Nevada § 483.230 - Licensing of drivers required; vehicle being towed; possession of more than one license prohibited
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 483.230 — Licensing of drivers required; vehicle being towed; possession of more than one license prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 483.230. Licensing of drivers required; vehicle being towed; possession of more than one license prohibited
1. Except persons expressly exempted in NRS 483.010 to 483.630 , inclusive, a person shall not drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State
unless such person has a valid license as a driver under the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630 , inclusive, for the type or class of vehicle being driven. 2. Any person licensed as a driver under the provisions of NRS 483.010 to 483.630 , inclusive, may exercise the privilege thereby granted upon all streets and highways
of this State and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise such
privilege by any county, municipal or local board or body having authority to adopt
local police regulations. 3. Except persons expressly exempted in NRS 483.010 to 483.630 , inclusive, a person shall not steer or exercise any degree of physical control of
a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle upon a highway unless such person has a license
to drive the type or class of vehicle being towed. 4. A person shall not receive a driver's license until the person surrenders to the
Department all valid licenses in his or her possession issued to the person by this
or any other jurisdiction. Surrendered licenses issued by another jurisdiction shall be returned by the Department
to such jurisdiction. A person shall not have more than one valid driver's license.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 483.230
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 483.230 cover?
Section 483.230 ("Licensing of drivers required; vehicle being towed; possession of more than one license prohibited") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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