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Nevada
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
877-687-6237
Federal Highway Admin
775-687-1204
Cell Emergency Number
*647 *647
Time Zone
Pacific and Mountain
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70-80, Trucks: 70-80
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Work Zone Special Limits
Various, Double original fine (up to $1,000), 6 months jail time, or 120 hrs. community service, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 14 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>6 in All Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Once or twice a month, Authorized by statute
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.18
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
No state issues. Local laws may prohibit carrying.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Law permits deadly force in public places with no duty to retreat
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.53
Truck Access Policies
unlimited mi
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
1,500 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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