Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 484B.790 - Mobile carrying device: Operation on sidewalks and crosswalks; limitations; duties of operator; device has rights and duties of pedestrian; penalties1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 244.3565 or 268.41015, a mobile carrying device may be operated on a sidewalk or crosswalk provided that: (a) The operator of the mobile carrying device is actively monitoring the navigation and movement of the mobile carrying device;(b) The mobile carrying device is equipped with a braking device that enables the mobile carrying device to come to a controlled stop; and(c) The mobile carrying device is operated in accordance with any requirements imposed by this section.2. The operator of a mobile carrying device may not allow a mobile carrying device to: (a) Operate on the highways of this State except when crossing within a crosswalk;(b) Fail to comply with any traffic-control signal or devices that a pedestrian is obligated to comply with;(c) Unreasonably interfere with pedestrians or vehicle traffic;(d) Transport hazardous material as that term is defined in NRS 459.7024; or3. A mobile carrying device has all the rights and duties of a pedestrian except those which by their nature can have no application, except that the operator of a mobile carrying device must ensure that the mobile carrying device yields the right of way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk.4. A violation of this section:(a) Is not a misdemeanor;(b) Shall not be deemed a moving traffic violation; and(c) Is punishable by the imposition of a civil penalty of $250.Added to NRS by 2019, 3099Added by 2019, Ch. 517,§2.7, eff. 10/1/2019.