Nevada Revised Statutes Section 484.797 - Public Safety - Vehicles - Watercraft

Arrest of nonresident.

1. All of the provisions of this chapter apply both to residents and nonresidents of this State, except the special provisions in this section, which shall govern in respect to nonresidents.

2. A peace officer at the scene of a traffic accident may arrest without a warrant any driver of a vehicle who is a nonresident of this State and who is involved in the accident when, based upon personal investigation, the peace officer has reasonable cause for believing that the person has committed any offense under the provisions of this chapter in connection with the accident, and if the peace officer has reasonable cause for believing that the person will disregard a written promise to appear in court.

3. Whenever any person is arrested under the provisions of this section, he shall be taken without unnecessary delay before the proper magistrate, as specified in NRS 484.803.

Last modified: February 25, 2006