Citation for operation of vehicle without insurance or for failure to present proof of insurance. Whenever the driver of a vehicle is stopped by a peace officer for violating a provision of this chapter, except for violating a provision of NRS 484.395 to 484.443, inclusive, the officer shall demand proof of the insurance required by NRS 485.185, and issue a citation as provided in NRS 484.799 if the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver of the vehicle is in violation of NRS 485.187. If the driver of the vehicle is not the owner, a citation must also be issued to the owner, and in such a case the driver:
1. May sign the citation on behalf of the owner; and
2. Shall notify the owner of the citation within 3 days after it is issued.
Ê The agency which employs the peace officer shall immediately forward a copy of the citation to the registered owner of the vehicle, by certified mail, at his address as it appears on the certificate of registration.
Last modified: February 25, 2006