Nevada § 484B.135 - Double penalty for certain traffic violations committed in pedestrian safety zones; exception in certain pedestrian safety zones

§ 484B.135. Double penalty for certain traffic violations committed in pedestrian safety zones; exception in certain pedestrian safety zones

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 4, a person who is found to have

committed a violation of a speed limit, or convicted of or found to have committed

a violation of NRS 484B.150 , 484B.163 , 484B.165 , 484B.200 to 484B.217 , inclusive, 484B.223 , 484B.227 , 484B.280 , 484B.283 , 484B.300 , 484B.303 , 484B.307 , 484B.317 , 484B.320 , 484B.327 , 484B.403 , 484B.600 , 484B.603 , 484B.650 , 484B.653 , 484B.657 , 484C.110 or 484C.120 , that occurred in an area designated as a pedestrian safety zone may: (a) If the violation is a criminal offense, be punished by imprisonment or by a fine,

or both, for a term or an amount equal to and in addition to the term of imprisonment

or amount of the fine, or both, that the court imposes for the primary offense. (b) If the violation is a civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705 , inclusive, be punished by a civil penalty in an amount equal to and in addition

to the civil penalty that the court imposes for the primary infraction. Any term of imprisonment imposed pursuant to this subsection runs consecutively with

the sentence prescribed by the court for the crime. This subsection does not create a separate offense or civil infraction but provides

an additional penalty for the primary offense or civil infraction, whose imposition

is discretionary with the court and contingent upon the finding of the prescribed

fact. 2. If a violation described in subsection 1 is: (a) A criminal offense, the additional penalty imposed pursuant to subsection 1 must

not exceed a total of $1,000, 6 months of imprisonment or 120 hours of community service. (b) A civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705 , inclusive, the additional penalty imposed pursuant to subsection 1 must not exceed

a total of $250. 3. A governmental entity that designates a pedestrian safety zone shall cause to be

erected: (a) A sign located before the beginning of the pedestrian safety zone which provides

notice that higher fines and civil penalties may apply in pedestrian safety zones; (b) A sign to mark the beginning of the pedestrian safety zone; and (c) A sign to mark the end of the pedestrian safety zone. 4. A person who would otherwise be subject to an additional penalty pursuant to this

section is not subject to such an additional penalty if, with respect to the pedestrian

safety zone in which the violation occurred: (a) A sign is not erected before the beginning of the pedestrian safety zone as required

by paragraph (a) of subsection 3 to provide notice that higher fines and civil penalties

may apply in pedestrian safety zones; or (b) Signs are not erected as required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection 3 to

mark the beginning and end of the pedestrian safety zone. 5. The governing body of a local government or the Department of Transportation may

designate a pedestrian safety zone on a highway if the governing body or the Department

of Transportation: (a) Makes findings as to the necessity and appropriateness of a pedestrian safety

zone, including, without limitation, any circumstances on or near a highway which

make an area of the highway dangerous for pedestrians; and (b) Complies with the requirements of subsection 3 and NRS 484A.430 and 484A.440 .