Nevada § 484A.740 - Arrest of nonresident
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 484A.740 — Arrest of nonresident, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484A.740. Arrest of nonresident
1. All of the provisions of chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS apply both to
residents and nonresidents of this State, except the special provisions in this section,
which shall govern in respect to nonresidents. 2. A peace officer at the scene of a traffic crash may arrest without a warrant any
driver of a vehicle who is a nonresident of this State and who is involved in the
crash when, based upon personal investigation, the peace officer has reasonable cause
for believing that the person has committed any offense under the provisions of chapters
484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS in connection with the crash, and if the peace officer
has reasonable cause for believing that the person will disregard a written promise
to appear in court. 3. Whenever any person is arrested under the provisions of this section, the person
shall be taken without unnecessary delay before the proper magistrate, as specified
in NRS 484A.750 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 484A.740 cover?
Section 484A.740 ("Arrest of nonresident") 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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