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NRS 484E.020

Duty to stop at scene of crash involving damage to vehicle or property; duty to move vehicle under certain circumstances; penalty

(Added to NRS by 1969, 1483; A 1997, 2798; 2007, 77; 2015, 1642; 2017, 1296; 2021, 3343; 2025, 1794)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 484.221)

1. The driver of any vehicle involved in a crash on a highway or premises to which the public has access resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall:

(a) Immediately stop his or her vehicle at the scene of the crash; and

(b) If the driver’s vehicle is creating a hazard or obstructing traffic and can be moved safely, move the vehicle or cause the vehicle to be moved out of the traffic lanes of the roadway to a safe location that does not create a hazard or obstruct traffic and, if applicable, safely fulfill the requirements of NRS 484E.030.

2. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.