Title 10
Chapters:
10.04 General Provisions
10.08 Control Devices
10.12 Parking
10.14 Drivers' Licenses
10.16 Speed
10.18 Vehicle Insurance
10.22 Vehicle Registration
10.24 Recreational Trails
10.28 Motorcycles
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
10.04.010 Purpose of title.
10.04.020 Application of title.
10.04.030 NRS 484 and 486 adopted by reference.
10.04.040 Penalty.
10.04.050 Warrant issuance.
10.04.060 Definitions.
The purpose of
this title is to regulate vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and traffic in the
county in order to protect and promote the public health, safety and general
welfare. (Ord. 225 (part), 1974) 
10.04.020 Application of title.
The provisions of this title
shall apply throughout the county, including general improvement districts
organized pursuant to state law, unless otherwise provided in this code or
by state law. (Ord. 225 (part), 1974)
10.04.030 NRS 484 and 486 adopted by reference.
The traffic and motorcycle
provisions of chapters 484 and 486 of NRS, including the definitions therein
but excluding NRS sections 486.061 through 486.171, as amended and as may
be amended from time to time are adopted by reference. (Ord. 225 (part),
1974)
A. It is unlawful, and unless otherwise declared in NRS chapter 484 with respect to particular offenses or in subsection B of this section, it is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or to fail to perform any act required in this title.
B. Any violation of
any traffic sign, signal or marking provision as set forth in NRS sections
484.278 through 484.289; any violation of any driving on right side of highway,
overtaking and passing, or use of highway provision, as set forth in NRS sections
484.291 through 484.313; and any violation of any right-of-way provision,
as set forth in NRS sections 484.315 through 484.323; any violation of any
pedestrian's rights and duties provision, as set forth in NRS sections 484.325
through 484.331; any violation of any turning and starting, and signals on
stopping and turning provision, as set forth in NRS sections 484.333 through
484.347; any violation of any speed restriction, as set forth in NRS sections
484.361 through 484.375; any violation of any stopping, starting or parking
provision, as set forth in NRS sections 484.395 through 484.443; any violation
of any protective headgear provision, as set forth in NRS section 486.231;
or any violation of any control device, parking or speed provision, as expressed
in this title, shall constitute an infraction. (Ord. 264 §1, 1977; Ord.
225 (part), 1974)
In the event any person
fails to comply with a traffic citation given to such person or attached to
a vehicle, or fails to make appearance pursuant to a summons directing an
appearance in court, the sheriff or his delegate shall secure and issue a
warrant for such person's arrest. (Ord. 225 (part), 1974)
The general provisions
of NRS chapter 482, 483, 484, 485 and 486, as amended from time to time, are
hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this code. (Ord. 651,
1994)
CONTROL DEVICES
Sections:
10.08.010 Placement of traffic-control
devices.
10.08.020 Placement of traffic-control devices in general improvement districts.
10.08.030 Placement provided by resolution.
10.08.010 Placement of traffic-control devices.
As authorized by state law, the board of county commissioners determines and directs that the following traffic-control devices be placed and maintained by the director of community development or his delegate at the locations hereinafter designated in order to regulate traffic and to provide for the safe and expeditious movement of such traffic:
Stop signs. Stop signs shall be placed and maintained at the following locations:
A. Kingsbury Grade. On the following highways at the point at which each highway joins or intersects Kingsbury Grade: Tramway Drive, South Benjamin Drive, North Benjamin Drive, Logging Road Lane, Highland Drive, Edgewood Drive, Terrace View Drive, Hall Court, Chimney Rock Drive, Meadow Lane, Cottonwood Drive, Pine Ridge Drive, Daggett Way and Shady Lane.
B. Toler Avenue. On the following highways at the point at which each highway joins or intersects Toler Avenue: Toiyabe Avenue and Elges Avenue.
C. Jacks Valley Road. On the following highways at the point at which each highway joins or intersects Jacks Valley Road: Summer Hill Drive, Silverado Drive, Shawnee Drive, Green Acres Drive, Cherokee Drive, JV Ranch Road, Alpine Vie Estates Fire House Road, Bavaria Drive and Alpine View Court.
D. Johnson Lane. On the following highways at the point at which each highway joins or intersects Johnson Lane: Heyborne Road, Vicky Lane, Clapham Lane, Fuller Drive and East Valley Road.
E. Vicky Lane. On the following highways at the point at which each highway joins or intersects Vicky Lane: Judy Drive, Downs Lane, Kim Place and Saratoga Lane.
F. Dresslerville Road. On the following highways at the point at which each highway joins or intersects Dresslerville Road: Tillman Lane, Kerry Avenue and Riverview Drive.
G. End of Jacks Valley Road. On Jacks Valley Road at - the point at which such highway ends at Nixon Street.
H. Nixon Street. On Nixon Street at the point at which such highway joins Foothill Road.
One-way Signs. One-way only directional signs shall be placed and maintained at the following locations:
I. Fourth Street.
On Fourth Street between United States Highway 395 and Esmeralda in Minden,
Nevada, requiring traffic to move in a westerly direction. (Ord. 936, 2000;
Ord. 425 §1, 1984; Ord. 225 (part), 1974)
10.08.020 Placement of traffic control-devices in general improvement districts.
As authorized by state law, the board of county commissioners determines and directs that the following traffic-control devices be placed and maintained by the general improvement districts at the designated locations in order to regulate traffic and to provide for the safe and expeditious movement of such traffic:
A. Marla Bay General Improvement District.
1. Stop Signs. Stop signs shall be placed and maintained at the following locations:
a. Freel Drive. On Freel Drive on each side of the intersection at Beach Lane;
b. Lake Shore Boulevard. On Lake Shore Boulevard on each side of the intersection at Beach Lane.
2. One-way Direction. One-way only directional signs shall be placed and maintained at the following locations:
a. Lake Shore Boulevard. On Lake Shore Boulevard between Freel Drive and the point where Lake Shore Boulevard turns in a northerly direction.
B. Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District.
1. Stop Signs. Stop signs shall be placed and maintained at the following locations:
a. Arrowhead Drive. On Arrowhead Drive on each side of the intersections of Topaz Lane and South Riverview Drive;
b. Fairway Drive. On Fairway Drive where said highway joins Riverview Drive;
c. Job's Peak Drive. On Job's Peak Drive on each side of the intersection of Topaz Lane;
d. Mitch Drive and South Riverview Drive. On each side of both Mitch Drive and South Riverview Drive where said highways intersect;
e. Mitch Drive. On Mitch Drive where said highway joins Dresslerville Road;
f. Muir Drive. On Muir Drive on each side of the intersection of Lyell Way;
g. Langley Drive. On Langley Drive where said highway intersects Tillman Lane;
h. Langley Drive and Wheeler Way. On each side of both Langley Drive and Wheeler Way where said highways intersect;
i. Langley Drive and Lyell Way. On each side of both Langley Drive and Lyell Way where said highways intersect.
2. Truck Size Limitation. Trucks exceeding a maximum weight of ten tons shall be prohibited from using the highways within this district except for trucks making local deliveries. This restriction shall be posted conspicuously at the highway entrances to said district.
C. Round Hill General Improvement District.
1. Stop Signs. Stop signs shall be placed and maintained at the following locations:
a. Cheyenne Way. On Cheyenne Way where said highway joins McFaul Way;
b. DeVaux Lane. On DeVaux Lane on each side of said highway where it joins McFaul Way;
c. Elks Point Road. On Elks Point Road where said highway joins Paiute Drive;
d. Gold Hill Road. On Gold Hill Road where said highway joins McFaul Way;
e. Kent Way. On Kent Way where said highway joins McFaul Way;
f. McFaul Court. On McFaul Court where said highway joins McFaul Way;
g. Paiute Drive. On Paiute Drive where said highway meets Elks Point Road;
h. Seminole Court. On Seminole Court where said highway joins Seminole Way;
i. Seminole Way. On Seminole Way where said highway joins Paiute Drive and where it joins Elks Point Road;
j. Shopping Center Exits. On all highways within the Round Hill Shopping Center where said highways exit said shopping center and join U.S. Highway 50, Elks Point Road and McFaul Way.
2. Highway Use Restriction. No snowmobiles, sleds, skis, skateboards, or similar objects shall be allowed on district streets. This restriction shall be posted conspicuously throughout the district.
D. Skyland General Improvement District.
1. Stop Signs. Stop signs shall be placed and maintained at the following locations:
a. Alpine Drive. On Alpine Drive where said highway joins Tahoe Drive;
b. Lynn Way. On Lynn way where said highway joins Tahoe Drive;
c. Myron Drive. On Myron Drive on each side of said highway where it joins Tahoe Drive;
d. Tahoe Drive. On Tahoe Drive at each end of said highway where it joins U.S. Highway 50 and Skyland Drive.
2. Highway Use Restriction. No snowmobiles, sleds, skis, skateboards or similar objects shall be allowed on district streets. This restriction shall be posted conspicuously throughout the district.
3. All Highways Parking Restriction. There shall be no parking on any paved portion of any highway within this district, except in cases of emergency. Said restriction shall be posted conspicuously at the entrance of the district and at other conspicuous places on highways therein. The owner or custodian of any vehicle which interferes with snow removal shall be responsible for towing expenses.
4. Truck Size Limitation. Trucks exceeding a maximum weight of ten tons shall be prohibited from using the highways within this district, except for trucks making local deliveries. This restriction shall be posted conspicuously at the highway entrances to said district.
5. All Highways Speed Limit. The posted speed limit on all highways, or portions thereof, within this general improvement district shall be twenty-five miles per hour.
E. Zephyr Heights General Improvement District
1. Snow Gates
a. Zephyr Heights
Drive. Snow gates shall be installed on either end of Zephyr Heights Drive.
The exact location of the gates is left to the discretion of the Zephyr Heights
General Improvement District. The gates shall be closed and locked each winter
when the Zephyr Heights General Improvement District determines that Zephyr
Heights Drive has become impassable for the winter. The snow gates shall
be opened when the Zephyr Heights General Improvement District determines
that Zephyr Heights Drive has become passable in the spring. The Zephyr Heights
General Improvement District, Douglas County community development department
and Tahoe-Douglas Fire Protection District shall have keys to the snow gates
and the authority to open the gates in appropriate circumstances. In addition,
property owners on Zephyr Heights Drive shall be allowed to place their own
locks on the lower gate in such a manner as to not interfere with the Zephyr
Heights General Improvement District lock. Any property owner who places
a lock on the lower gate assumes responsibility to close the gate, and assumes
liability for use of the road when the road is closed. (Ord. 936, 2000; Ord.
546 §2, 1991; Ord 526, 1991; Ord. 503, 1989; 422 §1, 1984; Ord. 271 §1, 1977;
Ord. 260 §1, 1977; Ord. 257 §1, 1977)
10.08.030 Placement provided by resolution.
The Douglas County
board of commissioners directs that from and after the enactment of the ordinance
codified in this section, the board may, by resolution, determine and direct
that certain traffic control devices be placed and maintained in order to
regulate traffic and to provide for the safe and expeditious movement of traffic.
(Ord. 428 §1, 1984)
PARKING
Sections:
10.12.010 Definitions.
10.12.020 Parking regulations.
10.12.030 Stopping, standing, or parking on public roads.
10.12.040 Penalties for violations or infractions.
10.12.050 Regulations for parking within the Town of Minden.
10.12.060 Stopping, standing and parking in Oliver Park General Improvement District.
A. Public road
means any way which is shown upon any plat, subdivision, addition, parcel
map or record of survey of any county, city, town or portion thereof, duly
filed in the office of the county recorder, and which is not specifically
designated therein as a private road or a nonpublic road or is reserved thereby
for public road purposes or which is described by words of similar import.
(Ord. 420 §1 (part), 1983)
10.12.020 Parking regulations.
As authorized by state law, the board of county commissioners determines and directs that the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles be prohibited or restricted at the locations hereinafter designated, and that appropriate traffic control devices indicating such prohibition or restriction be posted in conspicuous places:
A. Tillman Lane. Parking, stopping or standing of vehicles shall be prohibited at all times on the west side of Tillman Lane for the distance of one-half mile starting at a point three-quarters of a mile from Dresslerville Road.
B. Toler Avenue. Parking, stopping or standing of vehicles shall be prohibited at all times on the north side of Toler Avenue between Toiyabe Avenue and Elges Avenue except vehicles engaged in agricultural activity.
C. Elges Lane. Parking,
stopping or standing of vehicles shall be prohibited at all times on the east
side of Elges Lane from Toler Avenue to Highway 395, except vehicles engaged
in agricultural activity. (Ord. 420 §1(part), 1983)
10.12.030 Stopping, standing, or parking on public roads.
A. As authorized by state law, the board of county commissioners determines and directs that the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles be prohibited, except in cases of emergency, on any portion of any public road within Douglas County, Nevada, which interferes with the safe and effective removal of snow from any public road or the free movement of vehicular traffic on any public road. Appropriate traffic control devices indicating the prohibitions shall be posted in conspicuous places.
B. In the event a public road is located within a general improvement district formed under the auspices of chapter 318 of NRS, the general improvement district shall be responsible for posting, in conspicuous places, appropriate traffic control devices indicating this prohibition.
C. Within areas designated or zoned as commercial, or residential districts by the board of commissioners, it is unlawful for the owner or driver of a vehicle or trailer, which is rated by the manufacturer’s nominal rating in excess of eight thousand unloaded pounds or which exceeds twenty-four feet in length to stand or park the vehicle or trailer at any time upon any public street, highway, or alley except for purposes of loading and unloading passengers, materials or merchandise. In the case of recreational vehicles, section 20.660.150(c) regulates the parking of recreational vehicles and this section shall not be construed as abrogating section 20.660.150(c).
D. Except as otherwise
provided for in section 20.660.150(c) it is unlawful for the owner or agent
of the owner of any trailer or semitrailer, which is not attached to a tractor
or other motor vehicle, to cause or allow it to be parked on a public street,
highway or alley. (Ord. 937, 2000; Ord. 455 §1, 1986; Ord. 420 §1(part),
1983)
10.12.040 Penalties for violations or infractions.
A. Any vehicle which violates the provisions of chapter 10.12 may be towed and the owner or any other person responsible for the care, custody and control of said vehicle shall be responsible for the towing expenses incurred in any such removal.
B. Any owner or other
person responsible for the care, custody and control of a vehicle convicted
of violating the provisions of chapter 10.12 is guilty of an infraction and
shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred fifty-five dollars.
(Ord. 645 §28, 1994; Ord. 420 §1(part), 1983)
10.12.050 Regulations for parking within the Town of Minden.
A. As authorized by state law, the County of Douglas in behalf of the Town of Minden, adopts this ordinance concerning stopping, standing or parking on public roads. This ordinance adopts and makes a part hereof by this reference the provisions of NRS sections 484.395 to 484.443, and directs that the same be enforced within the Town of Minden. This ordinance also adopts the provisions of section 10.12.030, and directs that the same be enforced within the Town of Minden.
B. In the interests of safety and the free flow of traffic, the following streets are designated as no-parking zones:
1. All areas already marked by red painted curbing or no-parking signs as of the effective date of this ordinance. Those areas consist of Tenth Street between Esmeralda Street and Highway 395.
2. Such other areas as the town board may designate after a hearing held upon the request of any interested person. Such requests must be submitted to the town board at least (10) ten days before any regular meeting of the board.
C. Upon the written request of any town resident and subsequent approval by the town board, one parking space per residence may be reserved on a street for resident-only parking. Such request must be submitted to the town board at least ten (10) days before any regular meeting of the board.
1. The town staff will conduct a preliminary study of the request to determine whether the owners of the property have met the following criteria:
a. That the residence is within one hundred (100) feet of a commercial establishment, office or public gathering place, or situated so as to be adversely affected by the operation of such a place or establishment; and
b. That the resident does not have space for at least two vehicles in off-street parking, or that the resident can show another compelling reason for the reservation of this additional space;
c. That the area otherwise meets the criteria for resident-only parking as provided in NRS or the Douglas County Code; or
d. That the area otherwise qualifies for such designation after a hearing held by the town board and after findings of fact have been made by the town board upon which the board has reasonably concluded that the area qualifies for such designation.
2. A report by the staff or its findings will be given at the town board meeting next following the day upon which the request was filed.
3. At the regular meeting following the regular meeting at which it first considers the report, the town board will hold a public hearing to receive testimony about the proposed reservation. The town board will then vote on the request and announce its decision immediately.
a. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at the hearing will reserve one resident-only parking space per address.
b. A request once denied may be resubmitted forthwith if compelling reasons exist which the town board did not consider. Otherwise, a request once denied may not be considered again for at least one (1) year.
4. Disabled residents may receive special consideration by the town board to meet their unique needs. Such residents may be given permission to have a blue curb, handicap only, parking space by making written application to the town board which contains a description of their disability with sufficient detail for the town board to make an independent determination of the disability.
5. Costs of marking disabled or resident only parking space will be borne by the applicant. First emplacement fee shall be $75.00. Replacement fees shall be the actual cost of replacement.
6. The town board may revoke a designation of handicapped or resident only parking if circumstances have changed such that the residence no longer qualifies for the designation, or that the designation conflicts with safety and the free flow of traffic. A designation will be revoked only after notice and an opportunity is provided for all affected residents to be heard at a regular meeting of the Minden Town Board.
D. A list of the addresses designated from time to time for the reservation of one resident-only parking space per residence, those areas consist of 1626 Esmeralda, Minden.
E. Penalties for Violation.
1. Vehicles that violate this regulation may be towed. The owner or any other person responsible for the custody and control of the vehicle, is responsible for the towing expenses incurred in any such removal.
2. Any owner or any other person responsible for the care, custody and control of a vehicle convicted of violating the provisions of this regulation is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred fifty-five dollars.
F. This ordinance may be amended in the manner provided by law to amend ordinances of Douglas
County. (Ord. 645 §29, 1994; Ord. 554, 1992)
10.12.060
Stopping, standing and parking in Oliver Park General Improvement District.
A. A person must not:
1. Stop, stand or park a
truck, trailer, semi-trailer or delivery van on the streets of the Oliver
Park General Improvement District for any purpose or period of time other
than for the expeditious unloading and delivery or pick up and loading of
freight, goods or materials.
2. Stop, stand or park a
bus, taxicab or commercial passenger van on the streets of the Oliver Park
General Improvement District for any purpose or period of time except while
engaged in the expeditious unloading or loading of passengers.
3. Stop, stand or park recreational
equipment on the streets of the Oliver Park General Improvement District except
as permitted by section 20.660.150(C)(4) of this code.
B. Violations of this section are
subject to the penalties in section 10.12.040 of this code.
C. The Oliver Park General Improvement
District must post in conspicuous places, appropriate signs indicating this
prohibition. (Ord. 1142, 2005)
DRIVER'S
LICENSES
It is unlawful
for any person to drive a motor vehicle upon a public street or highway without
being the holder of a valid driver's license. (Ord. 649, 1994)
It is unlawful for
any person to drive a motor vehicle on a highway or premises to which the
public has access at a time when his driver's license has been canceled, revoked
or suspended. (Ord. 649, 1994)
B. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if the license was suspended, revoked or restricted because of a violation of NRS 484.379, 484.3795 or the violation of the law of any other jurisdiction which prohibits the same or similar conduct, the punishment must not be less than 30 days in the Douglas County Jail and a fine of not less than $500. No person who is punished under this subsection may be granted probation and no sentence imposed may be suspended. No prosecutor may dismiss a charge of such a violation in exchange for a plea of guilty or of nolo contendre to a lesser charge or for any other reason unless, in his judgment the charge is not supported by probable cause or cannot be proved at trial. The provisions of this subsection do not apply if the period of revocation has expired but the person has not reinstated his license.
C. Jail sentences
simultaneously imposed under this section and for driving or being in actual
physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or a controlled substance must run consecutively. (Ord. 649, 1994)
SPEED
Sections:
10.16.010 Speed contests.
10.16.020 Park and school zone speed limits.
10.16.030 Restricted speed limits and zones.
10.16.040 Restricted speed limits and zones in general improvement districts.
10.16.050 Restricted speed limits
and
zones in unincorporated towns.
A. No person shall engage in any motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed on a highway and no person shall aid or abet in any such motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed upon any highway.
B. No person
shall for the purpose of facilitating or aiding or as an incident to any motor
vehicle speed contest or exhibition upon a highway in any manner obstruct
or place any barricade or obstruction or assist or participate in placing
any such barricade or obstruction upon any highway. (Ord. 225 (part), 1974)
10.16.020 Park and school zone speed limits.
No person shall
operate a vehicle on any highway or alley in excess of twenty-five miles per
hour when passing any public park or a school building or the grounds thereof
during school recess periods or while children are going to or leaving or
playing about said school. (Ord. 225 (part), 1974)
10.16.030 Restricted speed limits and zones.
As authorized by state law, the board of county commissioners establishes vehicle speed limits and zones as set forth below in this section, except for park and school zones, and directs the posting of such speed limits and zones by the director of community development or his delegate in order to provide for the safety of persons and property:
A. Fifty-five mile per hour speed limit and zones. The posted speed limit on the following highways or portions thereof, shall be fifty-five miles per hour;
1. Centerville Lane - from Highway 88 to Foothill Road.
B. Forty-five mile per hour speed limit and zones. The posted speed limit on the following highways, or portions thereof, shall be forty-five miles per hour;
1. Johnson Lane - from U.S. Highway 395 to the intersection with Vicki Lane;
2. Jacks Valley Road - from U.S. Highway 395 to the town limits of Genoa;
3. Dump Road - from intersection of Pine Nut Road to landfill; and
4. Mottsville Lane - from Highway 88 to Foothill Road.
C. Thirty-five mile per hour speed limit and zones. The posted speed limit on the following highways, or portions thereof, shall be thirty-five miles per hour:
1. Dresslerville Road - from Highway 56 for a distance of two miles;
2. Jacks Valley Road - from Highway 395 to Cherokee Lane, and from a point starting at one and one-tenths of a mile;
3. Kingsbury Grade - from Highway 50 to a point one-fourth miles east of the summit;
4. Pine Nut Road - from the intersection of Highway 395 to the end of Pine Nut Road; and
5. Vicki Lane east on Johnson Lane to Nye Drive.
D. Twenty-five mile per hour speed limit and zones. The posted speed limit on the following highways, or portions thereof, shall be twenty-five miles per hour:
1. All streets of Dresslerville;
2. County Road - from 10th Street to Highway 395;
3. Dresslerville Road - entire length through Dresslerville;
4. East Waterloo Lane - entire length;
5. Jacks Valley Road - from Genoa Lane to Centenial Way;
6. Tillman Lane - entire length;
7. Toler Avenue - from Highway 395 east for a distance of one mile;
8. All streets within the Johnson Lane area easterly and north of the Johnson Lane/Vicki Lane intersection;
9. All streets within the Tiera Linda Subdivision; and
10. Elges Lane - entire length.
E. Fifteen mile per hour speed limit and zones. The posted speed limit on the following highways, or portions thereof, shall be fifteen miles per hour:
1. Warrior Way - entire
length. (Ord. 936, 2000; Ord. 460, 1986; Ord. 341 §1, 1980; Ord. 290 §1,
1978; Ord. 264 §2, 1977; Ord. 255 (part), 1974)
10.16.040 Restricted speed limits and zones in general improvement districts.
As authorized by state law, the board of county commissioners establishes vehicle speed limits and zones within the general improvement districts as set forth below in this section, except for park and school zones, and directs the posting of such speed limits and zones by said districts in order to provide for the safety of persons and property therein:
A. Marla Bay General Improvement District. All highways speed limit. The posted speed limit on all highways, or portions thereof, within this general improvement district shall be twenty miles per hour.
B. Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District. All highways speed limit. The posted speed limit on all highways, or portions thereof, within this general improvement district shall be twenty-five miles per hour.
C. Round Hill General Improvement District. All highways speed limit. The posted speed limit on all highways, or portions thereof, within this general improvement district shall be twenty-five miles per hour.
D. Cave Rock Estates General Improvement District. All highways speed limit. The posted speed limit shall be twenty-five miles per hour.
E. Topaz Lake Subdivision. All highways speed limit. The posted speed limit shall be fifteen miles per hour except on the county road to the park.
F. Sheridan Acres Subdivision. All highways speed limit. The posted speed limit shall be twenty-five miles per hour.
G. Ponderosa Park Subdivision. All highways speed limit. The posted speed limit shall be fifteen miles per hour.
H. Kingsbury General Improvement District. On all streets within the Kingsbury General Improvement District, except Quaking Aspen Lane, the posted speed limit shall be twenty-five miles per hour. On Quaking Aspen Lane, the entire length, the posted speed limit shall be fifteen miles per hour.
I. Topaz Ranch
Estates General Improvement District. All highways speed limit. The posted
speed limit on all highways, or portions thereof, within this general improvement
district shall be twenty-five miles per hour. (Ord. 661, 1994; Ord. 475
§1, 1987; Ord. 276 §1, 1977; Ord. 260 §3, 1977; Ord. 257 §3, 1977)
10.16.050 Restricted speed limits and zones in unincorporated towns.
As authorized by state law, the board of county commissioners or the town board establishes vehicle speed limits and zones within the unincorporated towns as set forth below in this section, except for park and school zones, and directs the posting of such speed limits and zones by said unincorporated towns in order to provide for the safety of persons and property therein.
The board of county commissioners therefore establishes the following speed restrictions for all streets and alleys within the unincorporated towns within the county of Douglas:
A. The town of
Minden. All highways speed limit. Except as otherwise posted by the state
of Nevada or by the county of Douglas, the posted speed limit on all highways,
or portions thereof, and all alleys within this town shall be twenty five
miles per hour. (Ord. 869, 1999)
VEHICLE INSURANCE
Sections:
10.18.010 Unlawful acts.
10.18.020 Penalty.
10.18.030 Limitations.
A. The owner of a motor vehicle must not:
1. Operate the motor vehicle, if it is registered or required to be registered in Nevada, without having security for payment of liability arising from maintenance or use of the vehicle as required by NRS 485.185.
2. Operate or knowingly permit the operation of the motor vehicle without having evidence of current insurance of the operator or the vehicle in the vehicle.
3. Fail or refuse to surrender, upon demand, to a peace officer, proof of security.
4. Knowingly permit the operation of the motor vehicle in violation of subsection 3 of NRS 485.186.
B. A person shall not operate the motor vehicle of another unless:
1. He first ensures that the required evidence of current proof of financial responsibility is present in the motor vehicle; or
2. He has his own proof
of financial responsibility which covers him as the operator of the motor
vehicles. (Ord. 648, 1994)
Except as otherwise
provided, any person who violates this chapter must be punished by a fine
of not less than $600 nor more than $1,000 for each violation. The fine must
be reduced to $100 for the first violation if the required proof of financial
responsibility is obtained not later than 30 days after the fine is imposed.
(Ord. 648, 1994)
1. Must not fine a person for a violation of this chapter if he presents evidence to the court that the proof of financial responsibility required by NRS 485.185 was in effect at the time demand was made for it.
2. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (1), may impose a fine of $1,000 for a violation of this chapter, and suspend the fine on the condition that the person presents proof to the court each month for 12 months that the security required by NRS 485.185 is currently in effect.
B. The provisions
of section 10.18.010 (A) (2) and (3) do not apply if the motor vehicle in
question displays a valid permit issued by the department pursuant to NRS
chapter 482 authorizing the movement or operation of that vehicle within the
state for a limited time. (Ord. 648, 1994)
Sections:
A. Any person who operated, or any owner who knowingly permits the operation of any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer upon a highway, which is not registered or which does not have attached thereto and displayed thereon the number of plate or plates assigned thereto by the department for the current period of registration or calendar year, subject to the exemptions allowed in NRS chapter 482, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. It is a misdemeanor
to display, cause or permit to be displayed or to have possession of a certificate
of registration, license plate, certificate of ownership or other document
of title knowing it to be fictitious or to have been canceled, suspended or
revoked or altered. (Ord. 646, 1994)
RECREATIONAL
TRAILS
Sections:
10.24.010 Recreation trail defined.
10.24.020 Operation of a motorized vehicle on a recreation trail unlawful.
10.24.010 Recreation trail defined.
For purposes
of this chapter, "recreation trail" means any area, path,
trail, or easement set aside for bicycling, walking, hiking, jogging or horseback
riding. "Recreation trail" includes any area, path, trail or easement
described by deed or designated on any recorded map (whether accepted for
dedication or not); described by the board of county commissioners in any
minute order or resolution or ordinance; or described by development agreement;
and which has been posted with signs that read substantially as follows:
"Recreation trail, use of motorized vehicle prohibited." The signs
shall be posted at each point which allows entry onto the recreation trail.
(Ord. 626, 1994; Ord. 461 §1(part), 1986)
10.24.020 Operation of a motorized vehicle on a recreation trail unlawful.
It is unlawful
for any person to operate or drive any motorized vehicle on a recreation trail
in Douglas County. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 626, 1994; Ord. 461 §1(part), 1986)
MOTORCYCLES
Sections:
10.28.010 Moped defined.
10.28.020 Motorcycle defined.
10.28.030 Muffler defined.
10.28.040 Trimobile defined.
10.28.050 Restrictions on the operation of mopeds, motorcycles and trimobiles.
10.28.060 Penalties.
As defined in this chapter, moped means a vehicle which looks and handles essentially like a bicycle and is propelled by a small engine which produces not more than 2 gross brake horsepower and which has a displacement of not more than 50 cubic centimeters, and:
A. Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground but is not a tractor; and
B. Is capable
of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface with
not more than 1 percent grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.
(Ord. 548,1991)
As used in this
chapter, motorcycle means every motor vehicle equipped with a saddle
or seat for the use of the driver and designed to travel on not more than
three wheels in contact with the ground, including a power cycle but excluding
a tractor and a moped. (Ord. 548, 1991)
As used in this
chapter muffler means a device consisting of a series of chambers or
baffle plates, or other mechanical design, for the purpose of receiving exhaust
gas from an internal combustion engine, and is effective in reducing noise,
but does not include such a device equipped with an apparatus which permits
the exhaust gas to be discharged directly into the air without passing through
such device. (Ord. 548, 1991)
As used in this
chapter, trimobile means every motor vehicle designed to travel with
three wheels in contact with the ground, two of which are power driven.
(Ord. 548, 1991)
10.28.050 Restriction on the operation of mopeds, motorcycles and trimobiles.
A. It is unlawful for any person to drive a moped, motorcycle or trimobile not equipped with an effective and operating muffler:
1. Within five hundred feet of any residence owned or occupied by another; or
2. More than five hundred feet from any residence owned or occupied by another where the operation of such moped, motorcycle or trimobile disturb the peace; or
3. On any highway.
B. It is unlawful for any parent, guardian, or other person having charge, care, custody or control of any person under the age of eighteen years to permit such person to be in violation of subsection A of this section after notice. Notice shall be given to the parent, guardian, or other person having care, custody or control of the person by personal service, and shall refer to this section, giving specific dates and times of violations and shall inform the parent, guardian, or other person having the charge, care, custody or control of any person under the age of eighteen years that continued violation by their child or ward shall subject them to criminal prosecution.
C. It is unlawful for
any person to drive any moped, motorcycle or trimobile so as to disturb the
peace and quiet of any neighborhood. (Ord. 548, 1991)
Any person violating
a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 548, 1991)