Get To Know The Nevada Teen Driving Laws

After making your way through the driver license process, you have finally obtained your Nevada drivers license. While it is an exciting time, most states do instill some kind of driving laws and restrictions for teen drivers. Nevada does take part in a graduated license system, so they impose driving restrictions on new drivers. Find out the Nevada teen driving laws below!

Driving Laws for New Drivers in Nevada

From curfews and zero tolerance laws to passenger restrictions, there are different driving laws in place for new drivers in Nevada. We break them down for you right here, as stated by the Nevada DMV!

Statewide Driving Curfew

In Nevada, drivers under 18 may not drive between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless they are traveling to or from a scheduled event, such as school events or work. Law enforcement may ask for satisfactory evidence of the event, if you are pulled over. This is for all drivers under the age of 18 and stays in effect until you turn 18.

Local Curfews

While the state of Nevada has a curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., there are other local curfews you should be familiar with:

• Las Vegas Strip and Downtown - 9 p.m., unless accompanied by an adult
• Elsewhere in Las Vegas - 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday
• Reno Downtown Gaming District - 9 p.m., unless accompanied by an adult
• Elsewhere in Reno - Midnight all weekdays
• Other Nevada Cities - Curfews vary, so call the local police department to verify.

Passenger Restrictions

For the first six months after your license is issued, you are not allowed to transport any passenger under the age of 18, except for immediate family members. There are penalties in place for violations, which include extending the restriction for six months or more and fines for repeated violations.

Seatbelts

For teen drivers with a Minor Driver's License in Nevada, there are rules when it applies to seatbelt use. Everyone in the vehicle must wear a seatbelt at all times.

Other Restrictions

Some other driving restrictions facing new drivers in Nevada:

• Nevada has a .02 blood alcohol limit for drivers under 21.
• Drivers can also be arrested for any detectable amount of a controlled or prohibited substance.
• Minor driver licenses can be suspended for any of the same reasons as adult licenses and also for non-driving alcohol/drug convictions, firearms violations or habitual truancy. See License Suspensions here.

Nevada Driving Laws Apply To Teens

While there are specific laws and restrictions teen drivers in Nevada must follow, keep in mind that all of the rules of the road apply to teen drivers. Any teen drivers who do not follow traffic laws find themselves subject to the same fines, license points, and criminal penalties that apply to adult drivers. All teens must be careful to understand and follow traffic laws to avoid license sanctions, and most importantly, stay safe on the roads.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our friendly support staff. If you want to start your driver's training journey with Coastline Academy, make sure to sign up for Drivers Ed and book your driving lesson today.