Nevada Revised Statutes Section 484.324 - Public Safety - Vehicles - Watercraft

Vehicles and bicycles.

1. The driver of a motor vehicle shall not:

(a) Intentionally interfere with the movement of a person lawfully riding a bicycle; or

(b) Overtake and pass a person riding a bicycle unless he can do so safely without endangering the person riding the bicycle.

2. The driver of a motor vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any person riding a bicycle on the pathway or lane. The driver of a motor vehicle shall not enter, stop, stand, park or drive within a pathway or lane provided for bicycles except:

(a) When entering or exiting an alley or driveway;

(b) When operating or parking a disabled vehicle;

(c) To avoid conflict with other traffic;

(d) In the performance of official duties;

(e) In compliance with the directions of a police officer; or

(f ) In an emergency.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not enter or proceed through an intersection while driving within a pathway or lane provided for bicycles.

4. The driver of a motor vehicle shall:

(a) Exercise due care to avoid a collision with a person riding a bicycle; and

(b) Give an audible warning with the horn of the vehicle if appropriate and when necessary to avoid such a collision.

5. The operator of a bicycle shall not:

(a) Intentionally interfere with the movement of a motor vehicle; or

(b) Overtake and pass a motor vehicle unless he can do so safely without endangering himself or the occupants of the motor vehicle.

Last modified: February 25, 2006