Transportation Law in Nevada
This page covers transportation law as it applies in Nevada — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what transportation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern transportation in Nevada
Nevada state law
- Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 205 — Crimes Against PropertyNV 205 § 205.060
Cited in 120 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 200 — Crimes Against the PersonNV 200 § 200.481
Cited in 85 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 40 — Public Health and Safety › Chapter 453 — Controlled SubstancesNV 453 § 453.321
Cited in 82 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 200 — Crimes Against the PersonNV 200 § 200.471
Cited in 37 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 43 — Public Safety; Vehicles; Watercraft › Chapter 485 — Motor Vehicles: Insurance and Financial ResponsibilityNV 485 § 485.3091
Cited in 27 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 14 — Procedure in Criminal Cases › Chapter 178 — General ProvisionsNV 178 § 178.620
Cited in 16 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 49 — Transportation
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Interstate Commerce Act of 1887
First federal regulatory statute. Created the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroads. Commission was abolished in 1995; jurisdiction transferred to the Surface Tra…
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for transportation in Nevada.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.