdiction.

10. For the purposes of this section, 1 hour of behind-the-wheel training is equivalent to 3 hours of instruction.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-9-95; A by R150-98, 9-25-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.789)

NAC 483.777 Course materials; guest speakers. (NRS 481.051, 483.725)

1. All materials for a course, including, without limitation, the syllabus, an outline, a handout, an audiovisual aid, an examination and other related course materials to be used by students must:

(a) Be adequate and accurately cover the subject matter;

(b) Be relevant, current, understandable and consistent with the goals and objectives of the course;

(d) If the school uses the materials in a course on traffic safety or a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders, be consistent with the intent and purposes of NRS 483.475 or 484C.400, respectively; and

(e) Be submitted to the Department for approval before their use in any course, including a course provided by correspondence or an interactive course that uses communications technology. All materials for a course, whether written or audio or visual, must relate directly to the syllabus of the course.

2. An instructor of a course may use:

(a) Audio and visual aids;

(b) Motion pictures and printed materials if they relate directly to the curriculum; and

3. The operator of a school must obtain the written approval of the Department before allowing a speaker who is a guest to present any part of the course. A presentation by an approved speaker who is a guest may be no more than one-half of any session of a class and no more than 1 1/2 hours of the total length of the course. The presentations of all speakers who are guests may not exceed 4 hours of the total time allotted for the entire course. A guest speaker need not be licensed as an instructor by the Department.

4. An applicant for approval of a guest as a speaker for a course must:

(a) Apply for and obtain written approval from the Department; and

(b) Provide the school with a written statement signed by the speaker acknowledging that he or she agrees to comply with the provisions of this chapter.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A 9-6-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.635)

NAC 483.778 Courses taught by correspondence; interactive courses that use communications technology. (NRS 481.051, 483.725)

1. A school for drivers may teach a course by correspondence only if the school is approved by the Department for teaching the course in the classroom.

2. A school for training drivers may teach an interactive course that uses communications technology only if:

(a) The school for training drivers is approved by the Department for teaching the course in the classroom; and

(b) The communications technology system is approved by the Department.

3. A course given by correspondence or an interactive course that uses communications technology must have the same content as the course given in the classroom and:

(a) If given by correspondence, must entail at least 8 hours of study for its completion by an average student; or

(b) If given by communications technology, must consist of a sequence of units of instruction, each of which entails at least as many hours of study for its completion by an average student as such a student would require to complete that unit in a classroom.

4. Before the Department will approve any specific communications technology for use in a school for training drivers, the school for training drivers must satisfy the Department that:

(a) The communications technology accurately measures and records the amount of time spent by a student to complete a unit of instruction, and that the student will be required to take the final examination for the course in person at the place of business of the school for training drivers; or

(b) The communications technology:

(1) Accurately measures and records the amount of time spent by a student to complete a unit of instruction;

(2) Prevents a student working on one unit of instruction of a course from advancing to a subsequent unit of instruction if the student:

(I) Fails to complete the current unit; or

(II) Completes the current unit in less time than required in the course syllabus;

(3) Includes a system of validation criteria that:

(I) Establishes the identity of the student working on each unit of instruction; and

(II) Prevents a student who fails to satisfy 10 percent or more of the validation criteria from:

(i) Performing any additional work on that unit; and

(ii) Receiving a certificate of completion for the course; and

(4) Generates a report that includes, without limitation, for each student:

(I) The full legal name of the student;

(II) The date and time that the student begins and ends each work session; and

(III) The total actual time spent by a student to complete each unit.

5. The operator of a school for drivers must submit a report to the Department whenever a student enrolls in a course taught by correspondence or an interactive course that uses communications technology at the referral of the Department, a court or other entity. The report must include the full legal name of the student, his or her social security number, date of birth and address of principal residence and the name of the entity that referred the student to the school.

6. Each student enrolled in a course taught by correspondence or an interactive course that uses communications technology must take a final examination and, except as otherwise provided in this section, sign a notarized statement, under penalty of perjury, that the student took the examination. If the student is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the statement. The examination and the signed statement must be maintained in the school’s file for the student and be made available for inspection by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.636)

NAC 483.782 Courses on alcohol and other substance use disorders: Required subjects of instruction; examinations. (NRS 481.051)

1. A course on alcohol and other substance use disorders must include instruction in the following subjects:

(a) The problem of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances as it exists in this State and the United States, including relevant statistics;

(b) The law against driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances in this State, including penalties, the specific prohibition against driving with a concentration of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the blood of a person or per 210 liters of his or her breath, implied consent to a test of a driver’s breath, blood or urine, summary revocation of drivers’ licenses and related matters;

(c) The responsibilities and procedures of law enforcement agencies, the courts and the Department regarding driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances;

(d) The adverse effects of alcohol and controlled substances on bodily organs and the central nervous system, including the effects of misuse and addiction;

(e) The adverse effects of alcohol and controlled substances on a person’s ability to drive;

(f) The possible effects of a conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances on a person’s employment and personal life; and

(g) The types of treatment that are available for users of alcohol and controlled substances.

2. The time of instruction in a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders must include subjects relating to:

(a) The use of alcohol and controlled substances; and

(b) Traffic safety and traffic laws that are primarily applicable to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances.

3. The instructor of a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders:

(a) May administer a preliminary written examination at the first meeting of the class to determine the knowledge of each student regarding driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances and the use of alcohol, controlled substances and other chemicals; and

(b) Shall administer a final written or oral examination, at least half of which is directly related to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002; A by R069-03, 9-12-2003, eff. 9-23-2003)

NAC 483.783 Courses on traffic safety: Required subjects of instruction. (NRS 481.051) A course on traffic safety must include instruction in the following subjects:

1. The common sense of driving;

2. Use and maintenance of required safety equipment;

3. Defensive driving;

4. Established speed laws;

5. Proper use of lanes;

6. Backing up safely;

7. Intersection etiquette;

8. Passing;

9. The various demands of driving in the city, country or on the highway;

10. Hazardous conditions;

11. The effect of alcohol and controlled substances on the ability to drive;

12. Driver responsibility;

13. Traffic signs, signals and pavement markings;

14. Licensing control measures; and

15. Driving as a privilege rather than a right.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A 9-6-96; R210-99, 12-13-99; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.634)

NAC 483.786 Courses on alcohol and other substance use disorders and on traffic safety: Attendance and completion. (NRS 481.051, 483.725)

1. A student enrolled in a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders or a course on traffic safety may:

(a) Be considered absent if late for a class and be reassigned to another class or course;

(b) Leave the class only during designated periods of rest, except in an emergency;

(d) Be excluded or expelled from any class by an instructor for disruptive behavior and not receive credit for attendance at that class; and

(e) Be admitted to another course, with such conditions of reenrollment, attendance and additional costs as may be determined by the school.

2. A student enrolled in a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders:

(a) Shall complete the course within the time ordered by the court and attend all classes in a course;

(b) Must be reassigned to a subsequent session upon any failure to complete a session within a course; and

(c) Must be excluded without credit for attendance in any class if, in the instructor’s best judgment, the student is, during a class, impaired as a result of the use of alcohol, a controlled substance or other chemical.

3. A student enrolled in a course on traffic safety must receive classroom instruction, including, without limitation, instruction using communications technology, for not less than:

(a) Five hours, if the student has been convicted of two or fewer violations within a 12-month period; and

(b) Eight hours, if the student has been convicted of three or more violations within a 12-month period.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 12-27-93; A 9-6-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.643)

NAC 483.787 Submission of reports regarding students enrolled in course on traffic safety or on alcohol and other substance use disorders; deletion or crediting of demerit points; retention and availability of records; failure to pass final examination in course on traffic safety. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.475)

1. After a course on traffic safety is completed, the operator of the school conducting the course shall submit to the Department, on a form approved by the Department, the following information concerning each student who completed the course:

(a) Full legal name;

(b) Address of principal residence;

(d) Date of birth;

(e) Course;

(f) The date on which the student completed the course;

(g) Test score;

(h) License number of the school;

(i) Whether the student had any traffic violations pending at any time during his or her enrollment in the course;

(j) Whether the student’s enrollment in the course was in conjunction with any type of plea agreement or a condition of sentencing;

(k) Information concerning previous courses the student has enrolled in and completed within the 12-month period immediately preceding the student’s enrollment in this course, including the name and location of the schools attended and the dates of enrollment and completion; and

(l) The instructor’s printed name and signature.

2. The form must be mailed to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Central Services and Records Division, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, Nevada 89711, Attention: Data Integrity.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 4 and 5, upon receipt of the form by the Department, three demerit points will be deleted from, credited to or not credited to the driver’s demerit record pursuant to NRS 483.475.

4. Three demerit points will not be deleted from, credited to or not credited to the demerit record of a student who:

(a) Attended the course pursuant to a plea agreement;

(b) Missed one or more class sessions; or

5. The Department may, in its discretion, decide that no demerit points will be deleted from or not credited to the driver’s demerit record if the student’s enrollment was a condition of sentencing.

6. A person is not eligible for the deletion of demerit points and may not otherwise receive credit for completing a traffic safety course more than once in any 12-month period.

7. The operator of a school or other entity that offers a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders shall submit a written report to the referring court for each student who enrolls in such a course at the referral of the court. The report must include:

(a) The name and department of the court having jurisdiction of the student;

(b) Whether the student successfully completed the course within the time ordered by the court; and

8. The operator of a school or other entity that offers a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders or a course on traffic safety shall retain:

(a) A copy of the reports and forms required pursuant to this section for each student;

(b) Each student’s preliminary examination, if one is administered, and final examination, or the score on those examinations if administered orally;

(d) Each student’s evaluation of the course and teacher; and

(e) The agreement signed by any speaker who is a guest pursuant to NAC 483.777,

Ê for 3 years after the date on which the final class was held for the course to which it pertains.

9. The documents which must be retained pursuant to subsection 8 are not public records but must be made available to a representative of the Department or Judicial System during any inspection of the school.

10. The operator of a school or other entity that offers a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders shall submit to the Department a written report that includes the:

(a) Full legal name;

(b) Address of principal residence;

(d) Driver’s license number, if available,

Ê of each student who enrolls in a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders. The report must be submitted by the 10th day of the month immediately following the month in which the student enrolls in the course.

11. A student enrolled in a course on traffic safety who fails to pass the final examination must wait at least 4 hours before he or she may retake the examination.

[Dep’t of Motor Veh., Traffic Safety School Reg. § VII, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A 12-27-93; 9-6-96; R157-01, 8-27-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.650)

NAC 483.7898 Courses in automobile driver education: Proof of and prerequisites for completion; retention of records by school. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.250)

1. The Department may accept the following as proof of successful completion of a course in automobile driver education offered by a public or private college, university or high school located in the United States that is subject to regulation by its respective state educational agency or governing board:

(a) A written statement which indicates that the student has successfully completed a course in automobile driver education which includes the:

(1) Full legal name of the student;

(2) Date of birth of the student; and

(3) Signature of the registrar or other member of the administrative staff of the school;

(b) A school transcript; or

2. The Department may accept a certificate of completion on a form approved by the Department as proof of successful completion of a course in automobile driver education that is offered by a school for training drivers which is licensed or approved by the Department and which includes the:

(a) Official name of the school;

(b) License number of the school;

(d) Date of birth of the student;

(e) Date that the course was completed;

(f) Amount and type of training that was completed; and

(g) Name and signature of the instructor who provided the training.

3. For a person under the age of 18 years to receive credit for completion of classroom instruction of a course in automobile driver education:

(a) The student must attend every session; or

(b) If a student is absent, the absence must be marked on the attendance record and the student must make up the session that is missed.

4. A school for training drivers that provides training to students as described in this section shall retain a copy or transcript of the record of each student under the age of 18 years for 3 years after the date of the completion of the course as evidence of the total hours of training the student has received.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R150-98, 9-25-98, eff. 10-1-98; A by R065-00, 8-21-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.7906 Courses in automobile driver education: Exceptions to requirement for proof of completion. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.250)

1. If an applicant for a driver’s license who is under the age of 18 years attends a school that:

(a) Is located in a county whose population is less than 50,000 or located in a city or town whose population is less than 25,000; and

(b) Does not offer a course in automobile driver education,

Ê the applicant must submit to the Department a form provided by the Department and signed by an officer or a member of the administrative staff of a public or private high school which attests that the school does not offer a course in automobile driver education as part of the school curriculum.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, an applicant for a driver’s license who is under the age of 18 years and who surrenders a valid driver’s license that is issued by another state or jurisdiction is exempt from the requirement to submit proof of completion of a course in automobile driver education to obtain a driver’s license from this State.

3. An applicant for a driver’s license who is under the age of 18 years and who surrenders a valid instruction permit or a valid restricted driver’s license that is issued by another state or jurisdiction must comply with the provisions of NRS 483.250 before the Department will issue a driver’s license from this State.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R150-98, 9-25-98, eff. 10-1-98; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.791 Hands-on course in defensive driving: Proof of and prerequisites for completion; retention of records by school. (NRS 483.2521, 483.2527, 483.290, 483.727)

1. For the purposes of NRS 483.2521:

(a) To receive credit for the successful completion of a hands-on course in defensive driving, a person must complete not less than 20 hours of behind-the-wheel training in defensive driving provided by an instructor of a school for training drivers which is approved by the Department to provide courses in defensive driving.

(b) The Department may accept as proof of the successful completion of a hands-on course in defensive driving a certificate of completion on a form approved by the Department which includes, without limitation, the:

(1) Official name and license number of the school for training drivers which provided the hands-on course in defensive driving;

(2) Full legal name and date of birth of the person who completed the hands-on course in defensive driving;

(3) Date on which the hands-on course in defensive driving was completed; and

(4) Printed name and signature of the instructor who provided the hands-on course in defensive driving.

2. A school for training drivers that provides a hands-on course in defensive driving for the purposes of NRS 483.2521 shall retain a record of each person under 18 years of age who has completed the hands-on course in defensive driving for a period of not less than 3 years after the date on which the person completed the hands-on course in defensive driving. The record retained pursuant to this subsection must include the number of hours of behind-the-wheel training in defensive driving completed by the person.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R178-20, eff. 4-11-2022)

NAC 483.793 Behind-the-wheel training: Ability of instructor to take physical control of vehicle. (NRS 481.051) An instructor providing behind-the-wheel training in a motor vehicle shall, at all times while the instructor is in the motor vehicle, be alert and in a physical and mental state that renders him or her capable of taking physical control of the motor vehicle if necessary.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002)

NAC 483.795 Vehicles used for training drivers: Inspection; requirements. (NRS 481.051, 483.745, 483.750, 483.908)

1. The annual inspection of vehicles used for training drivers and operated on a highway that is required pursuant to NRS 483.745 must be performed by a registered garage or licensed body shop or an inspector meeting the qualifications of 49 C.F.R. § 396.19 and be reported to the Department on an inspection form provided by the Department.

2. The annual inspection of:

(a) A vehicle for which a Class C driver’s license is required must include, as applicable, an inspection of the vehicle’s windshield, side glass, rear glass, horn, muffler, air bag indicator light, fenders, tires and tread, headlights, taillights, turn signals, parking lights, brake lights, brakes, dual brakes, rearview mirror, second rearview mirror, steering, windshield wipers, emergency brake, safety belts, shoulder harness and dual clutch.

(b) A motorcycle must include an inspection of the motorcycle’s horn, headlight, turn signals, reflectors, taillight, mufflers, brake light, fenders and mirrors.

3. Each vehicle which is not a commercial motor vehicle and is used by a school for behind-the-wheel training must be maintained in a clean and safe operating condition at all times and have at least the following equipment:

(a) If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, a dual braking device which enables an instructor in the front passenger seat to bring the vehicle under control in an emergency;

(b) If the vehicle is equipped with a standard transmission, a dual clutch device and braking device which enables an instructor in the front passenger seat to bring the car under control in an emergency;

(d) A safety belt for the driver and each passenger of the vehicle.

4. If a school for training drivers purchases or leases a motor vehicle for the training of drivers, the school shall have the vehicle inspected by a registered garage or a licensed body shop not later than 30 days after the purchase or lease and before providing any training in the vehicle.

5. Each vehicle which is a commercial motor vehicle and is used by a school for behind-the-wheel training must meet all the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 396.

6. While being used for behind-the-wheel training on a public road, a vehicle must display conspicuously a sign which states “Student Driver” or the name of the school. The sign must:

(a) Be securely mounted on the vehicle;

(b) Not be constructed of paper; and

(c) Have a background and letters of contrasting colors and be visible at least 100 feet from both the front and rear of the vehicle while operating in traffic.

7. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) “Licensed body shop” means a body shop licensed by the Department pursuant to NRS 487.630.

(b) “Registered garage” means a garage registered with the Department pursuant to NRS 487.560.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 9-13-85; A 11-9-95; R150-98, 9-25-98; R065-00, 8-21-2000; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R157-01, 8-27-2002; R009-08, 6-17-2008; R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS’ LICENSES, COMMERCIAL LEARNERS’ PERMITS AND COMMERCIAL DRIVERS’ LICENSE INSTRUCTION PERMITS

REVISER’S NOTE.

Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 0.024, former NAC 483.7991 contained definitions that were deemed duplicative of those set forth in NRS 483.904 and was removed from chapter 483 of NAC in accordance with ch. 56, Stats. 2009, which contains the following provision not included in NRS:

NAC 483.799 Definitions. (NRS 483.908) As used in NAC 483.799 to 483.850, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 483.7992 to 483.7997, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

NAC 483.79915 “Commercial learner’s permit” or “permit” defined. (NRS 483.908) “Commercial learner’s permit” or “permit” means a permit to operate a commercial motor vehicle issued under or granted by the laws of this State, including:

1. A permit obtained in accordance with NRS 483.290, but excluding the application of the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of that section; and

2. The future privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle by a person who does not hold a commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.7992 “Commercial motor vehicle” defined. (NRS 483.908) “Commercial motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle:

1. Has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 11,794 kilograms (26,001 pounds) or more, including each towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds);

2. Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 11,794 kilograms (26,001 pounds) or more;

3. Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or

4. Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials, as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 383.5.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.7993 “Excepted interstate commerce” defined. (NRS 483.908) “Excepted interstate commerce” means the operation of a commercial motor vehicle exclusively in interstate commerce excepted under 49 C.F.R. § 390.3(f), 391.2 or 391.68 from all or parts of the qualification requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 391 or under 49 C.F.R. § 398.2 from all or parts of the qualification requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 398, including, without limitation, by a driver who:

1. Operates a school bus pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 390.5 when transporting only school children or school personnel from home to school and from school to home;

2. Is a federal, state or local government employee;

3. Operates a fire truck or rescue vehicles during emergencies and other related activities;

4. Primarily transports propane winter heating fuel when responding to an emergency condition requiring immediate response such as damage to a propane gas system after a storm or flooding;

5. Responds to a pipeline emergency condition requiring immediate response such as a pipeline leak or rupture;

6. Operates a commercial motor vehicle in custom harvesting on a farm, to transport farm machinery and supplies used in the custom harvesting operation to and from a farm or to transport custom-harvested crops to storage or market;

7. Operates a commercial motor vehicle as a beekeeper in the seasonal transportation of bees;

8. Is a farmer who controls and operates a commercial motor vehicle to transport agricultural products to and from a farm and within 150 air miles of the farm that is not a combination vehicle including a power unit and a towed unit, farm machinery or farm supplies and contains no hazardous material of a type or quantity which would require the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 177.823;

9. Operates a commercial motor vehicle as a private motor carrier of passengers for nonbusiness purposes;

10. Transports migrant workers; or

11. Transports human corpses or sick or injured persons.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

NAC 483.7994 “Excepted intrastate commerce” defined. (NRS 483.908)

1. “Excepted intrastate commerce” means the operation of a commercial motor vehicle:

(a) Solely within the borders of this State; and

(b) Exclusively in transportation or operations that would have been excepted under 49 C.F.R. § 390.3(f), 391.2 or 391.68 from all or parts of the qualification requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 391 or under 49 C.F.R. § 398.2 from all or parts of the qualification requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 398 if the transportation or operations had occurred in interstate commerce, including, without limitation, by a driver who:

(1) Operates a school bus pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 390.5 when transporting only school children or school personnel from home to school and from school to home;

(2) Is a federal, state or local government employee;

(3) Operates a fire truck or rescue vehicles during emergencies and other related activities;

(4) Primarily transports propane winter heating fuel when responding to an emergency condition requiring immediate response such as damage to a propane gas system after a storm or flooding;

(5) Responds to a pipeline emergency condition requiring immediate response such as a pipeline leak or rupture;

(6) Operates a commercial motor vehicle in custom harvesting on a farm, to transport farm machinery and supplies used in the custom harvesting operation to and from a farm or to transport custom harvested crops to storage or market;

(7) Operates a commercial motor vehicle as a beekeeper in the seasonal transportation of bees;

(8) Is a farmer who controls and operates a commercial motor vehicle to transport agricultural products to and from a farm and within 150 air miles of the farm that is not a combination vehicle including a power unit and a towed unit, farm machinery or farm supplies and contains no hazardous material of a type or quantity which would require the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 177.823;

(9) Operates a commercial motor vehicle as a private motor carrier of passengers for nonbusiness purposes;

(10) Transports migrant workers; or

(11) Transports human corpses or sick or injured persons.

2. The term does not include the operation of a commercial motor vehicle to cross any state or national border.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

NAC 483.79942 “Foreign” defined. (NRS 483.908) “Foreign” means of, by or relating to a territory, governmental instrumentality or jurisdiction other than the United States and the District of Columbia.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.79946 “Hazardous materials” defined. (NRS 483.908) “Hazardous materials” means:

1. Material that has been designated as hazardous pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 5103 and is required to be placarded pursuant to 49 C.F.R. Part 172, Subpart F; or

2. Any quantity of material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 C.F.R. Part 73.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.7995 “Medical examiner’s certificate” defined. (NRS 483.908) “Medical examiner’s certificate” means a certificate issued pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 391.43(g).

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

NAC 483.7996 “Nonexcepted interstate commerce” defined. (NRS 483.908) “Nonexcepted interstate commerce” means the operation of a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce by a driver who is subject to and meets the qualification requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 391, including, without limitation, a driver who operates a school bus outside of the definition of “school bus operation” set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

NAC 483.7997 “Nonexcepted intrastate commerce” defined. (NRS 483.908) “Nonexcepted intrastate commerce” means the operation of a commercial motor vehicle solely within the borders of this State, including, without limitation, by a driver who operates a school bus outside of the definition of “school bus operation” set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5. The term does not include the operation of a commercial motor vehicle:

1. To cross any state or national border; or

2. As described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NAC 483.7994.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013)

NAC 483.7998 “Skills test” defined. (NRS 483.908) “Skills test” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 483.1212.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.800 Federal regulations: Adoption by reference of certain provisions; compliance required. (NRS 483.908, 483.924)

1. The Department hereby adopts by reference the provisions of 49 C.F.R. Parts 383 and 384 as they existed on October 1, 2004, and any subsequent amendments. Each amendment shall be deemed approved by the Department unless it disapproves the amendment within 60 days after the United States Department of Transportation has adopted such an amendment.

2. A copy of the volume containing the provisions described in this section is available at a cost of $37 by mail from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000, or by telephone at (866) 512-1800. These provisions are also available, free of charge, at the Internet address http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/.

3. A licensee shall comply with the requirements of the provisions adopted by reference in subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 2-14-91; A 5-27-92; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R062-02, 9-20-2002; R105-04, 8-2-2004; R108-05, 10-31-2005; R034-10, 8-13-2010)

NAC 483.801 Medical examiner’s certificate: Generally; exception. (NRS 483.908)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, every person who applies for, or currently holds, a commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit must:

(a) Provide a current medical examiner’s certificate and, if applicable, a document showing that the person was issued a variance by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation from the requirement to maintain a medical examiner’s certificate or a waiver pursuant to NAC 483.8031; and

(b) On or before January 30, 2014, self-certify on a form prescribed by the Department that he or she intends to drive in only one of the following types of commerce:

(1) Excepted interstate commerce;

(2) Nonexcepted interstate commerce;

(3) Excepted intrastate commerce; or

(4) Nonexcepted intrastate commerce.

2. A person who applies for, or currently holds, a commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit and who operates a commercial motor vehicle only in excepted interstate commerce or excepted intrastate commerce is not required to comply with the provisions of paragraph (a) of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8012 Medical examiner’s certificate: Medical examination required; variance or waiver; exception. (NRS 483.908)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, every person who applies for, or currently holds, a commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit shall undergo a medical examination that meets the requirements of 49 C.F.R. § 391.43.

2. If the applicant or holder obtains a medical examiner’s certificate that requires a variance or waiver, he or she may apply:

(a) To the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation for a variance.

(b) To the Department for a waiver pursuant to NAC 483.8031 if the applicant or holder:

(1) Is unable to obtain a variance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration;

(2) Operates a commercial motor vehicle solely within the borders of this State; and

(3) Does not hold an endorsement obtained pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 383.93 to operate a passenger vehicle, a school bus or a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials.

3. A holder of a commercial driver’s license that contains an endorsement to operate a passenger vehicle, a school bus or a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials who is unable to obtain a medical examiner’s certificate and operates a commercial motor vehicle solely within the borders of this State must:

(a) Remove the endorsement and apply for a waiver pursuant to NAC 483.8031;

(b) Self-certify pursuant to NAC 483.801 that he or she intends to operate a commercial motor vehicle only in nonexcepted intrastate commerce and apply for a waiver pursuant to NAC 483.8031;

(c) Self-certify pursuant to NAC 483.801 that he or she intends to operate a commercial motor vehicle only in excepted interstate commerce or excepted intrastate commerce; or

(d) Apply to the Department for a noncommercial driver’s license pursuant to NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

4. A holder of a commercial driver’s license whose variance issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been removed or rescinded must:

(a) If he or she wishes to continue operating a commercial motor vehicle:

(1) Provide a current medical examiner’s certificate indicating that the health of the holder is such that he or she does not require, or no longer requires, a waiver or variance to operate a commercial motor vehicle;

(2) Self-certify pursuant to NAC 483.801 that he or she intends to operate a commercial motor vehicle only in nonexcepted intrastate commerce and apply for a waiver pursuant to NAC 483.8031; or

(3) Self-certify pursuant to NAC 483.801 that he or she intends to operate a commercial motor vehicle only in excepted interstate commerce or excepted intrastate commerce; or

(b) If he or she wishes to operate only a noncommercial motor vehicle, apply to the Department for a noncommercial driver’s license pursuant to NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive.

5. A person who applies for, or currently holds, a commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit and who operates a commercial motor vehicle only in excepted interstate commerce or excepted intrastate commerce is not required to comply with the provisions of subsection 1.

6. An applicant who is unable to meet the standards for hearing set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 391.41(b)(11) is not eligible for a waiver issued by the Department, but may apply to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a variance.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8013 Medical examiner’s certificate: Notice by Department before expiration. (NRS 483.908) Before a medical examiner’s certificate issued to a holder of a commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit expires, the Department may provide to the holder a notice that:

1. His or her medical examiner’s certificate is due to expire;

2. He or she must:

(a) Undergo a new medical examination and provide to the Department a copy of the new medical examiner’s certificate;

(b) Change his or her self-certification pursuant to NAC 483.801 to a type of commerce that does not require a medical examiner’s certificate; or

(c) Appear in person at an office of the Department and apply for a noncommercial driver’s license pursuant to NRS 483.010 to 483.630, inclusive, removing the commercial driving privilege; and

3. He or she may be subject to the cancellation of his or her commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit for failing to perform one of the actions described in subsection 2.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8014 Medical examiner’s certificate: Failure to comply. (NRS 483.908)

1. A person who fails to comply with:

(a) The requirements of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NAC 483.801 is subject to a cancellation of his or her commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit.

(b) The requirements of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NAC 483.801 on or before January 30, 2014, or who operates a commercial motor vehicle outside of the type of commerce for which the person, on or after January 30, 2014, self-certified pursuant to NAC 483.801, is subject to a cancellation of his or her commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit.

(c) The provisions of subsection 3 or 4 of NAC 483.8012 is subject to a cancellation of his or her commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit.

2. In addition to any penalty provided in the provisions adopted by reference in NAC 483.800, a person who holds a commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit with an expired medical examiner’s certificate is subject to cancellation of his or her commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit.

3. A person whose commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit is cancelled pursuant to this section shall surrender his or her commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit to the Department.

4. To reinstate a commercial driver’s license, commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit after cancellation, a person must pay the reinstatement fees established in NRS 483.910 and:

(a) Present a current medical examiner’s certificate to the Department; or

(b) Self-certify pursuant to NAC 483.801 that he or she intends to operate a commercial motor vehicle only in excepted interstate commerce or excepted intrastate commerce.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; A by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.803 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Submission and contents of application. (NRS 483.908)

1. A person who is not physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 391.41, but who is otherwise qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle, may apply to the Department for a waiver of the physical requirements with which the person does not comply.

2. An applicant for a waiver of one or more of the physical requirements described in subsection 1 must submit to the Department an application on a form prescribed by the Department. The application must include:

(a) The applicant’s full legal name, date of birth, address of principal residence, telephone number, social security number and driver’s license number;

(b) The type of vehicle the applicant will operate;

(d) The type of transmission, braking system and steering system of the vehicle which the applicant will operate;

(e) Whether the applicant is self-employed, employed by a motor carrier or unemployed as a commercial driver;

(f) Information relating to the driving history of the applicant, including, without limitation, the number of years the applicant has been licensed to drive a commercial motor vehicle and the number of years he or she has operated the type of vehicle for the operation of which he or she is requesting a license;

(g) If the applicant is or will be employed by a motor carrier, the name and address of the motor carrier; and

(h) A description of any modifications made to the vehicle for the driver.

3. The application must be submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles, 810 East Greg Street, Sparks, Nevada 89431.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R105-04, 8-2-2004; R103-06, 6-28-2006; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.8031 Prerequisites for waiver of certain physical requirements; confidentiality of information submitted to Department. (NRS 483.908)

1. An applicant for a waiver of one or more of the physical requirements described in 49 C.F.R. § 391.41 must submit to the Department with his or her application:

(a) A copy of a medical examination required pursuant to paragraph (e) of 49 C.F.R. § 391.43;

(b) A copy of a medical certificate required pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 391.43; and

(c) A medical evaluation signed by a physician on a form prescribed by the Department if the applicant suffers from a physical impairment or by a physician or optometrist if the applicant suffers from a visual impairment. The medical evaluation must:

(1) Identify and describe the visual or physical impairment of the applicant;

(2) Indicate whether the applicant’s condition is stable or progressive;

(3) Certify that the applicant is able to operate a commercial motor vehicle;

(4) Certify that the vision of the applicant is at least 20/40, corrected or uncorrected, in at least one eye if the applicant suffers from a visual deficiency;

(5) If a limb of the applicant has been amputated or otherwise impaired, assess the physical capabilities of the applicant as they relate to his or her ability to perform the tasks specified in the description of the applicant’s job which the applicant must provide to the physician;

(6) If the applicant wears a prosthetic or orthotic device, include a description of the manner in which the prosthetic or orthotic device operates; and

(7) If the applicant suffers from epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of the ability to control a commercial motor vehicle safely or if the applicant is diabetic and dependent upon insulin, indicate the date of his or her most recent seizure and whether:

(I) The seizure was an isolated incident;

(II) Additional seizures are likely to occur; and

(III) The prescribed medication will interfere with the person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle.

2. An applicant who suffers epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of the ability to control a commercial motor vehicle safely, or is diabetic and dependent upon insulin, will not be issued a waiver unless:

(a) The applicant has not suffered any fainting or dizzy spells, seizures or other similar disorders for at least 1 year immediately preceding the date the Department receives the application; and

(b) A physician’s diagnosis of the applicant’s condition and its effect on the person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely has been submitted to the Department.

3. An applicant for a waiver who wears a prosthetic or orthotic device must demonstrate his or her ability to operate safely the type of motor vehicle the applicant intends to operate. The Department may require any other applicant to demonstrate his or her ability to operate safely the type of motor vehicle the applicant intends to operate if the Department determines that such a demonstration is necessary.

4. Any information that is submitted to the Department pursuant to NAC 483.799 to 483.850, inclusive, is privileged and may be released only upon the written consent of the applicant or pursuant to a court order.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R103-06, 6-28-2006)

NAC 483.8032 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Approval or denial of application. (NRS 483.908)

1. The Department will, based upon the recommendation of the physician who conducted a medical evaluation of the applicant, deny an application for a waiver of one or more of the physical requirements described in 49 C.F.R. § 391.41 or grant the waiver.

2. The Department will notify the applicant whether his or her application is approved or denied within 30 days after the receipt of the documents submitted by the applicant pursuant to NAC 483.803 and 483.8031.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R103-06, 6-28-2006)

NAC 483.8033 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Deadline for submission of application for license; requirements upon issuance of waiver; revocation of license and waiver. (NRS 483.908)

1. A person to whom a waiver of one or more of the physical requirements described in 49 C.F.R. § 391.41 is issued must apply for a Nevada commercial driver’s license within 30 days after the date on which the waiver is approved or must submit revised versions of the documents required pursuant to NAC 483.8031.

2. Any driver to whom a waiver is issued:

(a) Shall, if the driver is employed by a motor carrier, submit to the motor carrier a copy of the waiver.

(b) Shall have the waiver and a commercial driver’s license in his or her possession while operating a commercial motor vehicle.

(d) Shall not transport passengers for compensation or transport hazardous materials of a type or quantity for which the vehicle in which the materials are transported must be placarded pursuant to 49 C.F.R. Part 172 if:

(1) The driver has experienced fainting or dizzy spells, seizures or other similar disorders within the 3 years immediately preceding the submission of his or her application to the Department; or

(2) A physician determines that the driver is not physically or mentally able to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.

(e) Shall submit a written report to the Department, on a form approved by the Department, within 15 days after the driver is:

(1) Convicted of a moving violation involving the operation of a commercial motor vehicle; or

(2) Involved in an accident while operating a commercial motor vehicle. The driver shall also submit all accident reports completed by a federal or state agency concerning the accident.

3. The Department will revoke the commercial driver’s license and waiver of any driver who violates any provision of this section.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R103-06, 6-28-2006)

NAC 483.8034 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Contents; expiration. (NRS 483.908)

1. A waiver of one or more of the physical requirements described in 49 C.F.R. § 391.41 must contain:

(a) The driver’s full legal name, date of birth and social security number;

(b) The number assigned to the waiver by the Department;

(d) Any conditions or restrictions pursuant to which the waiver is issued.

2. A waiver expires 2 years after the medical examination of the applicant required by paragraph (e) of 49 C.F.R. § 391.43 is conducted, or earlier, if so determined by a physician.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R103-06, 6-28-2006)

NAC 483.8035 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Prerequisites for renewal of waiver and license. (NRS 483.908)

1. Each person who wishes to renew a waiver of one or more of the physical requirements described in 49 C.F.R. § 391.41 must submit an application for renewal on a form provided by the Department.

2. An application for renewal must be accompanied by revised versions of the documents required pursuant to NAC 483.8031 for the original waiver.

3. A person to whom a waiver is issued may not renew a license to operate a commercial motor vehicle until the waiver is renewed by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R103-06, 6-28-2006)

NAC 483.8036 Waiver of certain physical requirements: Revocation or refusal to renew. (NRS 483.908) The Department may revoke or refuse to renew a waiver of one or more of the physical requirements described in 49 C.F.R. § 391.41 if the Department determines that:

1. The information on the original application or the application for renewal was falsified by the applicant;

2. The applicant failed to comply with the conditions or restrictions of the waiver;

3. The applicant does not qualify for the issuance of the waiver; or

4. The applicant is no longer physically or mentally able to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely as certified by a physician.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R103-06, 6-28-2006)

NAC 483.804 Commercial learner’s permit: Eligibility; effect. (NRS 483.908)

1. A person who is at least 18 years of age and has a valid Nevada driver’s license or commercial driver’s license may apply to the Department for a commercial learner’s permit.

2. The holder of a commercial learner’s permit must have taken and passed a knowledge test that meets the federal standards contained in 49 C.F.R. Part 383, Subparts F, G and H, for the class of commercial motor vehicle that the holder operates or expects to operate.

3. A commercial learner’s permit entitles the holder, while having the commercial learner’s permit and underlying Nevada driver’s license or commercial driver’s license in his or her immediate possession, to drive a designated class of commercial vehicle upon the highways.

4. A commercial learner’s permit allows the holder of the permit to operate a commercial motor vehicle when accompanied by the holder of a valid commercial driver’s license who:

(a) Is at least 25 years of age;

(b) Has been issued a commercial driver’s license for the proper class and with the endorsements necessary for the type of vehicle being operated;

(c) Has had at least 1 year of licensed commercial driving experience in the class and with the endorsements necessary for the type of vehicle for which the commercial learner’s permit was issued; and

(d) Must at all times be physically present in the front seat of the vehicle next to the holder of the permit or, in the case of a passenger vehicle, directly behind or in the first row behind the holder of the permit and must have the holder of the permit under observation and direct supervision.

5. The issuance of a commercial learner’s permit is a precondition to:

(a) The initial issuance of a commercial driver’s license.

(b) The issuance of a commercial driver’s license if the commercial driving privileges of the applicant for the commercial driver’s license have been invalid for more than 4 years.

6. The holder of a commercial learner’s permit is not eligible to take a skills test until 14 days after the date of the initial issuance of the commercial learner’s permit.

7. The holder of a commercial learner’s permit upon which is placed a tank vehicle endorsement (N), as that endorsement is described in 49 C.F.R. § 383.93, may operate a tank vehicle only if the vehicle is empty and shall not operate any tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials, if the vehicle has not been purged of any residue.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8041 Commercial learner’s permit: Disqualifications. (NRS 483.908) The holder of a commercial learner’s permit is subject to the same disqualifications that apply to a holder of a commercial driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8043 Commercial learner’s permit: Expiration; renewal; requirements. (NRS 483.908)

1. Each original or renewed commercial learner’s permit expires 180 days from the date on which it was issued or renewed.

2. An applicant for the second renewal of a commercial learner’s permit, and every other renewal occurring after the second renewal, must take all applicable commercial knowledge tests specified by the Department.

3. If a person’s commercial learner’s permit has been expired for 30 days or more, the person must take all applicable commercial tests specified by the Department to acquire a new, valid permit.

4. A licensee must renew his or her commercial learner’s permit in person at an office of the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8045 Proof of applicant’s full legal name and age: Acceptable documents. (NRS 483.908)

1. An applicant for a commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit must present to the Department at least one of the following documents as proof of the applicant’s full legal name and age as required by 49 C.F.R. § 383.71(b)(9):

(a) A valid, unexpired United States passport or United States passport card;

(b) A certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state or local office of public health, vital records or vital statistics or an equivalent office in the state or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, in which the applicant was born;

(d) A Certificate of Naturalization issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security;

(e) A Certificate of Citizenship issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security;

(f) A valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(g) A driver’s license, motorcycle driver’s license or identification card from another state which is issued pursuant to the standards established by 6 C.F.R. Part 37, Subparts A to E, inclusive, and which contains a security marking approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security in accordance with 6 C.F.R. § 37.17.

2. An applicant for a limited-term commercial driver’s license or limited-term commercial learner’s permit must present at least one of the following documents as proof of the applicant’s full legal name and age as required pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 383.71(f)(2)(i):

(a) An unexpired employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(b) An unexpired foreign passport with a valid, unexpired United States visa which has affixed to it an unexpired arrival and departure record using Form I-94.

3. The forms of identification that are unacceptable to the Department as proof of the full legal name and age of an applicant for a commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit in this State include, without limitation:

(a) An identification card issued by a consulate of a foreign government;

(b) A birth certificate issued by a hospital or foreign government;

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8047 Applicant domiciled in foreign jurisdiction: Requirements for license or permit; authority of Department. (NRS 483.908)

1. The Department may issue a nondomiciled commercial learner’s permit or nondomiciled commercial driver’s license in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 383.71(f)(1)(i) to an applicant who is domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction as described in 49 C.F.R. § 383.5.

2. The Department will not issue a nondomiciled commercial learner’s permit or nondomiciled commercial driver’s license in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 383.71(f)(1)(ii) to an applicant whose state of domicile is prohibited from issuing a commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 384.405.

3. The Department reserves the right to issue a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver’s license marked as “limited term,” pursuant to NAC 483.015, in lieu of issuing one marked as “nondomiciled,” as described in subsection 1.

4. As used in this section:

(a) “Nondomiciled commercial driver’s license” and “nondomiciled commercial learner’s permit” mean, respectively, a commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit issued by a state or other jurisdiction:

(1) To a natural person who is domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction and who meets the requirements of 49 C.F.R. § 383.23(b)(1); or

(2) To a natural person who is domiciled in another state that meets the requirements of 49 C.F.R. § 383.23(b)(2).

Ê The term includes, without limitation, a limited-term driver’s license as defined in NAC 483.015.

(b) “State of domicile” means the state in which a person has his or her true, fixed and permanent home and principal residence and to which he or she has the intention of returning whenever he or she is absent.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8049 Permit valid for skills tests; applicant may only be issued one permit. (NRS 483.908)

1. An applicant for a commercial learner’s permit that requires two or more skills tests may only be issued one commercial learner’s permit, and the permit must set forth all class requirements and endorsements for the skills tests the applicant intends to take.

2. The commercial learner’s permit is valid for the performance of the skills tests for each class and endorsement indicated pursuant to subsection 1 if the permit has not:

(a) Expired; or

(b) Been converted to a commercial driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8051 Skills test: Order of segments; effect of failure of segment. (NRS 483.908)

1. Each skills test must be administered and successfully completed in the following order of segments:

(a) Vehicle inspection test;

(b) Basic vehicle control test; and

2. If an applicant fails a segment of the skills test:

(a) The applicant is disqualified from continuing to the next segment of the test; and

(b) The scores for the passed segments of the skills test are only valid during the period in which the applicant’s commercial learner’s permit is valid. If the applicant has his or her commercial learner’s permit renewed, all three segments of the skills test must be retaken.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8053 Acceptance of skills test administered by another state; requirements. (NRS 483.908) In accordance with the provisions of 49 C.F.R. § 383.79(b), the Department will accept the results of a skills test that is:

1. Administered by another state to a resident of this State;

2. In fulfillment of the applicant’s testing requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 383.71; and

3. In fulfillment of the test-administration requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 383.73.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8055 Interpreter not allowed for knowledge test or skills test. (NRS 483.908)

1. An applicant for a commercial learner’s permit shall not use an interpreter for a knowledge test for a commercial driver’s license pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 383.133(b)(3).

2. Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 383.133(c)(5), an interpreter must not be used during the administration of a skills test. An applicant for a commercial driver’s license must be able to understand and respond to verbal commands and instructions from a skills test examiner in the English language. The applicant and the examiner shall not communicate in a language other than the English language during the skills test.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8057 Use of representative vehicle required for skills tests. (NRS 483.908)

1. In completing a required skills test, an applicant for a commercial driver’s license must perform the skills tests in a representative vehicle to ensure that the applicant possesses the skills required by 49 C.F.R. § 383.113.

2. To determine if a vehicle is a representative vehicle for the purpose of performing a required skills test, and for the class or endorsement of commercial driver’s license for which the applicant is applying, the gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of the vehicle must be used. The actual gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight of the vehicle must not be used.

3. As used in this section:

(a) “Gross combination weight rating” means:

(1) The weight specified by the manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined loaded weight of that vehicle and a trailing vehicle; or

(2) If the manufacturer fails to specify a weight, the sum of the gross vehicle weight rating of the power unit, the weight of the trailing vehicle and the weight of any load thereon.

(b) “Gross vehicle weight rating” means the weight specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8059 Skills tests and examiners: Duties of Department. (NRS 483.908)

1. The Department will:

(a) At least once every 2 years, conduct covert and overt monitoring of examinations performed by examiners.

(b) Establish and maintain a database to track the passage and failure rates of applicants tested by each examiner, to focus covert and overt monitoring on examiners who have unusually high passage or failure rates.

(c) Establish and maintain a database of all examiners. The database must track, without limitation, the dates and results of monitoring activities by the Department, and the name and identification number of each examiner.

(d) Establish and maintain a database that tracks the skills tests administered by each examiner, organized by the name and identification number of each examiner.

2. As used in this section, “examiner” means a person employed by the Department who administers a skills test to an applicant for a commercial driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.806 Requirements for examiners. (NRS 483.908)

1. An examiner who administers a knowledge test must complete a refresher training course once every 4 years to maintain his or her certification as an examiner.

2. An examiner who administers a skills test must complete a refresher training course once every 4 years to maintain his or her certification as an examiner.

3. A refresher training course specified in subsection 1 or 2 must:

(a) Consist of at least 40 hours of instruction.

(b) Address at least the following material:

(1) For an examiner who administers a knowledge test, the 3 units of instruction described in 49 C.F.R. § 384.228(c);

(2) For an examiner who administers a skills test, the 5 units of instruction described in 49 C.F.R. § 384.228(d);

(3) Any state-specific material and information that is related to administering a knowledge test or skills test;

(4) Any new federal regulations applicable to commercial driver’s licenses;

(5) Revisions concerning the manner in which knowledge tests and skills tests must be administered; and

(6) Requirements concerning new safety-related equipment that is required for commercial motor vehicles.

4. As used in this section, “examiner” means a person employed by the Department who administers a knowledge test or skills test to an applicant for a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.8061 Applicant for new permit or endorsement or for removal of restrictions: Requirements; fee. (NRS 483.908)

1. An applicant to whom the Department has issued a valid commercial learner’s permit who wishes to receive a new permit with a new class or endorsement or who wishes to remove a restriction that requires a skills test must:

(a) Pay the appropriate fee for the original issuance of a commercial learner’s permit, as set forth in NRS 483.910; and

(b) Take and complete successfully the applicable tests.

2. If an applicant complies with the provisions of subsection 1 and any other applicable requirements, the Department will issue to the applicant a new commercial learner’s permit with the requested class or endorsement or removal of the restriction.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, eff. 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.807 Waiver of certain physical requirements for instruction or commercial learner’s permit: Requirements for application; conditions and restrictions. (NRS 483.908)

1. A person who wishes to apply to the Department for a commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit may apply to the Department for a waiver of the physical requirements described in 49 C.F.R. § 391.41 in the same manner as prescribed for a person who wishes to apply for a commercial driver’s license.

2. A waiver issued to a person who wishes to obtain a commercial driver’s license instruction permit or commercial learner’s permit is subject to the same conditions and restrictions as a waiver issued to an applicant who wishes to obtain a commercial driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 11-7-95; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R103-06, 6-28-2006; R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.810 Requirements for application for instruction or commercial learner’s permit or license. (NRS 483.908) In addition to complying with the requirements of NRS 483.290, an application for a commercial driver’s instruction permit, commercial learner’s permit or a commercial driver’s license must comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. § 383.23.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 2-14-91; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R105-04, 8-2-2004; R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.815 Requirements for application received by person previously licensed in another state. (NRS 483.908) If an application for a commercial driver’s instruction permit, commercial learner’s permit or a commercial driver’s license is received from a person previously licensed in another state, the application is subject to the requirements of NRS 483.295.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 2-14-91; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.820 Issuance of license. (NRS 483.908)

1. On or after July 1, 1990, the Department will, upon the payment of the required fee, issue to every qualified applicant a commercial driver’s license containing the information set forth in NAC 483.040 and also containing any restriction placed on the licensee by the Department.

2. A person may attach to his or her driver’s license a document which identifies the person as a donor of all or any part of his or her body pursuant to NRS 451.500 to 451.590, inclusive.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 2-14-91; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R017-06, 5-4-2006; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.825 Denial of license or permit. (NRS 483.908) The Department will not issue a commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit pursuant to NRS 483.900 to 483.940, inclusive, to a person:

1. Who is under 21 years of age, unless the following restrictions are applied to the license or permit:

(a) A restriction limiting operation to intrastate operation; and

(b) A prohibition against the transportation of either hazardous materials or passengers under “Restriction R” as set forth in NAC 483.360;

2. Who does not meet the requirements of 49 C.F.R. §§ 391.41 to 391.49, inclusive, for operating a commercial motor vehicle;

3. Whose driver’s license is revoked, suspended or subject to disqualification;

4. Who has not passed the required examinations;

5. Who fails to comply with the requirements of NAC 483.801; or

6. Who, in the opinion of the Administrator upon good cause and belief, would not be able to drive safely a commercial motor vehicle on the highways.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 2-14-91; A 11-7-95; 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R105-04, 8-2-2004; R012-05, 11-17-2005; R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; R049-15, 4-4-2016)

NAC 483.830 Assignment of number to license. (NRS 483.908) A commercial driver’s license will be assigned a number in a manner consistent with the requirements of NRS 483.345.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 2-14-91)

NAC 483.832 Expiration and renewal of license. (NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.908)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 or NRS 483.929, and except for a limited-term driver’s license, every commercial driver’s license expires on the eighth anniversary of the date of issuance of the commercial driver’s license, in the case of an original issuance, a renewal of a commercial driver’s license or a renewal of an expired commercial driver’s license.

2. A commercial driver’s license issued to a licensee who is 65 years of age or older on the date of issuance or renewal expires on the fourth anniversary of the birthday of the licensee measured, in the case of an original issuance, a renewal of a commercial driver’s license or a renewal of an expired commercial driver’s license, from the birthday of the licensee or holder nearest the date of issuance or renewal.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 7-8-2014; A by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 7-8-2018; R150-20, 11-2-2020)

NAC 483.835 Possession and surrender of license. (NRS 483.908) The holder of a commercial driver’s license shall keep the license in his or her immediate possession at all times while driving a class of motor vehicle that requires a commercial driver’s license and shall manually surrender the license for examination upon demand by any peace officer, any officer of a court or any employee of the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 2-14-91)

NAC 483.847 Cancellation, suspension and revocation of license. (NRS 483.908) In accordance with the regulatory authority vested with the Department in NRS 483.908, the provisions of NRS 483.420 to 483.630, inclusive, apply in an analogous manner to commercial drivers’ licenses and commercial vehicles with these modifications:

1. If, pursuant to NRS 483.420, the Department cancels a commercial driver’s license held by a nonresident, the Department will forward a copy of the record of that action to the motor vehicle administrator in the state where the driver resides.

2. The provisions of NRS 483.445 and 483.490 do not apply to the cancellation, suspension or revocation of a commercial driver’s license.

3. The Department will assign demerit points to the holder of a commercial driver’s license or any other person operating a commercial vehicle for every conviction of a traffic violation committed on a single occasion without regard to the point value. Multiple instances of the same traffic violation committed on a single occasion will be assessed as a single conviction.

4. The provisions of NRS 483.500 which require the Department to return a license which has been suspended if the driver completes the examination required by NRS 483.480 do not apply to the suspension of a commercial driver’s license.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 3-27-92; A 8-29-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R105-04, 8-2-2004; R012-05, 11-17-2005; R124-07, 1-30-2008)

NAC 483.8475 Cancellation of license or permit for falsification of application: Restriction on reapplication. (NRS 483.908) If the Department cancels a commercial driver’s license or permit pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 483.420 because the licensee knowingly falsified any information or certification on an application filed with the Department, the licensee may not apply for a new commercial driver’s license or permit until at least 60 days after the date on which the original commercial driver’s license or permit was cancelled.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R105-04, eff. 8-2-2004)

NAC 483.848 Test to determine concentration of alcohol: Suspension of license for certain concentration. (NRS 483.908)

1. If the result of a test given pursuant to NRS 484C.150 or 484C.160 shows that a person who, while in control of a commercial motor vehicle, had a concentration of alcohol of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath at the time of the test, the person’s driver’s license, permit or privilege to drive must be suspended for a period of 90 days.

2. If a revocation or suspension of a person’s driver’s license or permit for a violation of NRS 484C.110, 484C.120, 484C.130, 484C.430 or 484C.440 follows a suspension ordered pursuant to subsection 1, the Department will:

(a) Cancel the suspension ordered pursuant to subsection 1; and

(b) Give the person credit towards the period of revocation or suspension ordered pursuant to NRS 484C.110, 484C.120, 484C.130, 484C.430 or 484C.440, whichever is applicable, for any period during which the person’s driver’s license, permit or privilege to drive was suspended pursuant to subsection 1.

3. This section does not preclude:

(a) The prosecution of a person for a violation of any other provision of law; or

(b) The suspension or revocation of a person’s driver’s license, permit or privilege to drive pursuant to any other provision of law.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R062-02, eff. 9-20-2002; A by R069-03, 9-12-2003, eff. 9-23-2003; R123-07, 1-30-2008)

NAC 483.8485 Test to determine concentration of alcohol: Duties of peace officer; review by Department; contents and mailing of order for suspension of license. (NRS 483.908)

1. A peace officer who has received the result of a test given pursuant to NRS 484C.150 or 484C.160 which indicates that a person who, while in control of a commercial motor vehicle, had a concentration of alcohol of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath shall prepare a written certificate indicating whether the peace officer:

(a) Had reasonable grounds to believe that the person was driving under the influence of alcohol;

(b) Served an order of suspension on the person pursuant to subsection 2; and

(c) Issued the person a temporary driver’s license of the same type and class as the license which was seized pursuant to subsection 2.

2. If a person who was in control of a commercial motor vehicle and to whom a test is given pursuant to NRS 484C.150 or 484C.160 is present when a peace officer receives the result of the test and the test indicates that the person has a concentration of alcohol of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath, the peace officer shall:

(a) Serve an order of suspension of the driver’s license, permit or privilege to drive;

(b) Seize any driver’s license or permit of the person;

(1) Administrative and judicial review of the suspension; and

(2) Obtain a temporary driver’s license of the same type and class as the license which was seized, if his or her driver’s license is seized pursuant to paragraph (b);

(d) If the person requests a temporary driver’s license, and his or her driver’s license is seized pursuant to paragraph (b), issue the person a temporary driver’s license of the same type and class as the license which was seized on a form approved by the Department which becomes effective 24 hours after the person receives the temporary driver’s license and expires 168 hours after it becomes effective; and

(e) Transmit to the Department:

(1) Any driver’s license or permit seized pursuant to paragraph (b); and

(2) The written certificate that the peace officer is required to prepare pursuant to subsection 1.

3. If a person who was in control of a commercial motor vehicle and to whom a test is given pursuant to NRS 484C.150 or 484C.160 is not present when a peace officer receives the result of the test and the test indicates that the person has a concentration of alcohol of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath, the peace officer shall transmit to the Department a copy of the result of the test and the written certificate that the peace officer is required to prepare pursuant to subsection 1.

4. The Department, upon receiving a copy of the result of the test and the written certificate transmitted by the peace officer pursuant to subsection 3, will:

(a) Review the result of the test and the written certificate; and

(b) If the Department determines that it is appropriate, issue an order to suspend the driver’s license, permit or privilege to drive of the person by mailing the order to the person at his or her last known mailing address.

5. An order for suspension issued by the Department pursuant to subsection 4 must:

(a) Explain the grounds for the suspension;

(b) Indicate the period of the suspension;

(d) Explain that the person has a right to administrative and judicial review of the suspension.

6. An order for suspension issued by the Department pursuant to subsection 4 is presumed to have been received by the person 5 days after the order is deposited by the Department, postage prepaid, in the United States mail. The date of mailing of the order may be shown by a certificate specifying the date of mailing that is prepared by an officer or employee of the Department.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R062-02, eff. 9-20-2002; A by R069-03, 9-12-2003, eff. 9-23-2003; R123-07, 1-30-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.849 Suspension of license as result of certain concentration of alcohol: Hearing; temporary license; judicial review. (NRS 483.908)

1. At any time during which the driver’s license, permit or privilege to drive is suspended pursuant to NAC 483.8485, the person may request in writing an administrative hearing by the Department to review the order of suspension. A person is entitled to only one administrative hearing pursuant to this section.

2. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the hearing must be conducted within 15 days after receipt of the request, or as soon thereafter as is practicable, in the county in which the requester resides.

3. The Director of the Department or his or her agent may:

(a) Issue subpoenas for:

(1) The attendance of witnesses at the hearing; and

(2) The production of relevant books and papers; and

(b) Require a reexamination of the requester.

4. The scope of the hearing must be limited to the issues of whether the person, at the time of the test:

(a) Was in control of a commercial motor vehicle; and

(b) Had a concentration of alcohol of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 in the person’s blood or breath.

5. The Department will issue to the person a temporary driver’s license of the same type and class as the license which was seized, if he or she holds a driver’s license for a period that is sufficient to complete the administrative hearing.

6. Upon an affirmative finding on the issues listed in subsection 4, the Department will affirm the order of suspension. Otherwise, the order of suspension must be rescinded.

7. If the order of suspension is affirmed by the Department, the person is entitled to judicial review of the issues listed in subsection 4 in the manner provided in chapter 233B of NRS.

8. Upon receiving a notice from a court of competent jurisdiction that the court has issued a stay, the Department will issue an additional temporary driver’s license if the person holds a driver’s license for a period that is sufficient to complete the judicial review.

9. Upon receiving a notice from:

(a) A hearing officer that he or she has granted a continuance of the administrative hearing; or

(b) A court of competent jurisdiction that the court has granted a continuance after issuing a stay of the suspension,

Ê the Department will cancel any temporary driver’s license granted pursuant to this section and notify the holder by mailing an order of cancellation to the last known mailing address of the holder.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R062-02, eff. 9-20-2002; A by R069-03, 9-12-2003, eff. 9-23-2003; R123-07, 1-30-2008; R140-12, 12-20-2012, eff. 1-15-2013)

NAC 483.8495 Penalties for certain violations. (NRS 483.908, 483.924)

1. In addition to the penalties provided in those provisions adopted by reference in NAC 483.800, a person who operates a commercial motor vehicle while his or her commercial driver’s license is suspended, revoked or cancelled, or while the person is otherwise disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle, is subject to the provisions and penalties specified in NRS 483.560.

2. A person who knowingly falsifies any information or certification on an application filed with the Department for a commercial driver’s license or permit is subject to the provisions specified in NRS 483.420.

3. A person who holds a commercial driver’s license with an expired hazardous materials endorsement is subject to a suspension of his or her commercial driver’s license for not less than 30 days.

4. At least 90 days before the expiration of a person’s hazardous materials endorsement, the Department will provide the person a notice which informs the person that he or she:

(a) Must apply for a security threat assessment required pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 383.141 at least 60 days before his or her hazardous materials endorsement expires and must pass the security threat assessment before his or her hazardous materials endorsement may be renewed;

(b) May be subject to suspension of his or her commercial driver’s license as described in subsection 3; and

(1) Complying with the requirements for renewing a hazardous materials endorsement, including, without limitation, passing the security threat assessment required pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 383.141;

(2) Requesting that the Department remove the hazardous materials endorsement from his or her commercial driver’s license; or

(3) Requesting that the Department issue a noncommercial driver’s license in place of the commercial driver’s license.

5. The Department will require a person to obtain a new driver’s license that reflects the renewal of a hazardous materials endorsement, the removal of such an endorsement, or the change to a noncommercial license described in paragraph (c) of subsection 4 in person at an office of the Department.

6. A person who is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle under this section shall surrender his or her commercial driver’s license or permit to the Department.

7. To reinstate a commercial driver’s license or permit after disqualification, a person must, in addition to any other conditions required by law:

(a) Complete an application;

(b) Pass a vision test, knowledge tests and, if applicable, skills tests;

(c) Provide any additional information requested by the Department to determine his or her fitness to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely; and

(d) Pay the reinstatement fees established in NRS 483.910.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 5-27-92; A 12-2-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R062-02, 9-20-2002; R105-04, 8-2-2004; R108-05, 10-31-2005; R034-10, 8-13-2010; R142-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; R049-15, 4-4-2016)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 483.802)

NAC 483.850 Exemptions from requirements. (NRS 483.908) The following persons are exempt from the requirements of NRS 483.900 to 483.940, inclusive, and NAC 483.799 to 483.850, inclusive:

1. An operator of a farm vehicle that is:

(a) Controlled and operated by a farmer as a private motor carrier of property;

(b) Being used to transport either:

(1) Agricultural products; or

(2) Farm machinery or farm supplies, or both,

Ê to or from a farm;

(d) Being used within 150 miles of the operator’s farm; and

(e) Not carrying a hazardous material of a type or quantity which would require the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 177.823.

2. A firefighter or any other person who operates a commercial motor vehicle in the performance of his or her official duties, including, without limitation, a fire truck, hook and ladder truck, foam or water transport truck, police SWAT team vehicle, ambulance or other vehicle used in response to emergencies, which is:

(a) Necessary to the preservation of life or property or the execution of emergency governmental functions;

(b) Equipped with audible and visual signals; and

3. A person who:

(a) Is exempt from the provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 383 pursuant to subsection (c) of 49 C.F.R. § 383.3; and

(b) Is operating a commercial motor vehicle for military purposes.

4. A person who is driving a recreational vehicle that is being used solely for recreational purposes.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 2-14-91; A 1-24-96; A by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R062-02, 9-20-2002; R082-03, 10-30-2003; R105-04, 8-2-2004; R141-12, 11-1-2012, eff. 1-28-2013; R049-15, 4-4-2016)

FEES

NAC 483.900 Additional fees to cover cost of production of photographs for drivers’ licenses and identification cards. (NRS 483.347)

1. To cover the actual cost of production of photographs for drivers’ licenses and identification cards, the Department will charge and collect, in addition to the fees charged pursuant to NRS 483.410, 483.820 and 483.910, $3.25 for the issuance of an original, renewed, duplicate or changed driver’s license or identification card.

2. The money collected pursuant to subsection 1 must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Motor Vehicle Fund and must be allocated to the Department to defray the increased costs of producing drivers’ licenses and identification cards pursuant to NRS 483.347.

3. As used in this section, “photograph” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 483.125.

(Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R152-01, eff. 2-12-2002; A by R107-08, 9-29-2008, eff. 10-1-2008; R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)